been in same chippy, and was to salfordlad is really a wigan fan.

I don't know if it's good or bad news. As he tweeted "my job is done" if his job was to steer Leigh Centurions to be the best club in the Championship both on and off the field, then yes it is done ( and a bloody brilliant job he made of it)
Thanks John, you and the rest of the BOM have worked miracles, hope this ride goes on.

Since coming on the Leigh BOD John has been appointed CEO of a Global Security company who's business interests have virtually doubled over the last 12 months, I met John again after a period of some 30+ years when he came on the BOD and together we spoke about a pay-per-view service that would enhance the Leigh Centurions brand that had always been a vision of mine that I never thought would be put into service. But with Johns great assistance and drive (and of course the support of the other team members) we have seen that part of the 'brand' grow until we now have over 500 active subscribers.
I have not spoken to John since his decision to depart us but am sure it is just because he can't devote enough time because of his own business commitments.
But on a personal note I thank him for what he has done in bringing our great club to another level, he will be a hard act to follow, good luck mate, who the heck am I going to myther now then

Starbug is not wrong in what he wrote.

The key to any successful consortium is that everyone continues to sing from the same hymn sheet and any differences of opinion (of which there will inevitably be over time) no matter how small are always resolved quickly and amicably.

I have no reason however to believe anything other than everyone at Leigh shares the same ambition, are pleased at where the club is at this moment in time and all focused on delivering Super League status.

It's unfortunate for us that John Roddy has had to step down, the board with him as chairman has obviously done a fantastic job saving he club and brining it from the brink of collapse to being ready for Super League. Following him on twitter he's obviously a very busy man and I'd hope it's simply that he can't find the time to carry on doing the work Leigh need him to do. Want to thank him, wish him all the best and hope to still see him round the LSV on matchdays.

The club statement tells us nothing!

I'm sorry but even though I'd like to believe John left because of his other commitments I don't think it's true. I didn't think it before and now after reading the club statement I'm certain it's for other reasons.

[iLeigh Centurions would like to thank John Roddy who has today resigned from his role as Chairman and Director.

The Club would like to take this opportunity of wishing John well in the future and thank him for his contributions on the Board. He was a very good figurehead, and earned respect from inside and outside the Leigh Club for his authoritative and dignified approach to the role as Chairman.[/i

Not very convincing is it? Where is the quote from one of the other directors thanking him for his service? Where is the quote from John himself telling us that his work commitments leave him unable to devote enough time to the club?

I don't believe it for a moment.

Mish brands Leigh BOM liars......that just about sums it up does it not Mish?

That statement looks like a fag packet job done in a rush, "He was a very good figurehead", wtf? There is no disappointment at his leaving, no sadness at his leaving, it is a 'thanks pal, bye bye" cold message.

Liars!! I don't think I've said that have I? How can they lie about something they haven't said?

It's a very brief statement to cover the departure of a major figure at the club. Still, it's miles better, grammatically, than Fev's statement, this week!

No idea why John has departed, but his replacement needs to be someone who will be as respected and professional as he has been. I wonder who it will be?

Rather comes across like that, doesn't it?

Let's be honest, not as though John's business commitments will have suddenly mushroomed such that he had to make an urgent decision to quit virtually on the spot, clearly without the club having the time to prepare a measured statement.

He seemed to be implying that he was no longer needed based on the win at Fev - this makes no sense, the journey has only just begun!

If it was work commitments then it is easy enough to say so.

Not sure why the club felt the need to rush out a statement that raises far more questions than it answers.

When folk have business's to run its difficult to approve the final statement quickly, this is the club officially informing its fans that's all.