| FORUMS > Leigh Leopards > statue at wembley |
 |
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 5219 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2009 | 16 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
44700_1440358680.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_44700.jpg |
|
|
If you are looking for someone for the past and someone local then look no further than Gerry Helme.
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 115 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2009 | 15 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Nov 2012 | Sep 2011 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
: |
|
| Quote: Walt Mooney Fan Club "I like the idea, but Wagstaff would have already finished playing by the time the CC went to Wembley!!
How about this - reproduced as a life-size bronze?? 
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 1771 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2004 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| May 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
10842.jpg
:10842.jpg |
|
| Quote: Leyther_Matt "Like I said, could be age-related. My first memory of a Challenge Cup final was [ithat[/i Offiah try against Leeds, even us Leythers have to admit that was a real touch of class.'"
You obviously didn't see Tom Van Vollenhoven's effort against W@@an in 1962 then?  |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 1771 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2004 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| May 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
10842.jpg
:10842.jpg |
|
| Quote: FredParky "maybe it should be dedicated to Lancashire teams who have never lost when playing in a cup final at Wembley, I can think of one Offiah is perhaps the best winger in my opinion.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Board Member | 6047 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jun 2002 | 22 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Nov 2018 | Aug 2018 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
2205.gif
-------------------------------------
NOW PLAYING:
SPECIAL D - Come With Me
-------------------------------------:2205.gif |
|
| Quote: Leyther_Matt "Like I said, could be age-related. My first memory of a Challenge Cup final was [ithat[/i Offiah try against Leeds, even us Leythers have to admit that was a real touch of class.'"
Well I saw many Dessie specials so Offiahs efforts are not that special to me. Offiah could not tackle or pass. |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 5219 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2009 | 16 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
44700_1440358680.jpg
:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_44700.jpg |
|
|
Offiah's only asset was raw pace with an extra gear. He scored some eye catching tries but also let in plenty due to an acute fear of getting hurt.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 7339 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Jan 2007 | 18 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jan 2019 | Jul 2017 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
Second home the gym: |
|
|
Running with the ball in hand there was no one better than Offiah in my opinion of course.
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 5010 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Mar 2002 | 23 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
1392.gif
Mines a pint...
'Hi-Ho Silver Lining'
Headingley 05th October 2014.:1392.gif |
|
| Quote: ian c "Running with the ball in hand there was no one better than Offiah in my opinion of course.'"
Its a opinion shared here. |
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 1771 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2004 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| May 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
10842.jpg
:10842.jpg |
|
| I would much rather watch Dessie than either Boston or Offiah however, Boston and Offiah were more prolific try scorers! Dessie also never scored a try against Australia and, Leigh beat Keighley 92-2 in 1986 and Des didn't score a single try  A legend though all the same |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 653 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Aug 2008 | 16 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jun 2010 | Apr 2010 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
: |
|
| Quote: kirkhall "I would much rather watch Dessie than either Boston or Offiah however, Boston and Offiah were more prolific try scorers! Dessie also never scored a try against Australia and, Leigh beat Keighley 92-2 in 1986 and Des didn't score a single try ![]()
Offiah and Boston were both better than Dessie, they were in better teams but they made the team better also, Robinson was better than Dessie also, but thats just through my tinted specs.
Edwards did more than Murph at Wembley, remember him fracturing his cheekbone v Wire and went on rest of the game to play a blinder, also him and Offiah took London there. Londons pack was knackered and Edwards started taking drives in.
Edwards every day of the week for me but Lance Todd would be good as the MOM is named after him there seems apt.
|
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Chairman | 18137 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Feb 2002 | 23 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Oct 2012 | Sep 2012 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
1049_1260789652.jpg
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/leigheast/collections/72157628986226457/:jlq3k70u][b:jlq3k70u]Leigh Centurions 2012 match photos[/b:jlq3k70u][/url:jlq3k70u]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_1049.jpg |
|
| lets not forget Edwards was a grade A PRATT away from the pitch |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Player Coach | 7676 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Oct 2006 | 18 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Apr 2024 | Feb 2023 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
28343_1268949591.gif
" Time is but a flowing stream".
Pedro. Higherfold Cockey Pond. 1973.
You can shout for silence, but boots worn all day will always hum.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_28343.gif |
|
| Quote: pedro17 " but thats just through my tinted specs..'"
Don't forget the blinkers as well. |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 1771 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2004 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| May 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
10842.jpg
:10842.jpg |
|
| Talking of Boston,Offiah,Robinson and Drummond, its said you cant compare players from the past, anyone suggesting these guys wouldn't make the national team now?  |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| International Board Member | 17252 | No
Team
Selected |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2002 | 22 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| Jan 2015 | Jun 2014 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
3369.jpg
:3369.jpg |
|
| I can't believe I've seen a post that suggests Des Drummond was better than Martin Offiah.
Shaun Edwards or Ellery Hanley IMO. |
|
|
|
|
| Rank | Posts | Team |
| Club Coach | 1771 | |
| Joined | Service | Reputation |
| Nov 2004 | 20 years | |
| Online | Last Post | Last Page |
| May 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
| Milestone Posts |
|
| Milestone Years |
|
|
| Location |
|
| Signature |
10842.jpg
:10842.jpg |
|
| Quote: ABP' "I can't believe I've seen a post that suggests Des Drummond was better than Martin Offiah.
![]()
And why do you not amaze us? because he didn't play for W@@an! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
