We have this every year...'let the kids in for nowt'...

as I read this bit I was physically aging twenty years heaven forbid.

Thought so!

It's a good idea IMO I would usually go for the early bird but think I may go for the monthly payment option, the club get more money that way as well!

[i"Following the dramatic climax to 2011 Co-operative Championship season, Leigh Centurions Chairman Arthur Thomas has once again called for the support of everyone in Leigh if they want professional rugby league in the town to continue." [/i

First of all let me state that this is an excellent offer. Just a couple of points though Championship season.' Is this a prophecy, or have I hibernated through a full close season, and new season too?!

Very Important Pupils

From the Clubs posting

1.We need average crowds of 2500
Our average totalled 2309 this year so when the club asks fans to bring along a friend or offers incentives like reductions on general admission prices, through season ticket sales you can see why even one more spectator can make a difference and that we are not so far away in ticking another Super League box


If Leigh had not played those early Thursday matches for sky and red button only viewers and played the games on a Sunday would the average attendance been over 2500?

Great initiative, well done to all concerned in putting these figures together.

Hopefully we should see more signing up for a s/t at these prices.

This offers that good, I might be better off buying a season ticket even if I can't make al the games due to work.

Where did our average crowd of 2300 come from anyway. I don't remember many crowds above that figure but I remember most well below that figure.

It must have taken into account all the dog walkers and swans on Penny Flash

I was going to do the very same thing Jonny . I work 2 weekends then get one off but I will be investing in my first S/T this year so well done Leigh.

It is correct if you include the friendlies against Wire and that Pie team who we beat.

Our crowds went down in the second half of the season and our lowest was against Keighley because of the England West Germany game.

Brilliant Frank. I see not much changed for you in 1989!

Really good offer this and I applaud the club for their forward thinking. I had season tickets for both myself and my 6 year old this year but cant make Friday evenings due to travel, bedtime etc I couldn't make many of the Thursday night games this year but wouldn't really mind missing the odd game if season ticket prices are this well priced. Does anybody know if the club has made a decision on days for next years home games as there would be no point in me getting them if our games were on Friday evenings?

is there any reason they shouldnt be?

Must admit I'm firmly in the let them in for nothing corner if accompanied by a adult brigade .
However if it was 10pounds last year i'd have given it another go for another few seasons to really see if it works (give it 5 years at the LSV maybe with a gradual increase).
Lets be honest Leigh arn't going to make much on this as the profit margin from Child gate receipts isn't likely to be high.
The amount of money generated by having a child support Leigh is however high for the club and its partners (cost me a additional programme , 2 drinks, a hotdog , a Scarf and now a Leigh top off 'Father Christmas' from 1 visit to the LSV to watch Leigh).
The benefits outweigh the minimal costs for the club and game as a whole.
Looking around the LSV its a ageing crowd, and yes I here what you say about kids running riot but accompanied by a adult should stop it.

The adult ST offer is a fantastic one and I don't wish this to distract from it, but I just hope the club use a effective price structure for children that pay on the day and maybe keep that right down so we can attract new young fans along with maybe doing something with a pay on the day family matchday ticket targetted at the 2+1 2+2 family, maybe that might be worth a serious look.

There will hopefully be other exciting initiative announced in the coming week that you could all play a part in.

I seem to rememer good crowds against Widnes, Fax and Fev. Remember we only play 9 home league games!!