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| anyone remember Ian Potter back int 80's ? Great Britain international Leyth Wigan Warrington i think .. he had no pace no go forward but his work ethic was second to none would tackle anything that moved ..first on team sheet for every club he played for , i rate JT in same mold every team needs that type of player ask most coaches i think they would agree
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| Pity his attacking game is limited, but a bigger pity that the rest of them can't defend like JT!
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| JT is a tackling machine and one of the very best. We`re a far better side with JT in than out IMO.
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| Quote: Stan Doff "anyone remember Ian Potter back int 80's ? Great Britain international Leyth Wigan Warrington i think .. he had no pace no go forward but his work ethic was second to none would tackle anything that moved ..first on team sheet for every club he played for , i rate JT in same mold every team needs that type of player ask most coaches i think they would agree'"
Must admit wasn't a fan of Ians, seemed to labour around the field (then again big tackles probably wern't as noticable then as they happened so frequently without all the high fives / back slapping etc).
JT seems more adaptable and definatly puts in the hits.
In terms of signings I'm sure Ian will have a few thoughts yet before this team is complete.
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icons077e_files/4864-863FALH-msnicons.jpg How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?:icons077e_files/4864-863FALH-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: JENKY "Must admit wasn't a fan of Ians, seemed to labour around the field (then again big tackles probably wern't as noticable then as they happened so frequently without all the high fives / back slapping etc).
JT seems more adaptable and definatly puts in the hits.
In terms of signings I'm sure Ian will have a few thoughts yet before this team is complete.'"
I remember when we signed him from Wire for a world record fee of £50k for a forward.He was a good player who played for GB a number of times, so can`t have been too bad.
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| Quote: Bartholemew Smythe "I remember when we signed him from Wire for a world record fee of £50k for a forward.He was a good player who played for GB a number of times, so can`t have been too bad.'"
Wasn't he a ex GB forward when we got him though ?
Not doubting how good he was for W$gan etc , just didn't impress for Leigh IMO (when you consider he was a big name player).
Didn't we sign another GB player in David Stephenson from Leeds around the same time /era......... l
Its actually only when you look back that even though we didn't have a class team how enjoyable RL was back then with all clubs having players with skill who could turn a game.
IMO one of the biggest failures since the games got rich on Murdochs Millions with more full time professionals than in its entire history is the lack of game breakers with a bit of pure skill.
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icons077e_files/4864-863FALH-msnicons.jpg How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?:icons077e_files/4864-863FALH-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: JENKY "Wasn't he a ex GB forward when we got him though ?
Not doubting how good he was for W$gan etc , just didn't impress for Leigh IMO (when you consider he was a big name player).
Didn't we sign another GB player in David Stephenson from Leeds around the same time /era.........
No he only made his GB debut in 85 v NZ as a pie player.........Don`t even mention David Stevenson.............
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| Ian potter was a class act.A key man in his first stint with us.
I remember Woody telling me how quick he was
Didnt we resign him with Brian Case after both had been integral to the pies success
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| You could put Ray Tabern in the same class as Ian Potter and JT, all grafters whos hard work is soon forgotten. My theory why JTs attacking game isn't as good as his deffence is because he hurts the opposition when he hits them and they want to do the same to him so they make the extra effort to get to him. I would have JT in my team and we will be a poorer team without him.
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| Says in the Journal that Govin is indeed having trials at Leigh
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| maybe if others shared the tackling more Jimmy could show more skill?
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24148_1315916334.jpg [quote="OFFTHECUFF":1xb0p6sn] Wish i could watch a team like Leigh. [/quote:1xb0p6sn]
[quote="Steve":1xb0p6sn] Dislike Leigh with a passion, but they are a million miles ahead of any other club in this league, a sad fact. [/quote:1xb0p6sn]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_24148.jpg |
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| Quote: BowlofLobby "How anyone can criticise JT is beyond me. Consistently one of the stand outs in our team. Yeah he doesn't add more attacking, but he more than makes up for the defensive frailties of others in the team. JT and Hilly have been the heart of our team for years and I for one hope that continues for a good while.'"
100% agree with that. Only thing I would add is that this season I think Goulden has also become part of the 'heart' of our team. If Taylor, Hill and Goulden could play 80 minutes we would be unstoppable in this league.
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| Anyone criticising Ian Potters first spell at Leigh either wasnt there or has a dimensia problem. Class.
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| Quote: stretton " just look at jimmy t he has made a living at Leigh for being a local lad lacks ability ball in hand, strength and pace but has a good tackle on him now and again.'"
JT has made a living out of being one of our most consistent and reliable players in recent years.
Quote: stretton "so everyone agrees all jimmy can do it tackle! fantastic,'"
He can’t do everything, often making three or four tackles in every set, gives our more attacking minded players a rest, and when we’ve ball in hand its his turn for a break.
Quote: stretton "hes had the same weaknesses since 2005! he hasnt improved much if any since then.'"
When JT first started to play, I raised a thread on here about his ‘suicide’ tackling technique, as he would often not only hurt his opponent but knock himself out, he’s improved his technique and now spends very little time sat in the stands.
Stretton we're all entitled to our opinion but I'm just glad you aren't Basil.
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