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| Very sad news and condolences to all his family and friends. Brian was one of the most memorable faces down at Hilton Park with his catchphrase being uttered by many. Leigh will be poorer this coming season for his loss in more ways than one.
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| Quote: Tipster Ste "Just seen this very sad news. Condolences to all Brians family at this very sad time.
Brian was a true Leigh legend.
I call on the club to rename the half time draw to ' The Brian Ward' half time draw.'"
Good call - I second that
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| This is terrible, terrible news. Used to like bumping into Brian in Asda and chewing the fat. I'm really sorry that although I saw Brian last Wednesday didn't get chance to speak to him. Will always remember the kids waiting for him with the half time draw tickets. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
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| Terrible news,you will be missed by all brian,R.I.P a true gentleman and leyther.
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| Like everyone, I'm so shocked and so saddened by this news.
And let's not forget his unsung involvement which helped to save the club in 1991 - Brian was very much at the forefront of that and it is thanks to his efforts then that we still have a club to support now. We all owe him a huge debt.
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| I am deeply saddened at this news. My wife and I were chatting to him last week, and it was obvious he was still heart-broken and missing his dear wife, who also passed away recently.
If only the rest of us could muster the passion Brian displayed for Leigh Centurions, what a thriving club we would have.
My deepest condolences to all the Ward family, and here's hoping you are now re-united with the missus Brian. Rest in peace.
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Pedro. Higherfold Cockey Pond. 1973.
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| Remember Brian and his family the day they moved in next door to us on higher folds. RIP Brian and my deepest condolences to the family.
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| Very sad news. One of the great characters at Hilton Park and was good to see him still selling the half-time draw tickets at the LSV. West Stand won't be the same.
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| R.I.P Brian.......very sad news and a huge loss.
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| Condolences to the Ward family, Brian was a true Leigh fan. Half times will never quite be the same again.
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| I don't often feel the need to post on forums but on this occasion I'd just like to say "God bless you Brian". A club legend!
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| Hopefully the club will be able to acknowledge Brian in some way (like others have mentioned in the thread) or playing one of our home pre season friendlys in his name with his relatives invited down as guests of the club.
However thats one for later, for now a terrible bit of news that will shock and sadden a lot of people associated with Leigh Centurions.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends , RIP Brian, a charactor that will be sadly missed.
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| Sad news indeed.
I first started watching Leigh as a 7 year old in the early 80's attending with My Dad. We used to enter the ground at the Westleigh end down by what later became the 'Bellybusters' Kiosk. Even at such an early age I can still picture Brian now stood on those steps faciing the turnstyles selling tickets and all due to his enthusiasm & passion to raise the maximum amount of money possible. He was quite definitely the first of many great characters I have had the pleasure to encounter watching Leigh in the many years since.
Condolences to all Brian's family and Friends. R.I.P Brian.
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| Very sad news and a great loss of a passionate Leyther....RIP Brian.
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| Still can't believe this ![Shocked icon_eek.gif](images/smilies//icon_eek.gif) very sad news.
R.I.P Brian.....
Deepest condolences to his family.
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