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.

It has been evident Derek has become more active publically in recent weeks, have the old guard pushed out the new?? Will there be further departures, lets wait and see. Andy has been suspiciously quiet last day or two.

Our Chairman has resigned - I now urge the club to issue a press statement declaring a 4 week media blackout. Please also suggest that our fans should butt out, mind their own business and let the board get on with whatever they feel like.

If the board feel that isn't going far enough, then it might be time to announce our ambitions to reach the top 4 of the NRL within the next six months.

If you could word the release in a manner that leaves in practically unintelligible, that would assist greatly.

That's how an ambitious, top club would do it

p.s. Good luck John, the club took a big step forward when you came on board.

Well the positivity surrounding the club didn't last long.