Well as it says he's not coming to Leigh so I'm not particularly bothered. Take it as a compliment that they feel the need to mention us (again) when talking about their new signing.

Agreed, but whatever the exact reasons, it's clear a part-time deal suited him better than a full-time deal. There have been some talented players at Leigh over the past decade whose primary reason for coming to Leigh is that we offered the best part-time deal this side of the Pennines. Our local rivals were either in SL or have fallen from grace.

They'll even be promising the fan's never to lose another game next.

Personally , I think the side we are assembling for next season , will be more than able to cope with the demands of what will be needed , we already have a good squad , and its been stated another 3 signings are on the way , added to Greg Worthington , so im not to bothered about Sykes , if he has chosen Fev , it doesn't matter for me they will go backwards next year while we at Leigh will move forwards .

With Tom Armstrong and Greg Worthington in the centres we are looking very solid with Platt as back up ,as for 33 years old being to old ive a feeling we will be welcoming an older player at the End of November -Beginning of December .

My take on this is although I quite like Paul Sykes he has been a bit hit and miss over the years. If he does bring Fev some good wins then well done but I'm not sure he was the one for us. He is too straight laced and if I was to bring in a season half back I would want one with a bit more flare than Paul.

Nobody has more Flares than the Salfordlad . .

Well seems a good bet to me. Will Leigh win 6 more games than Fev next season ?

Have to say Dave I think Leigh will' whatever I'd rather have the money whoever wins the bet.

See you next season at the George or Top House.

Ian my old friend , you know I always give my OWN opinions , as I see it Armstrong and Worthington will be our 1st choice centres next year , we will have injuries though and Platt will get his chance , along with others , we now have a Big Decent Squad , im not Knocking Platts ability , and agree he has played very well since his arrival at the LSV , but he can also play in other positions .Charlie knows .

My own view is that the starting centres should be Platt and Armstrong. Worthington needs to force his way into the team.

You could be right , I just think that after paying a Fee for Worthington ,Paul will give him first chance for the Centre spot and the number 3 Squad Shirt ,though Squad Shirts mean nowt .