Possibly, reffy. However, there is a great risk of taking a key play maker as D/C. Injuries to Fages/Lomax will have Richardson back at Saints in a flash. We need 'our own' players in key positions, for my money. I reckon the month long loan is to allow time to sort out something more permanent.

I get what you are saying Reffy but if this loan of Ryan shows he is the player we need AND he shows he is committed to our cause, then i would look to get him season long over a DC who can be called back at any time.
Again I belive he fits what we need right now and in a months time will be even more ready to fit what we will need going forward this season.
Lets not also ignore that he is somewhat stepping into the lions den (or eating humble pie if thats your view) in doing this. That shows me that he realises he has a point to prove and is willing to take it full on.
Good on him for that in my book.
We all have our various differing views for what ever reason but i think this could be a huge positive for our club at this point of the season.
Always look on the bright side of life !

Absolutely spot on VL.

Welcome back ryan , ignore the negative folk

The answer to everything.

Nice to see you back! Along with Monty. You must share something in common to both return at the same time.. Nice post to return with..

J

True - still not found that tree it is supposed to grow on!

Thank you very much

Let's hope it turns into a permanent deal. Welcome back, Ryan!! :O)

Made a big difference today in our performance today. Like you've never been away. Well played young man.

6 goals out of 7 attempts, a superb break to send Marsh in to give us the lead for the first time, and then a brilliant solo effort in the second half to seal the win. What a superb second debut!!

Thanks Ryan - what I would describe as a very influential yet humble performance.
I am absolutely sure it was fully appreciated by the Leigh following and equally by the Leigh Squad and coaching staff.
A great day out at Batley today and a very satisfying performance from an ever improving team with good contributions throughout the 17, despite the disruption due to injuries. Andy Thornley deserves a special mention today - a full shift in an unaccustomed position.
JD - with limited resources you are, without doubt, doing a great job and long may it continue.

Wasn't it Hood, who broke for Marsh's try?

I thought so. Credit to Ryan a good scoring game for him, overall a pretty good team performance. Just need to keep consistent now for the next few weeks.

Sheffield (h)
Widnes (Summer Bash)
Toulouse (a)
Fax (h)
Bradford (h)

Nowt easy..

I stand corrected, but he did put the final pass in for Higginsons first try to put us in front and is man of match in the League EXpress report.

Don't get me wrong, I thought he had a good game, especially considering what must have been a total lack of familiarity with our plays. Whenever he got possession, he injected pace into the game. He was well disappointed when he bust a gut to back up Thornley's (I think) first half break, only to see a wild pass thrown out wide to Higginson, instead of an inside ball to Ryan. It was great to see him back in a Leigh shirt - hopefully something can be sorted out in the way of a permanent deal.

As for him being MOM, I thought Josh Woods had a good game, especially considering his injury from Monday.

Incidentally, I see that Adam Swift, Danny Richardson, James Bentley and Matty Costello all played for Saints yesterday!

Pleased for Ryan and for our team. One of the toughest places to go and win.
Welcome back Ryan and im another that would love to see him stay

I think he did a decent job fitting in

And should fit in even better, when he becomes familiar with the squad, and our 'plays'.

plus Jack Ahworth & Aaron Smith !

Alan I’ve been saying for a while now we should bring Ryan back, he has the X factor we need ,and we need to get him for the season, forget all the negative rubbish said about him , he is still a a Leyther for me.
If we had McNally , Pownall, Swift, And Thorniley working with him , and him running onto Richos passes and kicks, it would be frightening, hopefully it will happen.

Ian,I'll keep this short,I've got a sore throat

. I agree, bringing back these players this season has been a good move by the club.

Thread's merged again. I'm not sure why people feel the need to start another thread when there's already one going on the very same topic.

She’s very strict isn’t she?!!

Heard you liked that, CL!