My background is in betting, so let's talk you through it that way.

I'd probably have Leigh at 4-6, Fev at 11-8 this weekend on the assumption that Fev are going to have 2 or 3 at least missing and maybe more, and Ford has only played half an hour for the club (plus one or two other minor factors which I won't go into here)

Clearly, I'd have the odds closer if we meet in October and I had to price up that game right now, because at this stage we don't know what the injury/suspension situation would be. Also, Ford having had time to establish himself at half back and McDermott's play-off record are other factors that would have an influence on my assessment. So maybe I'd go 10-11 each of two for that (theoretical) game based on what we know now.

So if I'd price Fev up at 5-4 for Saturday, but 10-11 if we met in October, that's literal betting speak for my comment.

Thanks for your reply PH but, that really is just a presumptuous analogy. Like we've both said, anything could happen in the next 4 months but, If your post is now in betting terms, I'll keep my money in my pocket.

Go to Skybet and get 10/11 on Leigh to win on Saturday or 8/11 with 1 and a half points start!!

Nope, even if I could get a bet on with Skybet I wouldn't be betting against my own team, not even as a hedge.

For that Phantom, even as an opposition fan, you are to be applauded. Rule O in the T&Cs on the late and unlamented Bongser prediction league forbade the administrator from betting against Leigh.

Your correspondent is shying away from the SuperLeigh Predictor until he sees the match day 17s. He will then predict a Leigh win but just how bullish remains to be seen.

Would love to wish you good luck but, big-hearted as Bongser is, the sentiment would be insincere. So, eerrm, Hard Luck!

Dave, I've messaged you about Charlie. Not sure if it's actually been sent, he did reply to me.

Leigh will win.
End of thread !

(Well at least I think they will, but I’m not a smart man)

Thanks Budgie,

I got it and got hold of Charlie, hope your well mate

I passed an AB Sundeck lorry today on the 580, the back of the vehicle was emblazoned with the following;
1895 Cup Final
AB Sundecks
28th May 2022
“The Road to Wembley”

Really? You’d have thought the main sponsor would know where the final was being played?? I hope the Leigh team turn up at the right venue, even though the sponsors don’t seem to have a clue.

Aww bless,does it really matter and I'm fairly sure that the sponsor knows full well where the event is taking place. Are you another Dallas Mead berk?

Why put a different location though? It just seems stupid and un professional.

Almost as unprofessional as spelling unprofessional 'un professional'

Finger caught the space bar Don and I couldn't be d to edit it. The crowds are going to be dire enough as it is for the two games without folk being steered to a different venue

Probably left over from last one at Wembley + just changed the date