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| WE need to fill the £150k pa hole it costs, and I believe we will do it easily if done correctly.
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| Oh f**K!!! Just as we start to build momentum both on the field and increased gates he pulls the plug.
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| Quote: THECherry&Whites "Oh f**K!!! Just as we start to build momentum both on the field and increased gates he pulls the plug.
Maybe he's 'pulled the plug' as you put it, or maybe simply retired, because the momentum that's been built, is leading to better times, or has attracted 'interested parties'?
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22/03/2013
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| Quote: Alan "Maybe he's 'pulled the plug' as you put it, or maybe simply retired, because the momentum that's been built, is leading to better times, or has attracted 'interested parties'?'"
Please let this be right.
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| One thing about Arthur hes a top bloke always very approachable and loves Rugby League
he will be missed and i hope to god that we have someone lined up has good has Arthur ....
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| Quote: j.c "Please let this be right.'"
..but if its not, it won't be too long before the wolves come knocking and i don't mean the warrington ones
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| A shock announcement that sets alrm bells ringing.
Usually a chairmen goes with some kind of notice (ie 'At the end of the season I'll be leaving' or 'xyz will be taking over control of the club from next month' etc, etc).
To just leave is worrying and the Press release doesn't give much away (other than we are in a good shape).
That natural hope is that we have people in the wings waiting to take over and AT feels the time is right to hand over (or he has had enough of top level involvement - as fans we feel injustices with whats happening in RL, Imagine how you would feel if you was paying as much as AT has been to keep the club going whilst witnessing some strange decisions in RL).
I'd say information is needed from the club tomorrow (positive or negative) before this effects the new found optimism in the team and in the (increasing) support.
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| History has shown us that EVERY TIME this club seems to be heading in the right direction, it inevitably goes pear shaped and the fans are left broken hearted. I wouldn't be surprised if Millward is gone by the end of the week.
I would like to thank Arthur for his efforts, but I'm still gutted and have a sinking feeling.
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| Guess it's sink or swim for us now! From AT's point of view what better time to step down...playing very well on the pitch and publicity is at a premium and good publicity at that! Good things are being said on tv about us for once almost weekly! So hopefully someone will see something worth putting their money into! Fingers crossed!!
Many thanks AT!!!
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| The break even figure at Hilton Park was around 2,800 , at the LSV it is closer to 4,000 , do the Maths
We needed a Hull FC / KC stadium , Warrington / HJ stadium type upsurge in attendances , it didn't/ we didn't make it , happen
The answer ? Simple , another 1,500 fans turning up on Sunday , and every home match after that
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| The club have to give more information asap.Already ive been hearing the pub intelligencia predicting the downfall of our great club.Theymusnt let the excellent work by arthur thomas,ian millward and the players go to waste.Information please...and quickly
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| strange timing, very strange indeed.
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| Quote: L3YTH "History has shown us that EVERY TIME this club seems to be heading in the right direction, it inevitably goes pear shaped and the fans are left broken hearted. I wouldn't be surprised if Millward is gone by the end of the week.
I would like to thank Arthur for his efforts, but I'm still gutted and have a sinking feeling.'"
i to think theres something coming off and it could possibly be basil going to salford.lets hope not,be great if basil stepped forward and said he was seeing us through the next year or two.would relieve some of the fears that are now growing.
have a great retirement arthur it is well deserved and us leigh fans will be forever grateful for what you have done for leigh centurions
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| The club needs a figure head.
Other than ill health i can't believe he has stepped aside without something/someone already being in place.
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| Hear that. It's the sound of the dreams of the loyal fans being flushed down the toilet. It's a effin shame that once again its all turned to sh 1t. If the club ends up in administration then it will be atleast 6 years before we can apply for Super League and who's going to want to invest in that,
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