Brian was one of the best ticket sellers I have ever seen. He worked his socks off to persuade fans to buy tickets he was selling. As a match day seller or an agent for the Pools scheme he was one of the best. Leigh R.L.possessed many outstanding pools agents but Brian, as I say was one of the very best.

I remember his wife passing -that was sad and Brian took it bad.

Brian deserves an accolade, he was a ticket selling genious and he will be sadly missed by his many friends.

My deepest condolences to all the Ward family. Half time draw wont't be the same.

I was deeply shocked and saddened by this news. My deepest condolences to Brian's family and friends, he will be sorely missed. xxx

A sad loss - his voice ringing out round the LSV last season was beginning to make the place feel like home! Condolences to his family and friends.

May he Rest In Peace.

R.I.P Brian condolences to the family

R.I.P. Brian Deepest sympathy to family and friends.

R.I.P. Brian and sincere condolences to all the family members and friends.

Not a regular poster, but this has moved me to login and pass on my respects.

In the last 20 years of supporting Leigh, Brian seemed like a reassuring constant in ever changing team, staff, ground and fortunes.

A true character and legendary voice.

Like the above poster put so succinctly,

"halftime draw just won't be the same".

He once sold me the winning ticket as well ;0)

RIP.

A tireless worker who was well respected.
Deepest condolences to the family.

R.I.P Brian, No more needs be said

Our thoughts & prayers are with Brians family & close friends
A true Leyther & top bloke
Gone but Never Forgotten
Ian Cunliffe & Family

Maybe the club could honour Brians memory by having a trophy produced in his honour. Every pre-season the club could arrange a fixture where the two teams play for the Brian Ward memorial trophy. A fitting tribute that would be remembered every pre-season.

edit. or even, the "Brian Ward Memorial" man of the match trophy, to be awarded after every home game.

Just heard this news, very sad. His voice was a constant in all the time I've supported this club, through thick and thin.

He was obviously extremely passionate and must've raised a substantial amount of money over the years.

R.I.P

R.I.P to a real top bloke salt of the earth guy and "TRUE" Leyther ..

I will miss those chats my friend ever time we bumped into one another in town .. always passionate about our club and i will miss your honest opinions ..the terraces will not be the same again without you and your battle cry will never be forgotten .. you will be truely missed at each and every game..

Deepest sympathy to his family. Very sad news.

I have many memories of Hilton Park but one that will always bring a smile to my face is the memory of seeing Brian going up and down the terraces shouting 'Half Time Draw' and 'The winners in the ground not outside'. It was just one of the many things as I stood there with my brother behind the sticks that made Sunday at the match such an enjoyable time. Another piece of the Hilton Park past is now gone, but not forgotten.

RIP Brian