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| I assumed you were on about the actual Toronto Centurions
I don't understand the need for Canadian players. I mean, obviously it's better for them in the long run, but it's an entirely artificial constraint. It doesn't put them on a level playing field with anybody. We have limits on overseas players to assist with the development of the national team in an era where we rapidly approach a time where there is nobody left alive who has seen us win a series against Australia. Why should they be limited to Canadian players?
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| Quote: charlie caroli "It doesn't matter to me if they play 17 British players, I've heard some crazy comments about why there are no Canadian players, I asked when London were in SL how many Foreign players did they have?Let Rowley sign whoever he wants.'"
It doesn't bother me what nationality they are either Charlie. It bugs me if - and I say if - Rowley has been tapping our players up after the cack he spouted about morals and integrity after walking out on us
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| Quote: vbfg "I assumed you were on about the actual Toronto Centurions
I don't understand the need for Canadian players. I mean, obviously it's better for them in the long run, but it's an entirely artificial constraint. It doesn't put them on a level playing field with anybody. We have limits on overseas players to assist with the development of the national team in an era where we rapidly approach a time where there is nobody left alive who has seen us win a series against Australia. Why should they be limited to Canadian players?'"
I didn't make any comment about the nationality of the players they've signed
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| Quote: charlie caroli "It doesn't matter to me if they play 17 British players, I've heard some crazy comments about why there are no Canadian players, I asked when London were in SL how many Foreign players did they have?Let Rowley sign whoever he wants.'"
If all of their squad are british, they could be looking at a similar player turnover as we've had this season, when they realise there's sod all to do in Toronto.
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| Quote: Iggy79 "It doesn't bother me what nationality they are either Charlie. It bugs me if - and I say if - Rowley has been tapping our players up after the cack he spouted about morals and integrity after walking out on us'"
Especially as they would have been done illegally but very hard to prove, cant blame the single lads who are not good enough to make the next step or those on the last few seasons of a career. It will be a great story for the Grandkids some day
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| Quote: maurice "Especially as they would have been done illegally but very hard to prove, cant blame the single lads who are not good enough to make the next step or those on the last few seasons of a career. It will be a great story for the Grandkids some day'"
No, don't blame the players at all. That would fall at the feet of Mr Morality
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| Quote: Iggy79 "It doesn't bother me what nationality they are either Charlie. It bugs me if - and I say if - Rowley has been tapping our players up after the cack he spouted about morals and integrity after walking out on us'"
Iggy ,I still don't know the answer to Pauls statement about morals and integrity,or his real reason for leaving Leigh , maybe he was approached by Canada and liked what he saw , I don't know, I do know the players he is supposed to be signing could be classed as Rugby Mercenaries , and I don't think we are going to lose any sleep over the guys he is supposed to have signed, I bear no malice to Paul, I hope it works out, somehow I have my doubts though, it reminds me of the Cardiff Blue Dragons ,and Mansfield Marksmen days and we all know how they went on.
Again it's not the Coach or the players as the reason why we support a team, it's the Club itself, most on this Forum are Leythers 100% and always will be, Leigh Centurions will still be here when Toronto RLFC have passed on, I'm sure of that.
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| Quote: LeythIg "If all of their squad are british, they could be looking at a similar player turnover as we've had this season, when they realise there's sod all to do in Toronto.'"
I've never been to Toronto or Canada for that, so I can't comment on what there is to do , or attractions ,I'm sure it's the lure of cash and the novelty of playing over there,I think the travelling may get a few players down, however we will see.
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| Quote: charlie caroli "I've never been to Toronto or Canada for that, so I can't comment on what there is to do , or attractions ,I'm sure it's the lure of cash and the novelty of playing over there,I think the travelling may get a few players down, however we will see.'"
I've travelled there for work quite a lot over the last few years, and while it's a nice city, the novelty definitely wears thin after a couple of trips.
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| Quote: LeythIg "I've travelled there for work quite a lot over the last few years, and while it's a nice city, the novelty definitely wears thin after a couple of trips.'"
Surely it has more to offer than Leigh ?
Don't get me wrong, I am NOT dissing Leigh but it appears to be a vibrant, clean & economically more attractive proposition from the outside looking in.
I think if I were in my 20's or the last throws of my RL career then I would give Toronto a shot too, so I don't blame any of the lads at all.
Anyone know if Beswick is now [iFit or Unfit[/i to play RL ? Or are we just carrying him for some reason?
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| Quote: LeythIg "I've travelled there for work quite a lot over the last few years, and while it's a nice city, the novelty definitely wears thin after a couple of trips.'"
Been here since 2002 and, despite the lack of charity shops and Silcocks Fair not coming every other year, I ain't bored yet.
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| Maybe Paul meant that he couldn't stay at the club then leave- causing major upheaval - at the business end of the season. He could have carried on taking wages and jumped last minute but it would be against his morals and honesty. I'd like to think of it like that anyway.
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| Quote: mapleyther "Been here since 2002 and, despite the lack of charity shops and Silcocks Fair not coming every other year, I ain't bored yet.
NO charity shops.....definitely not going to Toronto then !
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| Quote: mapleyther "Been here since 2002 and, despite the lack of charity shops and Silcocks Fair not coming every other year, I ain't bored yet.
Do they have a visit from the Circus?
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| Quote: mapleyther "Been here since 2002 and, despite the lack of charity shops and Silcocks Fair not coming every other year, I ain't bored yet.
I said it's a nice city, in fact it it's a lovely city. When I've been there, (have numerous times, including stopping for a month once), I felt it was the sort of city that would be better to live in than visit as a tourist. My point was, these players wont really be moving to Toronto though, they'll still spend more time in Britain than Toronto, spending every second month during the league season over there. First few trips will be great for them, but as the season goes on, the idea of keep leaving home for four weeks will start to become a drag for some of the staff.
To make matters worse, the time in Britain will be in Yorkshire!
Good of you to get a dig in about leigh though...
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