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| I'm proud to have seen jimmy play for our club through the years, top player and true leyther, good luck to him in the future.
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| Really sad news, is it due to injury?
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10303_1313522771.jpg Bolton by birth,
Irish by blood,
LEYTHER by heart and soul!!
[quote="BBC Sport":suio7kr3]30/04/06 "Some of W*gan's travelling fans headed towards the exit before it was even over.".................no change there then!![/quote:suio7kr3]
[quote="Wembley71":suio7kr3].....They are our people. Drummond, Costello, Manfredi, Svabic, Martyn, Street, Tickle, Patel, Mossop, Horo, Bristow, Leuleui, Varley, Fleary, Rivett, Tabern, Doran, Woods, Donlan, Wilshire, Leaefa, Hansen, Sale, Murphy… these are all my people.
As a Leyther, you’re one of us the moment you come here to wear the shirt. I don't care where you were born, what colour you are, what religion you are, what language you speak. You're one of us, part of our culture, writing our history as you create your own, and making us stronger for it....[/quote:suio7kr3]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_10303.jpg |
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| Quote: Dick Jones "Really sad news, is it due to injury?'"
Sure I read summat on here a while backthat the reason JT had not been involved much this season is that he has had a transfer at work to Wales - so was unable to commit to training.
Best of luck for the future to Jimmy. He was never less than 100% commited to the cause, and was a tackle machine without equal!! Two things that come to mind - that to me epitomise Jimmy Taylor the player, and Jimmy Taylor the man - firstly, during our all too brief sojourn in SDL, in our first win, over 'Laandan', when JT nearly snapped Solomon Haumono in half with an absolute beauty!!
The other, was the fact that he was one of the few to remain loyal to the club during the dark days of 2011....when a few other Leythers took their chances elsewhere.
As Matt says, a one club man these days is rare indeed. I do hope the club can recognise Jimmy's contribution over the last ten or so seasons. A testemonial of some sort would be much deserved, and I expect, very well supported!!
Thanks Jimmy!!
Edit: Looks like Alan and the club have already beat me to it!!
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| As already announced he has a Testimonial period of 12 months granted by the RFL. First event a Sportsman's Dinner on August 2 with Robbie Hunter Paul as guess speaker. Only hope all BeLievers get behind not only James but his dedicated committee to make the whole year a financial success. Tickets will be out and about next week.PM me for details. Other events being planned
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| First saw him as a gangly 17 yo in the Academy team, with Adam Bibey, that played a final at Dewsbury, the cameos as a part timer in 2005 lead onto a great start to the 2006 season, his hits on Terry O'C at a Widnes game were real bone crunchers and nearly ripped him in half.
Always gave 100% and can hold his head high, Thank you Jimmy and all the best for your future.
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| Congratulations JT and THANKS
Have a great future!!
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10303_1313522771.jpg Bolton by birth,
Irish by blood,
LEYTHER by heart and soul!!
[quote="BBC Sport":suio7kr3]30/04/06 "Some of W*gan's travelling fans headed towards the exit before it was even over.".................no change there then!![/quote:suio7kr3]
[quote="Wembley71":suio7kr3].....They are our people. Drummond, Costello, Manfredi, Svabic, Martyn, Street, Tickle, Patel, Mossop, Horo, Bristow, Leuleui, Varley, Fleary, Rivett, Tabern, Doran, Woods, Donlan, Wilshire, Leaefa, Hansen, Sale, Murphy… these are all my people.
As a Leyther, you’re one of us the moment you come here to wear the shirt. I don't care where you were born, what colour you are, what religion you are, what language you speak. You're one of us, part of our culture, writing our history as you create your own, and making us stronger for it....[/quote:suio7kr3]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_10303.jpg |
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| Quote: tiptop "As already announced he has a Testimonial period of 12 months granted by the RFL. First event a Sportsman's Dinner on August 2 with Robbie Hunter Paul as guess speaker. Only hope all BeLievers get behind not only James but his dedicated committee to make the whole year a financial success. Tickets will be out and about next week.PM me for details. Other events being planned'"
It's a pity we can't have an old-style testimonial game at season's end - Jimmy's Select XIII vs Leigh Legends. Get back some of the players he's starred alongside and against over the last decade, and a few more Leyther Legends to mingle with the crowds and get involved in some half-time high jinks?
Fiver a ticket, I'm sure it would draw an appreciative crowd!!
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| Quote: Walt Mooney Fan Club "
Fiver a ticket, I'm sure it would draw an appreciative crowd!!'"
I'm in, hold it at Leigh East; much easier to organise and less overheads.
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| Great idea. Mind you for personal reasons I won't be available for selection.
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| A massive shame, but one of those players you know will be remembered in the future, and for all the right reasons.
Thanks for the memories, and especially the tackling damage you inflicted on the opposition on many an occasion.
Good luck for the future.
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| There has been many a dull game that has been brought to life by a JT tackle and he has also inspired his team mates many times with a big hit when the game wasn't going Leigh's way.
Jimmy has always given 100% for Leigh and will always be remembered by Leigh fans for all the right reasons.
Rugby can be a cruel game later in life and Jimmy will know himself best if now is the time to finish.
Good luck for the future Jimmy.
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| Still remember 'that' tackle against Sheffield at LSV nearly cut the guy in two.
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| Gutted JT has had to retire but for health reasons it's for the best. James Taylor you'll always be a Leigh legend in my eyes thank you for you dedication & 110% commitment you've always gave
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