Well done Derek, Neil, the coaches and the players on an outstanding achievement. Been to every home and away game this season and have loved every minute. I spoke to Derek at length earlier in the season about his vision and desire to reach super league. Loved his honesty and he really knows his stuff...a very smart and passionate man. He will ensure we have the infrastructure to stay in super league for a long time... take a bow Derek.

Has committed a lot of his time and money to building our dream.
Cannot thank the bloke enough along with all the others who have chipped in to get us in SL.
DB's enthusiasm is fantastic but more impressive is the way he has conducted his media this season, stopped doing oppositions coaches work for them and really delivered as a leader of our club.
These are fantastic times as Leigh fan and not many clubs have a 100% fan in charge who lets be honest is basing many financial decisions as a 'fan' rather than a 'businessman' which is fantastic news for all of us!
Yet again (as he has done EVERYTIME we have won something)he was thanking fans on the terracing personally yesterday - not many do that, indeed one of our own.

DB should be given the keys to the six vills - though we'd probably have to apply to the pah-ayters to get in through. The good times have been rolling for a fair while now, but the man really got his just desserts yesterday. Thanks for everything!

The recent additions played a massive part but great that a Leyther was unquestionably MoM. Riddy was fantastic.

Congratulations Derek. You deserve it.

& on a side note, check out @Mark_Taylor tweet of a profound statement by DB, yes he has a lot of mouth but he wasn't wrong.

I have always supported DB from day one and my post older have evidence of that. Those who haven't been too sure about DB, I think there has been enough evidence now to jump on board this fantastic journey.

Without doubt we would not be where we are today without Derek. It was his drive, passion and commitment (oh and a little bit of cash ) that drove everyone else on. He got the players and the fans to buy into his vision and it takes a very special personality to achieve that and because of that he has my utmost respect. I haven't always been his greatest fan but I know a great man when I see one and I'm chuffed to death that he achieved his (and our) dream.

Congratulations Derek, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

What can I say other than a sincere thank you. My Dad has been watching Leigh for 75 years and he now will be watching his team in the top flight once again and I will make sure I'm right by his side for our first SL game next season. Cheers Derek for giving him and me the chance to do that
Derek has provided the funds, but more than that managed to rebuild the pride and passion of everyone involved with the club, be it coaches, players, staff and most importantly fans.
A quick look at Salford and their 1700 crowd this weekend shows that successful heartland rugby league is so much more than just money. (and sorry Salford fans I'm not gloating just making a point)
I urge everyone to get a season ticket early to help Derek in our Super League season, and show him and all at the club we are behind them all the way.

Great owner and even greater person. You dont achieve what he has in life without being ruthless, focused and driven but most of all and what is unusual in most high profile successful businessmen Derek has a heart of gold.

This my fellow Leythers is only the beginning now a small matter of SL and a Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.

The knockers are now in their caves and speaking of which anyone seen Mr Jagger?

Sheffield Don Valley Stadium on the Bridges to Babylon Tour

I really can not fault Derek for his drive, his compassion and passion and most of all his generosity. After Arthur had departed I never thought that anyone remotely like him would come along and take on, not only a financial burden but a mental and physical one. Derek has surpassed any expectations anyone could have had for the owner of this club. Derek and every single one of the staff at the club take a bow. You are all fantastic.