A truly fantastic gesture by your board.
Now then I will have to pick my words carefully as some might think I'm knocking it, I'm not, but isn't it a shame after the last few successful years and the attractive rugby you have been playing that so many people are prepared to attend if it's for free.
Where have these "tight wads" been until now?
How many will return next season, even though it will be in Super League?

In our sport "fans" are very fickle are they not?

As I say a truly fantastic gesture and I sincerly hope you all have
a great day.


Ps hope Batley don't spoil the party and win.

Imagine 8000 people leaving the ground saying "well that was a waste of money I never spent"

5700 fans paid up to £22 to watch the weekend game, with over 400 in corporate - despite being live on tv and the Manc derby. If each of those took a mate/relative the ground would be full. We will be alright when it comes to ST sales for next year, especially as the 'how the flick have Leigh signed him' are announced

Excellent points made by Maurice.
Halifaxjohn mentions 8,000 - if all those with free tickets turn up it is more likely to be much nearer our capacity of 12,700.
The LSV should be rockin'.
This is more than a great gesture from Derek - he does have his heart very much in the right place, but he is also a genius.
He now has a marketing database full of new names and addresses.
What Derek Beaumont and his team have achieved in such a short space of time is nothing short of a miracle.
It's not 5 minutes ago that home attendances were circa 1,200 to 1,500.
Fans from other clubs should encourage their Directors to copy the model and before any come on here griping about Derek's investment and how anything can be achieved with his financial support, they would do well to take a much closer look at what has happened and how it has been achieved.
Should we worry about whether or not we play to our best on the day and, just in case we don't, then scrap the idea. The answer in my view is very obvious.

In fairness to Fax John, there's been a lot of chat regarding resting players "as it is only Batley." A loss at the big party wouldn't be the best marketing. The shorter turnaround before the Leeds game due to Sky's demands have given the staff a difficult balancing act. I think Charlie can probably recommend some people to advise on that.

I expect training to have been intense since returning on Tuesday as every single one of the 27 man squad will want to play in front of a full house. Personally id expect to see a lot of the guys we havent seen much of in the first 5 games.. Which will mean talent such as Smith, Armstrong, Tonga, Burns, Fui, Spencer etc etc will get to play...

Should be the greatest day to date in LSV history...

I think you've sent us 600 in the East stand , 250 went in the 2 hours(10-12) they were available yesterday , available today 10-12 , tonight 6-8 and tomorrow 10 - 12 , we will get rid of them all Thank you

Well done Bob,enjoy the day safe trip over and all the best for next season bud.

Cheers mate , we may meet in middle 8s next season

Surely that goes to Elton John - never to be surpassed

Good shout mate, for none Leigh RL - Elton takes it

North, West & South Stands now fully Sold Out. The last 2 blocks of the East Stand released are 75% sold. It's going to be rocking tomorrow.