I have made that point constantly last season about Tickle and Higham. Consummate professionals, Others not so.

It is worth noting Neil Jukes was always in as well. It will be a totally different environment at Leigh RLFC next year. Interesting to note that those that contracts have been offered to so far have shown they already adhere to such ethics.

Excellent, good to hear, so let's see how Jukes gets on.

Half the battle on the field is actually the preparation off it. Need to be fitter, more focused, more professional throughout.

No he's only head of rugby.

Not sure the relevance to be honest, my point was that some players had a very good work ethic, yet a lot didn't and were half-d in training, turned up when they wanted etc.

To me it's all part of the problem of last season, with ill-discipline being the main aspect.

Didn't players get suspended or moved on due to taking things for granted?

Don't think so, Stewart was one of the worse yet played till the end.. I believe Hood went out got smashed and slept in his car at one point, yet still played the final game..

Anyway, last season is done, let's hope it's better next.

Unless he's responsible for picking the team, the Head of Rugby shouldn't be on the training pitch.

Sounds like a right Circus .

Correct. He should be dealing with any issues that arise.

Now that Cunninghams future is decided and he should be fully committed to the cause, discipline off the pitch now shouldn't be an issue. He takes no Shiiiiiit and any Leniency shown by Jukes should now be fully stamped on !!

I also think there is a plan B and if Jukes doesnt perform, I can see Cunningham take over. Purtill was mentioned frequently by Derek on GMR on Thursday and I can see him going nowhere.

Young squad ?? Exciting times ahead. To be fair, our signings were not the best last year but Mortimer is a must as i see him as a major Lynchpin for the kids earning their trade.

We seem to have 6 confirmed INS plus 2 possible, a MAY BE and 7 UNKNOWNS (2 of which are unlikely).
We have 14 OUTS.

So based on our best info so far - only about 14 of the existing squad are likely to play for us next season. That leaves 14 to 16 decent new players to find. One hell of an ask!
But exciting 4.708984375:5