FORUMS FORUMS



  
FORUMS > Leigh Leopards > Is it time to drop the Leigh name
45 posts in 4 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Dick Jones , jonny the leyther , mish
j.c
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach6858
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 200915 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2019Nov 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



And go with Centurions RL at the LSV instead ?.

I think it is.

I accept the current fan base of '1600' will always call the club Leigh RL, but what future does this club have in professional rugby league with a catchment area of 'circa' 50k ?,.

We have an area of about 100k in Leigh and the surrounding small towns which 'i accept, must be our immediate target market, but we're fighting for fans in these towns with wigan and warrington for 'rugby' fans and we're likely to always be third option.

So that leaves us with Bolton,one of the wealthiest towns in England and a very sporty town to boot.

Unfortunately its not an RL town so how do we attack it?.

My opinion is,we need to drop the Leigh name and focus on rugby and the fantastic LSV stadium and surrounding area,i think it needs to be seen as a neutral venue and not as a stadium in a town called Leigh,just a home to a rugby team.

RankPostsTeam
Club Owner33944No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2016Mar 2016LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Interesting idea jc, not sure how our current support base would take it

There is no doubt that the junior element of the town do refer to the club as the Centurions , so as long as it is that name that is marketed/pushed then I suppose it could have some merit


Nah sorry john, no chance

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member2448No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Dec 2020Sep 2020LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



What a ridiculous idea.

RankPostsTeam
International Star15No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 201312 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
May 2013May 2013LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



It'll never happen it'll always need the Leigh brand name , with your suggestion you'll alienate far far more fans than you'll attract from the Bolton area .

Only one sporting team could get away with dropping the place name from their identity and that's Manchester United because if any one asks which team you follow and you reply United they wouldn't think you meant Leeds United , Torquay United or any other Mickey Mouse United would they ? .

So we'll leave it as is for now .

j.c
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach6858
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 200915 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2019Nov 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Starbug "Interesting idea jc, not sure how our current support base would take it

There is no doubt that the junior element of the town do refer to the club as the Centurions , so as long as it is that name that is marketed/pushed then I suppose it could have some merit


Nah sorry john, no chance'"


Haha going of this MB the current support base is happy to be wigans bitches,thats not a future i could live with.

Hopefully people think a bit before they respond,Bolton is a massive market.

j.c
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach6858
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 200915 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Sep 2019Nov 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Terminator "It'll never happen it'll always need the Leigh brand name , with your suggestion you'll alienate far far more fans than you'll attract from the Bolton area .

Only one sporting team could get away with dropping the place name from their identity and that's Manchester United because if any one asks which team you follow and you reply United they wouldn't think you meant Leeds United , Torquay United or any other Mickey Mouse United would they ? .

So we'll leave it as is for now .'"


It might need the 'leigh' brand in 'leigh'

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member2448No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Dec 2020Sep 2020LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



OK so I have thought about it a bit more. It is a ridiculous idea.

Teams like Fev and Castleford, and erstwhile Keighley Cougars have all proven that you can get a decent fanbase from a relatively low population. Then of course there is the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.

In any event, dropping the Leigh association is not going to attract one new fan, of itself, and is bound to lose hundreds. People from Bolton would be much better served going to watch Warrington, Wigan or Saints quite frankly, if they are interested in going to a high quality game with big name players and a good crowd/atmosphere.

The people of Leigh and its environs have been, and always will be, our core market. We don't have the money to spend beyond our borders, we need to do a far, far better job of attracting those close to home for whom the word "Leigh" still means something. When we have got these people coming in some numbers, then is the time to bang the drum and get others to join the party.

RankPostsTeam
International Chairman16250
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200223 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Feb 2020Feb 2020LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Sorry JC....but oh dear....and what would Glow call himself.

RankPostsTeam
International Chairman6601No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200223 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Dec 2023Dec 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Bolton has a stadium 100 times better than LSV and can't get no where near filling it so to tap into that market will be a challenge but one we should at least try.

As for the name Leigh needs to remain!!!

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member16601No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2024Nov 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



I would drop centurions, and if we were not to be simply lrlfc like Bath, I would go for a name fans could chant and kids would want to be associated with.
I do like LRLFC - The Proud Leythers and market the 'Proud Leyther' brand under the coat of arms

RankPostsTeam
International Star2383
JoinedServiceReputation
May 201213 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2024Oct 2020LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



I think there is a helluva lot to do just yet for the 'Centurions' to draw on and stir the imagination of a vast amount of potential support in the immediate 'Leigh' catchment area.

This should remain the number one objective before we even think about losing identity and turning ourselves into the next 'Crusaders RLFC'

RankPostsTeam
Club Owner33944No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 200421 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2016Mar 2016LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: j.c "Haha going of this MB the current support base is happy to be wigans bitches,thats not a future i could live with.

Hopefully people think a bit before they respond,Bolton is a massive market.'"


The Leigh Centurions have been doing community work and pushing the Leigh Centurions RLC ' Brand ' in Bolton schools for several years, but without the final closing of the deal ( a free invite down to a pre match festival type event then an actual game in large 1,000 numbers ) you are just wasting your time, effort and money

It really is that simple, it isnt where you market, its how you close the deal that will decide how successful you are

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach724
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200916 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2020Jan 2020LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



It doesn't matter what they call themselves because until they are successful, for which they need a huge injection of money and a professional back room setup, and drop this ridiculous twinning with Wiggin, they will never attract more than a 1000 to the WSV.

RankPostsTeam
International Star4636
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 201213 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jan 2016Jan 2016LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: WYSIWYG "It doesn't matter what they call themselves because until they are successful, for which they need a huge injection of money and a professional back room setup, and drop this ridiculous twinning with Wiggin, they will never attract more than a 1000 to the WSV.'"



I think you have got up too early.

We have had Tom Spencer on loan and one other Wigan player in the Leigh side this season. You never complained when we had 2/3 Wire players in our side under the previous Dual Contract rules.

Maybe you just don't like anything from Wigan ?

There is a big difference between our agreement and what Swinton are doing but you know that.

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach724
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200916 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2020Jan 2020LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: salfordlad "I think you have got up too early.

We have had Tom Spencer on loan and one other Wigan player in the Leigh side this season. You never complained when we had 2/3 Wire players in our side under the previous Dual Contract rules.

Maybe you just don't like anything from Wigan ?

There is a big difference between our agreement and what Swinton are doing but you know that.'"



That is where you are totally wrong yet again.

I have always been against the DC's, ask my lads, and I don't agree with twinning with Wiggin or any SL club.

I won't set foot into the WSV until this twinning is ended. I'd rather watch Leigh Miners.

45 posts in 4 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Dick Jones , jonny the leyther , mish
45 posts in 4 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Dick Jones , jonny the leyther , mish



All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.

RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.

Copyright 1999 - 2024 RLFANS.COM

You must be 18+ to gamble, for more information and for help with gambling issues see https://www.begambleaware.org/.



Please Support RLFANS.COM


9.90234375:10
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
5m
Fixtures
BigTime
2
7m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
chapylad
2609
14m
Transfer Talk V5
chapylad
510
18m
Spirit of the Rhinos
chapylad
6
27m
2025 Recruitment
Highlander
208
30m
Film game
karetaker
5757
Recent
How many games will we win
PopTart
46
Recent
Writers required
H.G.S.A
1
Recent
Rumours and signings v9
Mark_P1973
28902
Recent
Salford
karetaker
54
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
Rumours and signings v9
Mark_P1973
28902
1m
Salford
karetaker
54
1m
Ground Improvements
Khlav Kalash
192
1m
Pre Season - 2025
Hullrealist
191
2m
2025 Recruitment
Highlander
208
2m
IMG Score
Bull Mania
83
2m
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
63266
2m
Film game
karetaker
5757
6m
Planning for next season
Bent&Bon
184
7m
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Fixtures
BigTime
2
TODAY
Writers required
H.G.S.A
1
TODAY
2025 Fixtures
Jemmo
1
TODAY
2025 Squad
Sadfish
1
TODAY
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Mark_P1973
8
TODAY
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
TODAY
Spirit of the Rhinos
chapylad
6
TODAY
Mike Ogunwole
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Bailey Dawson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
2024
REDWHITEANDB
14
TODAY
Dan Norman Retires
Cokey
1
TODAY
How many games will we win
PopTart
46
TODAY
Leigh Leopards - 2025 Fixtures
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Catalan Away
Dannyboywt1
6
TODAY
2025 Betfred Super League Fixtures
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
2025 fixtures
Smiffy27
15
TODAY
Fixtures
Willzay
13
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
POSTSONLINEREGISTRATIONSRECORD
19.65M 1,784 80,15614,103
LOGIN HERE
or REGISTER for more features!.

When you register you get access to the live match scores, live match chat and you can post in the discussions on the forums.
RLFANS Match Centre
 Thu 13th Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R1
20:00
Wigan
v
Leigh
 Fri 14th Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R1
20:00
Hull KR
v
Castleford
20:00
Catalans
v
Hull FC
 Sat 15th Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R1
15:00
Leeds
v
Wakefield
17:30
St.Helens
v
Salford
 Sun 16th Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R1
15:00
Huddersfield
v
Warrington
 Thu 20th Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R2
20:00
Wakefield
v
Hull KR
 Fri 21st Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R2
20:00
Warrington
v
Catalans
20:00
Hull FC
v
Wigan
 Sat 22nd Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R2
15:00
Salford
v
Leeds
20:00
Castleford
v
St.Helens
 Sun 23rd Feb 2025
     Mens Super League XXX-R2
14:30
Leigh
v
Huddersfield
 Sun 2nd Mar 2025
     National Rugby League 2024-R1
04:30
Penrith
v
Cronulla
06:30
Canberra
v
NZ Warriors
 Thu 6th Mar 2025
     National Rugby League 2024-R1
09:00
Sydney
v
Brisbane
     Mens Super League XXX-R3
20:00
Hull FC
v
Leigh
 Fri 7th Mar 2025
     National Rugby League 2024-R1
07:00
Wests
v
Newcastle
09:00
Dolphins
v
Souths
     Mens Super League XXX-R3
20:00
Castleford
v
Salford
20:00
St.Helens
v
Hull KR
ALL SCORES PROVIDED BY RLFANS.COM (SETTINGS)
Matches on TV
Thu 13th Feb
SL
20:00
Wigan-Leigh
Fri 14th Feb
SL
20:00
Hull KR-Castleford
SL
20:00
Catalans-Hull FC
Sat 15th Feb
SL
15:00
Leeds-Wakefield
SL
17:30
St.Helens-Salford
Sun 16th Feb
SL
15:00
Huddersfield-Warrington
Thu 20th Feb
SL
20:00
Wakefield-Hull KR
Fri 21st Feb
SL
20:00
Warrington-Catalans
SL
20:00
Hull FC-Wigan
Sat 22nd Feb
SL
15:00
Salford-Leeds
SL
20:00
Castleford-St.Helens
Sun 23rd Feb
SL
14:30
Leigh-Huddersfield
Thu 6th Mar
SL
20:00
Hull FC-Leigh
Fri 7th Mar
SL
20:00
Castleford-Salford
SL
20:00
St.Helens-Hull KR
Sat 8th Mar
SL
17:30
Catalans-Leeds
Sun 9th Mar
SL
17:30
Warrington-Wakefield
SL
17:30
Wigan-Huddersfield
Thu 20th Mar
SL
20:00
Salford-Huddersfield
Fri 21st Mar
SL
20:00
St.Helens-Warrington
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Mens Betfred Super League XXVIII ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wigan 29 768 338 430 48
Hull KR 29 731 344 387 44
Warrington 29 769 351 418 42
Leigh 29 580 442 138 33
Salford 28 556 561 -5 32
St.Helens 28 618 411 207 30
 
Catalans 27 475 427 48 30
Leeds 27 530 488 42 28
Huddersfield 27 468 658 -190 20
Castleford 27 425 735 -310 15
Hull FC 27 328 894 -566 6
LondonB 27 317 916 -599 6
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Betfred Championship 2024 ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wakefield 27 1032 275 757 52
Toulouse 26 765 388 377 37
Bradford 28 723 420 303 36
York 29 695 501 194 32
Widnes 27 561 502 59 29
Featherstone 27 634 525 109 28
 
Sheffield 26 626 526 100 28
Doncaster 26 498 619 -121 25
Halifax 26 509 650 -141 22
Batley 26 422 591 -169 22
Swinton 28 484 676 -192 20
Barrow 25 442 720 -278 19
Whitehaven 25 437 826 -389 18
Dewsbury 27 348 879 -531 4
Hunslet 1 6 10 -4 0
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
5m
Fixtures
BigTime
2
7m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
chapylad
2609
14m
Transfer Talk V5
chapylad
510
18m
Spirit of the Rhinos
chapylad
6
27m
2025 Recruitment
Highlander
208
30m
Film game
karetaker
5757
Recent
How many games will we win
PopTart
46
Recent
Writers required
H.G.S.A
1
Recent
Rumours and signings v9
Mark_P1973
28902
Recent
Salford
karetaker
54
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
1m
Rumours and signings v9
Mark_P1973
28902
1m
Salford
karetaker
54
1m
Ground Improvements
Khlav Kalash
192
1m
Pre Season - 2025
Hullrealist
191
2m
2025 Recruitment
Highlander
208
2m
IMG Score
Bull Mania
83
2m
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
63266
2m
Film game
karetaker
5757
6m
Planning for next season
Bent&Bon
184
7m
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Fixtures
BigTime
2
TODAY
Writers required
H.G.S.A
1
TODAY
2025 Fixtures
Jemmo
1
TODAY
2025 Squad
Sadfish
1
TODAY
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Mark_P1973
8
TODAY
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
TODAY
Spirit of the Rhinos
chapylad
6
TODAY
Mike Ogunwole
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Bailey Dawson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
2024
REDWHITEANDB
14
TODAY
Dan Norman Retires
Cokey
1
TODAY
How many games will we win
PopTart
46
TODAY
Leigh Leopards - 2025 Fixtures
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Catalan Away
Dannyboywt1
6
TODAY
2025 Betfred Super League Fixtures
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
2025 fixtures
Smiffy27
15
TODAY
Fixtures
Willzay
13
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS


Visit the RLFANS.COM SHOP
for more merchandise!