Seems like a lot of players needing surgery to me. I can't argue against the logic, suppose I'll just have to accept it. This businesslike approach is probably right for long term success but the romantic adventurer in me just wants to see us go full tilt win the next game, whoever / whatever that might be.

Was a shame though when we'd won the league and then suffered two defeats, didn't matter re results but to me it took the edge off celebrating winning the league campaign. Again, just a personal opinion, it would be a shame if we'd done so well this season, then ended on two big defeats.

Be a big bonus though if the "reserves" step up and put in a good performance, so fingers crossed for that. I'm just worried that I've heard so often this season that "they had to win" somehow made it an excuse for us to lose. The party on the pitch might be a bit flat if we get stuffed.

Either way, it'll all be over by the time I get back. I set off the day after we play Warrington! Usual standard of organisation from me. Thought for a while I might get to see one more game this season but luckily we don't need the MPG.

We'd all like to go for it with a full team but sensibility takes over no point risking players who are busted and it's a couple of extra weeks recovery I think the reserves will give it a good go last chance to impress though we do look a bit light in the forwards

Whilst being tremendously impressed with the (deserved) way you have regained SL status, I have to confess (as a Leyther) to being very disappointed with your selection for the visit of Catalans. For obvious reasons, I hope you beat them, but feel you have just given them a huge 'leg up' in the battle to avoid the MPG. Our coach and owner (surprisingly

) have maintained a dignified silence, but I notice that Mr. Betts, is on record as fearing your guys would be suffering a hangover for the Catalans game!

Ah well, hopefully the ten new faces haven't been celebrating all week. Good luck tomorrow!

Those players that will be pulling on the shirt tomorrow will certainly not taking the game lightly and nor will Tim Sheens either.
Some of those players will be wanting to prove they are good enough for a possible contract while the younger ones who have been quite impressive this season will want to prove that they are ready to step up a notch next year and beyond. I will be watching with interest to see how players like young Kieron Moran, Joe Cator, Brad Clavering, Will Oakes and our recent signing from Swinton, Chris Atkin perform against super league opposition, I don't think they will let us down and could even surprise us.

Catalans will win by 20+ (hope I'm wrong)

Hopefully, if it contributes to your demise it will certainly be worth us throwing the towel in.

If it does, it will be only for 1 season. Ours won't be as funny as yours to Salford in the MPG last season though, I enjoyed it that much, I 'nipped upstairs' for a wink....ha ha !

Fair few hungry players who haven't had much look in these last few month. I for one wish Leigh no ill will .Widnes an Cats less so but this is the system we are in. Not looked but what is Warringtons squad compared to last week? I still feel we will go close tomorrow .

I know Craig, when we got promoted last season, we rested a few v Batley & Leeds, but it didn't really affect other clubs. You & Warrington can do the same, after all Leigh, Widnes, Catalans & London, have had the opportunity to be in SL 2018 already.

I wouldn't count us out of tomorrow's game. Get yours won and Il see you for lobby and a brew next year

I've just read the Toronto thread on Leighs board and can see Budgies beef. Individual posters will always have their dislike of certain clubs for own reasons but having seen majority of games in qualifiers Leigh are better team than wid or cats.Still not sure why they stunk against Vikings at home?Hard path too safety now.i see DIM has waded in on Leigh again whilst creaming over Toronto and french.strange man/woman but at least Bentham looked after his mob again tonight

Craig.....TOP MAN !!