That figure included about 2/300 fax fans....and while it probably isn't difficult at the moment close to outnumbering the wakey fans on Saturday.

Plus I am sure you will get used to Maurices posts

Banter aside, surely this is the draw that everybody wanted?

We are at home against a local team that are enjoying a bit of media attention having scalped a couple of SL teams in this year of potential promotion. Leigh seem to play a decent brand of RL throwing it about whilst not afraid for a bot of niggle. Then there's the 'Mickey Higham' situation to add a bit of spice.

They will bring a large noisy following, the place should be rocking, it' s got all the ingredients, I can't wait and hope that we, the team and fans are up for it...Crowd prediction 6,392 all from Leigh

It should be a spicy affair and surely will attract a big crowd ? Previous years cc matches against Championship sides have not left fans with a great deal of enthusiasm for the spectacle, but as you say this has a bit of everything; it's a local derby, SL v Championship, Maurice and Charlie streaking during the interval, families torn apart by loyalties, coal miners v wire makers, revenge for stealing Hilly. I don't doubt it will be on TV and watched by millions, they will probably make a film about it - one of those gritty northern epics like Kess, or Braveheart with helicopter shots of the crowds outside the HJ gates, locked out from a jam packed ground. Leigh fans will tell their kids about the day they had to walk to the match because the roads were completely blocked. ...............................and Roy Asotasi will play two whole twenty minute sessions, scoring a hat trick in each, to be carried off on the shoulders of grateful Wire fans who always knew he would come good in the end.

Yes, I reckon even though it will probably be on TV we should certainly get 10K. If people don't wan't to see this one then RL might as well pack up and join Union.

Better get Peter Jackson to direct as it is surely a fantasy film!

PS based on recent history the crowd won't break 10k. Get your rugger bags packed. Pimms ahoy.

I think that is where Wire are missing out. We need a car park so that fans can load up the picnic basket and enjoy a refreshing spot of bubbly in the car park before the match. I will send the idea on to Roger.

Hi D, no close about it on Sunday - we sold across our tills more than half and I know plenty who bought online and printed off from Wakey due to us selling out 3/4 times, plus the pay on day. 2500 travelled and if the rumour that this game will be Sat 2.30pm on BBC1 is correct I expect 4/5k to travel over

Also if this is a Sat/Sunday game I will be organising a sponsored walk from LSV to HJ in aid of Danny Jones's Family which will incorporate many pub stops - keep an eye out because I am sure a few Wire fans would do that with us.

This game has all the hallmarks of being a Classic,as has been said it has everything ,hopefully with the added spice of Mickey Higham turning out for Leigh.

Myself I may arrive on a Blackpool Donkey,of course I would ride on Maurices back if need be.I have not forgiven my daughter Dani for moving to Warrington,she now even works there , though she tells me she's still a Leyther .For wise the Wolves should win comfortably ,BUT you never know,we are now full time and have a very strong pack,and a few talented backs, a good crowd will of course attend ,the Mighty Leythers arriving in their hordes,I can't wait,the HJ will be rocking.Charlie knows.

charlie doesn't know however that higham isn't able to play in the cup game.

Like Mr Einstein ,even Charlie gets things wrong some times.

Salford and Wakefield fans said the same,lets hope its a lucky omen!

No, but we at Leigh now have someone who knows all about how Warrington operate

you needed to pay 50k to tell you we charge kicks down and can't defend on our own line? I could have got you in on a friend for a fiver ticket to let you find that out.

Hmm?
Good point!

Ratchford & Bridge at halfback!!!

Sorry I couldn't resist.

That will mean fluff all come game time. Teams spend a lot of time watching other teams for their tactics.

In the end the game will come down to fitness and the forward pack imo.

In theory we should be as fit as any other FT team. Salford and Wakey found that out.

Very funny post!

Quote ="Fantastic Mr Cat"charlie doesn't know however that higham isn't able to play in the cup game.'" He is able to play, just he will be potentially in breach of contract if he does. However Leigh have a decent Counsel. Cast your mind back to a similar case, with the same team, just over a month ago. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/32309475

Quote ="Fantastic Mr Cat"charlie doesn't know however that higham isn't able to play in the cup game.'" He is able to play, just he will be potentially in breach of contract if he does. However Leigh have a decent Counsel. Cast your mind back to a similar case, with the same team, just over a month ago. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/32309475

Quote ="Wires71"He is able to play, just he will be potentially in breach of contract if he does. However Leigh have a decent Counsel. Cast your mind back to a similar case, with the same team, just over a month ago. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/32309475'" That was a completely different scenario. The Doc 'thought' he had inserted a clause to stop Hock from playing against them till the end of 2016, when in fact, the clause actually said something ridiculous like 'Hock can't play for Salford Red Devils against Salford City Reds till the end of 2016.'

Quote ="Wires71"He is able to play, just he will be potentially in breach of contract if he does. However Leigh have a decent Counsel. Cast your mind back to a similar case, with the same team, just over a month ago. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/32309475'" That was a completely different scenario. The Doc 'thought' he had inserted a clause to stop Hock from playing against them till the end of 2016, when in fact, the clause actually said something ridiculous like 'Hock can't play for Salford Red Devils against Salford City Reds till the end of 2016.'

They don't want facts Mish. The post is complete nonsense. If Higham plays, Leigh are in breach of contract, whereas Hock playing meant he was in breach of HIS contract with Salford, although what was typed up by the office staff at Salford allegedly was complete gibberish

Just thought I would repeat the info Mish. Won't make a difference to the haters though.

However there is a vast difference in their resources and ours.

Do you base your vast experience in resources built on house hold names..??

Why is is nonsense? There is no RFL rule saying he cannot play, just a legal agreement imposing conditions. And like all agreements, this one can be breached triggering potential damages.

I am not suggesting Leigh/Mick will breach the contract I am just clarifying that he can play if he/Leigh wishes.

Perhaps try

next time.

Let him play, doesnt matter. We are the Wire and if we cant beat Leigh at home given there 25 game unbeaten record then we might aswell scrap this year off. Leigh are a team to be beat, id sooner have Leigh than Hull KR to be honest. No disrespect to Leigh but if we consider ourselves GF contenders, then we should be able beat the majority of teams.

Smith seems to think he will play from the article in the Mirror. Whether he does/doesn't wont have a bearing on the result I should not imagine.