Leigh Centurions wish to make supporters aware of the security measures in place at Leigh Sports Village for the 2016 season.

Explaining the background and decision making behind this initiative, Stuart Knowles, Safety & Security Officer, Leigh Sports Village Co Ltd said: “Crowded places such as sports stadia remain an attractive target for terrorists, as was seen to be the case late last year in Paris.

“Where there is an increased threat of terrorism, most people not only accept searching at stadia but expect to be searched, instilling the confidence that the event is held within a safe environment and therefore allowing them to have an enjoyable experience.

“After obtaining advice from Greater Manchester Police, to increase the security of match days, overt searches, such as bags and personal searches will take place to detect any prevent any prohibited articles from entering the stadium and to provide a visual deterrent.

“This searching is conducted under the authority of the Leigh Sports Village Ground Regulations and will apply to staff, partners, visitors and spectators. Any refusal will cause the person not to be admitted into the stadium.

“I am sure you will understand the necessity for these increased security measures and look forward to your co-operation in this matter.”

On behalf of Leigh Centurions, CEO Allan Rowley said: “The Club fully supports its stadium partners in this initiative and we wish to make all supporters aware of the security measures in place ahead of Sunday’s eagerly awaited ‘Battle of the Borough’ against our friends from Wigan Warriors and all future games.

“We are sure that all supporters will understand the need for these measures to be implemented and are confident that they will co-operate fully in this regard.”

Presume the new high security arrangements involve full body search including any items hidden under flat caps , ferrets , lobby and pies presumably on the banned list !

Would our mutual friend Mr Jagger be classed as an offensive weapon?

Managed to smuggle a choccy biscuit in under me cap !
Seriously stewards were fine , bag searched but all low key and good sense of humour which is what you need at Wigans away games !
Even got in the Legends Bar for a warm , didn't win the quiz , too many Googling the answers !
There were a few " Rougues " in there .
Great pitch by the way , just about thawed out roll on summer rugby !

Absolutely no problems with the security process.

Well it didn't seem to be much different from last season.