https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... op-9262022 Never expected that one. Thought he would definitely stay with Leigh. 3 year contract on big money. Good luck, John and thanks for everything.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... op-9262022 Never expected that one. Thought he would definitely stay with Leigh. 3 year contract on big money. Good luck, John and thanks for everything.

I imagine that there are two elements to this. First being we probably only offered a 2 year deal. Second being Hull know that they will be in SL for the forseeable, we'll have to wait until the end of October to know if we'll be in SL next season.

Balls

Can't blame him for wanting 3 years on big money at 31yrs old. Good old IMG. Wonder if we will lose anymore to guaranteed SL teams. I can see Hanley moving to 13 at some stage. Maybe that's how the club see it too. He's strong, elusive and will bulk out more yet.

Can't blame him for wanting 3 years on big money at 31yrs old. Good old IMG. Wonder if we will lose anymore to guaranteed SL teams. I can see Hanley moving to 13 at some stage. Maybe that's how the club see it too. He's strong, elusive and will bulk out more yet.

As a Hull fan this obviously proves the rumours that big investment is coming to the club. He is a statement signing for sure. However, it also proves the mis-management of the cap that we currently have, with Tuimavave rumoured to be on a similar salary currently and with him leaving at the end of the year, we get Asiata on similar money

Great statement of intent and sure to make other captures easier to get over the line. Wonder if Myler has rung two wingers in France yet?

Both centres offerred for sale. Amone to Souths. cant see Hanley int pack big leap to do that

In the future when he'sbulked out, I can see Hanley at 13. Maybe Brogan in the future. Haven't seen him play but I've heard he's an excellent ball playing forward and a Leigh lad. Should imagine we will get an experienced 13 for 2025. I'm confident with Lammy staying and DB, the squad will only get stronger. Exciting times ahead for Leigh.

Anyone heard anything about Mulhern, we’d have to agree the sale, contract until 2026, so would hope he’d be a sure in for next season

Good post that.

There are comments above expressing doubt as to whether we will be definitely be a Superleague club in 2025. There is a video on YouTube in which Derek explains that following his work on the gradings, Leigh will be the eighth Grade A club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cPlin5uClM&t=2s

There are comments above expressing doubt as to whether we will be definitely be a Superleague club in 2025. There is a video on YouTube in which Derek explains that following his work on the gradings, Leigh will be the eighth Grade A club. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cPlin5uClM&t=2s

Well it’s the clubs fault in my opinion, we have 20+ players off contract this year and 2 of which were in the 2023 dream team, top clubs renew contracts all year round ala Wigan/Saints even KR and don’t just wait until May every year. Just another unprofessional example of our club, very much like losing Paul Johnson as S&C.

Unfortunately modern day contracts tend to be dictated by the merry go round of agents testing the water at this time of year and players certainly have the right to have a look around (Salford fans must have been having kittens last few days with the Rowley, sneyd and Brierly rumours).Am I sad he is leaving, yes ,am I worried that our captain is leaving to play for a rival not as much if he was 25 years old .The NRL may come calling for a couple more we can't do much about that , what we do need is Adrian to sign and I believe that will give us a lift and positive news of new and re-signings will follow

The more I think about it, £660k is a massive amount to risk for a player with John's recent injury problems and age. If he plays plenty of games then it will be a great signing for FC, but I'm happy that Leigh aren't exposed to this level of risk.

Good luck John and thank you for these last three seasons. You've been immense and you all brought me to tears of blissful joy at Wembley. You may forever be my favourite ever Leigh player.

He can afford many cars now.

Apparently, Myler is after Lammy snr as well.

How are Leigh going to get an a licence when

1. A small catchment area
2. Poor crowds
3. Can’t afford an academy
4. Don’t own a stadium
5. Bottom half finishes

Not a chance at all

This is what Helen Skelton must have felt like

Lammy will be staying with Leigh. Hull job is a poisoned chalice. Asiata has got an excellent 3 year deal. Good luck to him. Gutted he's leaving, but it's good business sense by Leigh. I wouldn't have been happy if Leigh had matched the offer.

I’m gutted he’s gone.
But I agree with few others that if 660k is what it would have cost to potentially keep him, that would not at this stage of our clubs plan have been a wise move.
I believe our 5 year plan is foremost to create a self sustaining SL club that constantly competes in the top 6. As much as success on the field is a key part, to try to do that by retaining one player, at the cost of other vital areas, is not big picture planning.
I would dearly have loved to see him sign and stay, but I believe there is a reason it has not happened.
(Plus how many other quality players and future quality players can $660 bring if we do have that available).

I too am saddened by this, however I would love to know how much of a rise in salary is that,it must be huge compered to what he’s on now. I’m a little confused as a few weeks ago Lammy said our retention was going well and we had pretty much got who we wanted to keep sorted. I hope this is the only one that comes out of the blue. Good luck to John. Please let’s get the coach sorted and announced ASAP.

its dissappointing we fished him out the bin when his nrl contract had been torn up. reckon he stil would have been on six figures plus perks with us. 220k unlikely to fit in our jigsaw. was he the player with agent saying one thing agent another about resigning

Asiata has revealed the actual motivations behind the move.

He said: “I’m really excited for the new challenge that lies ahead for me at Hull FC.

After speaking to Richie Myler, it’s clear that we are both on the same page in wanting to help this club to being better than ever before.

Thank you to Adam, Richie and the Hull FC family for having faith in me. I really look forward to getting stuck in with the boys once the time comes."

I think it would be better if Asiata said these things after the season ends. I know he will be professional and give 100% for Leigh until his contract ends but those comments don't sit well with me. I want people like Hanley and Adrian Lam, saying how much they love being at Leigh. I'm a Leyther through and through and supported them for 60 years, and as far as I'm concerned Asiata can go now if he can't wait to be with his Hull family. I can't feel the same about him now.

At the end of the day he’s gone for the money and the three years. He will be 35 at the end of his contract.Worse still would be if Lammy followed him. I doubt this will happen as he has said he loves his job at Leigh and is half way through a five year plan. Does he want to walk away from that and start all over again rebuilding another squad completely.