Hi all,

We are working hard again to get the players association up and running again!

We want all players who have represented our club to be part of the association. It doesn't matter if a player has played 1 game or 100 games, we are part of the history of Leigh Centurions.

Hopefully, in the not too distant future, we can announce the heritage numbers of all the players who have played for Leigh since 1895! What Mike Latham and his team have put together is amazing and I think supporters will love this!

I've been privy to the list and it has been quite emotional going through the names and seeing pictures of some of the players. I hope the Leigh public embrace this and the club takes the opportunity to celebrate our heritage. Hopefully we can look at getting something together for schools to study in their 'local history' topic.

We have created a twitter account: @leighcpa which I will update and add pictures of players. If you have any pictures, please email them to me: leighcpa@gmail.com

Likewise, if you know any player who has worn the shirt, please ask them to email me and I can keep them updated about the association, I believe it will only be successful if players support it!

Regards

Jason Donohue

Hi all,

We are working hard again to get the players association up and running again!

We want all players who have represented our club to be part of the association. It doesn't matter if a player has played 1 game or 100 games, we are part of the history of Leigh Centurions.

Hopefully, in the not too distant future, we can announce the heritage numbers of all the players who have played for Leigh since 1895! What Mike Latham and his team have put together is amazing and I think supporters will love this!

I've been privy to the list and it has been quite emotional going through the names and seeing pictures of some of the players. I hope the Leigh public embrace this and the club takes the opportunity to celebrate our heritage. Hopefully we can look at getting something together for schools to study in their 'local history' topic.

We have created a twitter account: @leighcpa which I will update and add pictures of players. If you have any pictures, please email them to me: leighcpa@gmail.com

Likewise, if you know any player who has worn the shirt, please ask them to email me and I can keep them updated about the association, I believe it will only be successful if players support it!

Regards

Jason Donohue

Keith, drop us an email: leighcpa@gmail.com

The heritage numbers go up to 31st July 2013 - I'm sure Mike Latham can update it from there - must be easier than 1895!

Keith, drop us an email: leighcpa@gmail.com

The heritage numbers go up to 31st July 2013 - I'm sure Mike Latham can update it from there - must be easier than 1895!

At his age, I shouldn't have thought Mike would find the era from 1895, a problem!! (sorry Mike!)

Seriously though Keith makes an excellent point, and we've had a fair number of coaches, over the years haven't we? Here's hoping they can all be included too.

At his age, I shouldn't have thought Mike would find the era from 1895, a problem!! (sorry Mike!)

Seriously though Keith makes an excellent point, and we've had a fair number of coaches, over the years haven't we? Here's hoping they can all be included too.

Of course coaches have been an important part of the club - without them we wouldn't have got picked!
Obviously it is a players association, however, we have discussed the idea of having 'associate' members. How we do this we haven't decided but it is something we are thinking about!
Who would we class as an associate member? Do we just include coaches? What about strength & fitness coaches, medical staff? (My wife Karen spent nearly 10 years as physio!) It is something we need to get right.

We are open to ideas, so please send us some! leighcpa@gmail.com

What do you think a players association should do?

Jason

Of course coaches have been an important part of the club - without them we wouldn't have got picked!
Obviously it is a players association, however, we have discussed the idea of having 'associate' members. How we do this we haven't decided but it is something we are thinking about!
Who would we class as an associate member? Do we just include coaches? What about strength & fitness coaches, medical staff? (My wife Karen spent nearly 10 years as physio!) It is something we need to get right.

We are open to ideas, so please send us some! leighcpa@gmail.com

What do you think a players association should do?

Jason

I presume the players association is going to be working with the Heritage Numbers when that is released (should be very interesting and I'm looking forward to it), that should be one of the main purposes of the players association, keeping the history of the club alive. I think that should be the key to associate membership, how important people were to the history of the club, in 20 or 50 or 100 years people will want to know that Paul Rowley was the coach that got us into Super League and John Roddy was the chairman with an excellent board round him that secured the future of the club in the top flight, I don't think there'll be quite as much interest in who was water carrier or ball boy at the time (despite the essential job they do).

I presume the players association is going to be working with the Heritage Numbers when that is released (should be very interesting and I'm looking forward to it), that should be one of the main purposes of the players association, keeping the history of the club alive. I think that should be the key to associate membership, how important people were to the history of the club, in 20 or 50 or 100 years people will want to know that Paul Rowley was the coach that got us into Super League and John Roddy was the chairman with an excellent board round him that secured the future of the club in the top flight, I don't think there'll be quite as much interest in who was water carrier or ball boy at the time (despite the essential job they do).

Gents,

It is fantastic reading through this and how you value former players of the club.

I have made contact with Tommy Dickens, and he is coming on board the association. Rod Tickle has sent me some pictures which I've put on twitter @leighcpa - Rod has got me email for Tony Barrow. It is snowballing nicely!

I can't believe that Dave Jones (my teacher from St Peters who got me - and many others into rugby) this week told me about his father-in-law who is Dick Breare, he played for Leigh either side of the war!

The heritage numbers could be fantastic for the club. Plans are in place for something special and if it comes off could be emotional and give the club some well deserved praise for the way they are handing their history.

We have had 166 players make just 1 appearance for the club, but like Mike Latham said to me, their are supporters out there who would love to have played 1 game. These players are still part of the history and are credited with their unique heritage number. I know some lads are a little embarrassed about this and feel they don't deserve to be mentioned alongside some of the great names who have worn the shirt.

I have been privy to seeing he numbers and around 900 pictures Mike has sent to me. I've found it interesting and emotional looking back at the names on the list!

We are also looking at getting a re-union together with the 71 Wembley team when David Eckersley is over later this year.

This could be an exciting times for the history of Leigh and I urge ALL former players whether they have played 1 game or a 100 games to get in touch.

Ask players you know to email: leighcpa@gmail.com

Jason

Gents,

It is fantastic reading through this and how you value former players of the club.

I have made contact with Tommy Dickens, and he is coming on board the association. Rod Tickle has sent me some pictures which I've put on twitter @leighcpa - Rod has got me email for Tony Barrow. It is snowballing nicely!

I can't believe that Dave Jones (my teacher from St Peters who got me - and many others into rugby) this week told me about his father-in-law who is Dick Breare, he played for Leigh either side of the war!

The heritage numbers could be fantastic for the club. Plans are in place for something special and if it comes off could be emotional and give the club some well deserved praise for the way they are handing their history.

We have had 166 players make just 1 appearance for the club, but like Mike Latham said to me, their are supporters out there who would love to have played 1 game. These players are still part of the history and are credited with their unique heritage number. I know some lads are a little embarrassed about this and feel they don't deserve to be mentioned alongside some of the great names who have worn the shirt.

I have been privy to seeing he numbers and around 900 pictures Mike has sent to me. I've found it interesting and emotional looking back at the names on the list!

We are also looking at getting a re-union together with the 71 Wembley team when David Eckersley is over later this year.

This could be an exciting times for the history of Leigh and I urge ALL former players whether they have played 1 game or a 100 games to get in touch.

Ask players you know to email: leighcpa@gmail.com

Jason

Jason

I was privileged to see the heritage numbers myself a few months ago and it's an amazing piece of work compiled by Mike and some very dedicated people helping along the way.

This truly is massive for the club and opens up so many other doors.

You are doing a fantastic job with the past players and it really is great to see the old faces around the club on match day.

Long may it continue, well done.

Best Wishes

Andy Mazey

Jason

I was privileged to see the heritage numbers myself a few months ago and it's an amazing piece of work compiled by Mike and some very dedicated people helping along the way.

This truly is massive for the club and opens up so many other doors.

You are doing a fantastic job with the past players and it really is great to see the old faces around the club on match day.

Long may it continue, well done.

Best Wishes

Andy Mazey