It's not a rumour ,he has had an offer from Castleford.

Hopefully he will stick with the club that has stuck with him and not kept messing him about...

First big test for the new BOM.

I agree 100 % and I am sure the BOM knows what an asset we have here.

It would be an odd move to make in the sense that if the RFL move to 2 divisions of 10, Castleford could well end up in the same division as Leigh.

He'd be crazy to go back there.

Ryan is a talented player and will receive offers from a number of SL clubs that's all credit to the guy and his progress at Leigh, at the end of the day he must take the deal best for him and his future, if that not be at Leigh then so be it he is enjoying his time at Leigh immensely and I know it will take an effort to leave the club he loves.
I for one and I have told him so will be sad to see him leave but I understand he is an ambitious young man who wants to play on the highest 'stage' that he can and for anyone to stand in his way would be an insult to the guy and his talents.

Totaly agree Fred but I think a move to Cas is wrong for Ryan. Where would they play him for a start? Ryan needs two more years to build himself up before he sets SL alight.

If he wants to go back we can't stand in his way, so maybe a straight swap for Jamie Ellis ????

Pretty obvious that Fred with all due respect.

No one is saying they want to stand in young Ryan's way of playing elite Rugby League. Far from it, He deserves to play at the highest level.

The question is are Castleford the right club for him to do that, given where he is now and which club it was that dumped him.

Come next season's restructure Castleford may not be playing in or at a higher level than he would do with Leigh.

IMO He would be badly advised to sign for Castleford. If I was him, I would see out this season and see what other options are available. Super League or otherwise.

But then what do I know?

What Leigh MUST do is ensure all our teams below the 1st team have only players contracted to Leigh (or non contracted).
Playing other teams players in our youth team must stop as we need to ensure if our players leave for money, full time careers or any other reasons that we have our own players ready and chomping at the bit to fill the void and they are used to our systems.

Well if he has you have just dropped the club and the lad right in the poop because nobody to my knowledge has given permission to anyone to talk to any of our players.

While we won't stand in the way of players as we've shown with Sam procedures need to be followed and posting on here won't help either club nor the lad.

Frank we do and I'm unaware of any offer and so is Steve Openshaw who I've just spoken with.

I saw Ryan at the 20s today and I believe Steve spoke with him and he didnt mention anything to him so it's buisness as usual and we have a final to look forward to.

While we won't stand in a players way we won't allow clubs to cherry pick our players at will!

Just push the ignore button!!!

It is on CasForum so he hasn't dropped anyone in the poop

Only relaying other forums topics
I didn't know we had to get everything vetted by the BOD

ITS A FORUM!!!

Well I have to agree Matt.

I will be watching my club till the end of my days and just because someone posts something I am not happy with will never alter that.

So many times I have posted I dislike censcorship. It is counter productive. People are entitled to their opinions and it adds to the debate and for me that makes life more interesting.

Wether Cas have made an offer for Ryan is hardly Ryans fault. Well I suppose it is really because he is such an exciting player to watch we can't blame another club for being interested in signing him.

Another club however making an offer for a contracted player without contacting that players club first though is totally out of order and they should be fined for doing it.

I have no reason to disbelieve PNE's post but I would contribute to a keep Ryan at Leigh Centurions fund.

I'm sure you felt great pride in posting it on here two weeks before a cup final

I believe if the RFL stick to the principles of their own rules Leigh will overtake Cas within two years. I will be going to Wheldon Road tomorrow and will not pay for a seat because you cannot view the game from that stand. Not one penny spent on that stadium for spectator comfort. Leigh are on the right road I witnessed that at the semi. First class stadia, first class processes and initiatives in place (NOT SURE LEIGH NEEDED DUAL REG) I hope Leigh can afford to make a couple of players lets say special status. I remember giving Ryan MOM in his very early days at the club. Nice guy as well with the Northern Rail Final to look forward to.

My last post came across wrong having read it again, lets be clear here hes a level headed kid from a good family and loves being a Leigh player so I dont think he will do anything he may regret. At this stage it's message board speculation with no confirmation as to if there is an offer or indeed any contact as I am unaware and so is our Football Director Steve Openshaw of any contact. Given our Chairman JR and Finacial Director are both out of the country also it's very unlikely since Friday there has been any official contact so we shall wait and see if Castleford do come forward to express an official intrest and also if they have the Resource available to make it happen.

Putting aside my Leigh tinted glasses thinking of the lad it isn't the move he needs at this stage for me, longer term he's better than Cas IMO and right now is with the right coach, staff and BOM to help him get much better out of his career than Weldon Road and Cas.

Because three weeks or so ago same poster was claiming Wire and Saints were in for Ryan, which of course they weren't. Some fan two weeks before a major final stirring poop.

Steve Pike gave me some good advice humour or ignore, I chose the later.

Cheers

Andy.

wasn't on about you was referring to PNE who I believe is Ryan's uncle, sure Ryan will be made up with what he's posted

Putting aside my Leigh tinted glasses thinking of the lad it isn't the move he needs at this stage for me, longer term he's better than Cas IMO and right now is with the right coach, staff and BOM to help him get much better out of his career than Weldon Road and Cas.'"

Well I think Ryan can do better then Cas too.
I just hope he stays with us a bit longer.
He will go to SL eventually, of that I have no doubt, he is a credit to the club too, so if we have to lose him like we did Sam, it has to be the right move for him.Although our neighbours be needing a fullback soon!!!!!!

I think Cas is a mistake too. If he has to go to a SL club I hope he holds out for a better one.

Why rejoin a club that didn't want him ?

Cas' loss, Leighs gain.

Get him signed up on a long term contract. Show the fans that the club means business !!

He's worth every money too, get him signed up Leigh

Yes my point was that Ryan deserves to play for an elite Super League club - Not one on it's arsse.