No, don't blame the players at all. That would fall at the feet of Mr Morality

Iggy ,I still don't know the answer to Pauls statement about morals and integrity,or his real reason for leaving Leigh , maybe he was approached by Canada and liked what he saw , I don't know, I do know the players he is supposed to be signing could be classed as Rugby Mercenaries , and I don't think we are going to lose any sleep over the guys he is supposed to have signed, I bear no malice to Paul, I hope it works out, somehow I have my doubts though, it reminds me of the Cardiff Blue Dragons ,and Mansfield Marksmen days and we all know how they went on.
Again it's not the Coach or the players as the reason why we support a team, it's the Club itself, most on this Forum are Leythers 100% and always will be, Leigh Centurions will still be here when Toronto RLFC have passed on, I'm sure of that.

I've never been to Toronto or Canada for that, so I can't comment on what there is to do , or attractions ,I'm sure it's the lure of cash and the novelty of playing over there,I think the travelling may get a few players down, however we will see.

I've travelled there for work quite a lot over the last few years, and while it's a nice city, the novelty definitely wears thin after a couple of trips.

Surely it has more to offer than Leigh ?
Don't get me wrong, I am NOT dissing Leigh but it appears to be a vibrant, clean & economically more attractive proposition from the outside looking in.

I think if I were in my 20's or the last throws of my RL career then I would give Toronto a shot too, so I don't blame any of the lads at all.

Anyone know if Beswick is now [iFit or Unfit[/i to play RL ? Or are we just carrying him for some reason?

Been here since 2002 and, despite the lack of charity shops and Silcocks Fair not coming every other year, I ain't bored yet.

Maybe Paul meant that he couldn't stay at the club then leave- causing major upheaval - at the business end of the season. He could have carried on taking wages and jumped last minute but it would be against his morals and honesty. I'd like to think of it like that anyway.

NO charity shops.....definitely not going to Toronto then !

Do they have a visit from the Circus?

I said it's a nice city, in fact it it's a lovely city. When I've been there, (have numerous times, including stopping for a month once), I felt it was the sort of city that would be better to live in than visit as a tourist. My point was, these players wont really be moving to Toronto though, they'll still spend more time in Britain than Toronto, spending every second month during the league season over there. First few trips will be great for them, but as the season goes on, the idea of keep leaving home for four weeks will start to become a drag for some of the staff.

To make matters worse, the time in Britain will be in Yorkshire!

Good of you to get a dig in about leigh though...

fortnight before the biggest & most important season in Leigh's recent history!" Quite possibly said something he shouldn't too. Paul's probably then gone off in a huff, imagining himself to be the victim after his (deserved) telling off, at the fact the club hasn't given him full blessing to walk out when we need him most.

In the end I think Jukes is doing a better job anyway. Seems to have a much better understanding of squad rotation & giving players time to fully recover from injury for when you need them most.

So perhaps the real issue is not Toronto at all, it's the fact that players won't be living at home. No intent to have a pop at my home town, I'm proud to be a leyther and always will be. But I am aware of its limitations!

Disappointing Ridy and Liam would prefer to step down a level than have a crack at SL.
Less than impressed with PR and his implications about behaviour of peopke at the club.
Happy for anyone to pursue their career but do it right.

Bulls to dual reg with Toronto.First the training ground and now the players,whatever next Toronto Bulls. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... o_brainer/

Bulls to dual reg with Toronto.First the training ground and now the players,whatever next Toronto Bulls. www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... o_brainer/

I notice that Noble ,"Wants to set the highest possible standards", he has failed straight away by having Rowley on board.

The thing I noticed most of all was that he said he hoped Bradford would get promoted to SL ....

Seems he will sing the tune of the piper who pays the highest $$$/ £££.

A shame he couldn't say that he hoped [iBOTH or &/or[/i Bradford & [iLeigh[/i could get promoted.
He made much of being a Leigh lad & Leigh Mad when he was coach & AFAIK he still lives in Atherton so a little nod to the fans that supported you as player & coach wouldn't have done any harm Paul.

Atherton?I thought Paul had a house in Worsley, and Ryan Giggs was his next door neighbour.

Now that's a cracker...

Gadbury Fold, same estate as Kirky from Coronation Street AFAIK.

Moved to Worsley a few months ago. Posts a lot on Instagram. He certainly has a nice pad now. Must be on the big bucks at Toronto.

What happens the season after if they are in the same league?

They'll all change to loanees..

Kirk (Andy) goes to the same doctors as me (in Astley)....how good is that ?

Is it a Witch doctor?

No Charles, it's a 'thick doctor' for Kirk, but I see a 'clever doctor' !