I'm getting fed up of this forum bashing and the references to user names. I've read plenty of comments from people underwhelmed by the signing on other outlets and I'm sure it will be discussed by many on the coach to Doncaster. I haven't read anything nasty or personal on here.

For years people on this forum have clubbed together to sponsor players and have been asked to put their hand in their pocket or take part in sponsored walks etc by the club and many anonymous people have done so without wanting to take any personal credit whatsoever. So I find all the anonymous digs a little unfair.

Let's not forget, had the relative of a certain player not anonymously revealed on here that last spring players had not been paid and the club was in dire straits, nobody would have been aware of the situation that eventful Sunday and things may have taken a very different turn.

Jeffries is the first player to be criticised on a sports forum. In fact I would wager that every board on this website currently has threads criticising at least one player. So long as it isn't nasty or personal that is just a part of the modern game.

It could be worse we could have signed a Brazilian.

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Ben, ignore the internet Leythers who own a 'crystal ball' !

I fell asleep reading a dull thread and dreamed I kept on reading, so I awoke from sheer boredom.

We have just released one

You should have watched Star Trek.

Some of these Leigh experts need to join the board/coaching staff.
We have 'won the league' barring a miracle, nearly won at Leeds Rhinos, whilst probably also on our way to winning 500K prize money. Yet still folk find things to MOAN about...weird.
WHAT AN AMAZING SEASON.....thank you The Players, Coaching Staff, and Board Of Directors. Never imagined it would have been as good as this.

No moaning budge, just expressing opinions on an independant message board , thats what they are for

Similarily I find it strange that some were complaining about the ' expansive ' nature of Leighs play, so when do they want Leigh to play attractive RL, considering they are currently 12 points clear

,just how much of a lead makes it ok to chance their arm?

Well, for what its worth, I find it a 'strange' signing.

Welcome to Leigh though 'and all that' and prove the doubters wrong !!

Why? I travel for over an hour and half to get to games then pay my admission fee. Since when did expressing an opinion contrary to the party line become some sort of Orwellian thought crime?

This insinuation that you are only a 'true supporter' if you refuse to say anything pessimistic is pathetic. As I said earlier there was a carbon copy of this thread when we signed Asotasi. It's also that blind faith over in Featherstone that people here have enjoyed laughing at.

Isn't the logical thing to do when discussing abilities, skills etc of a sportsman to actually wait until you have let them prove or disprove they are still capable.

It is perfectly fine to be absolutely loving the season yet still comment on matters with an honest opinion.

Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Apologies, I actually meant professional rugby.

I think what he has played is classed as semi pro over there but I could be wrong. You could say a bit like the Championship here which is what we are in next year. But hey lets not let a few facts get in the way of an informed opinion. Not going to argue about this my opinion is mine and I will bag the board if they need it after they guy has proved or disproved he still has it. From what I can see he is not just coming for his playing abilities.

Although as someone has pointed out if he reads this thread he will sign for someone else.

Thought party lines went out with mobile phones??

Not old enough to even remember those Fred, had to google that one en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_line_(telephony)

Not old enough to even remember those Fred, had to google that one en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_line_(telephony)

As I see it we may not necessarily see the benefit of him actually on the pitch. May well end up just being a squad player but his experience at the higher level will be invaluable for the half backs (including any up and coming youngsters).

Doesn't sound like we were the only team after him, so he must still have something to offer.

All about opinions this forum, why people keep falling out with each other on here is beyond me, and one of the reasons why I rarely comment on here any more.

May follow your example Col. I think you are saying what I was trying to say earlier although you have probably put it across better.

I object to being classed as a moaner just because I 'questioned' the signing of a player who is at the latter end of his career.

I think the board are fantastic, the coach is brilliant and this team will go down in our history as one of the best we've ever had - and I think most people think the same.

I haven't heard one person on here slag off any of the above and if we're to be classed as moaners, then you lot complaining about it should be classed as sh 1 t stirrers for trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.

The fact is, none of know how good/bad he is because he doesn't seem to have played much lately but Paul and Derek obviously know something we don't and believe he can do a job for us or they wouldn't have signed him.

This is one of the best, most exciting times in recent memory to be a Leigh fan, we all get it and we're all going along for the ride so please don't try to make out that we don't appreciate it or have forgotten the bad times because WE WILL NEVER FORGET those dark days.

Rant over.

In terms of developing a professionally run business this is probably the most exciting time in the Club's entire history. Yet the signing of one player seems to have polarised opinion more than anything else - amazing!
Things are perhaps going so well it is time to hit the self destruct button.
Just imagine the "noise level" as and when we hit a really challenging period for the club - for example, a poor run of results on the field.
With great respect, my personal recommendation to Andy would be to stop posting (no matter how frustrated he may feel). In my humble opinion he should reinstate his previous decision not to post. It has been demonstrated on several occasions that posting a personal view as a member of the BOM appears to inflame rather than help. I also believe this thread is a clear demonstration as to why it is so important to maintain anonymity when posting.
It has also demonstrated how easy things can escalate to a point that is potentially damaging for the club. I suggest every one of us carries a responsibility here.

Debate is healthy but it would seem some would have it done away with, didn't that happen in 1930's Germany and we all know what that caused. Debate www.thefreedictionary.com/debate Yes Derek I remember dials on phones and even trim phones with that bloody annoying chirp chirp, dont forget PABX n'all didn't know I was a phone buff did you Bring back the local exchanges I say.

Debate is healthy but it would seem some would have it done away with, didn't that happen in 1930's Germany and we all know what that caused. Debate www.thefreedictionary.com/debate Yes Derek I remember dials on phones and even trim phones with that bloody annoying chirp chirp, dont forget PABX n'all didn't know I was a phone buff did you Bring back the local exchanges I say.

#boring

Some folk need to get a life and get off internet message boards

Quote ="FredParky"Debate is healthy but it would seem some would have it done away with, didn't that happen in 1930's Germany and we all know what that caused. Debate www.thefreedictionary.com/debate Yes Derek I remember dials on phones and even trim phones with that bloody annoying chirp chirp, dont forget PABX n'all didn't know I was a phone buff did you Bring back the local exchanges I say. '"

Quote ="FredParky"Debate is healthy but it would seem some would have it done away with, didn't that happen in 1930's Germany and we all know what that caused. Debate www.thefreedictionary.com/debate Yes Derek I remember dials on phones and even trim phones with that bloody annoying chirp chirp, dont forget PABX n'all didn't know I was a phone buff did you Bring back the local exchanges I say. '"

Why, I do not have the money nor time to join the board or the skills/qualifications to join the coaching team however that does not mean I cannot express an OPINION on a signing, I have not and will not slag off Ben unless he turns out to be awful in a Leigh shirt which, I hope is not the case.

This is Season has been unbelievable but just because a few people are surprised or do not think this signing is a good idea does not make them any less of a fan than you or mean they are not enjoying the season as much.

Phil Kinsella (Radio Manchester) has tweeted that he has spoken to Jeffries recently about his move to Leigh, and he is now moving out of the Newcastle League to play for Jason Demetrious's Northern Pride in the Queensland Cup comp for the rest of the season.