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as folk know I don't usually back against Leigh , but I may be persuaded to back Batley with +20 start .

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Centurions have a better pack & better backline


Batley have better pie & peas.....

Got a Journal today

- who else has seen the 4 page wrap around and all the other news inside

How do you know ?About the pie and peas?There is NO mouth hole in your Brown paper bag



, I agree about your statement about the Centurions pack and backline though .Charlie knows .

Me.

You're on form today Ian I should of said stump between legs or should that be pointing to it's @rse?

As I said Iain , I agree about a Centurions win , it will be very interesting to see how we turn out first game up , im confident , but not overconfident , Leigh by 10 for me , as for Dogs ?Our dog Sam is a cross Cairn Terrier , and Can put his tail between his legs , I just don't think Bulldogs can , Salfordlad might know

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I am expecting a easy Leigh win...
For 3 reasons
1...we have a great team this season, great signings to play along fantastic players we kept last season...
and we wont have any money issues ( re players being paid )

2....Batley
John Kear has brought in quite a few young players...not having the experience the Leigh player will have.

3...we've got the best supporters in the land, we've got the best supporters in the land, we've got the best supporters in the land, we've got the

cant wait to start singing in the North Stand

so i will go for
Leigh 46 Batley 12
ATT 2350

A big thank you goes to the board for allowing this season to go ahead
we as fans are now and will always be 150% behind the club

LoyalLeyther

Cant see anything other than comfortable Leigh win by 20+. Batley have lost some key players and replaced most of them with mediocre replacements and appear to be struggling to create much in pre season. The local press stated yesterday that Black will now miss the start of the season so they will be further disadvantaged. Cant believe on the back of last season the recruitment this season has been so underwhelming.
As for the season in general Featherstone & Leigh for top 2, cant see sheffield or halifax
touching either this year but the eagles cant be written off....

Dead excited now for the first proper game

You know what my gut instincts tell me Andy don't comment be professional well sod it that's one heck of a great post and I'm with you!!!

This pack we've got will smash Batley to pieces regardless of how many duels they can get hold of this year or who coaches them!!!

We are Leigh and we will be taking it to every single one of these clubs in the Championship this year no matter who they are. Some great teams and coaches in this league so I can't wait for this season to start now.

Let battle commence.

may be true.....based on this year's batley side....but then again we hear the same every pre-season........its probably not Batley who you will have to worry about this its the other 2 or 3 usual suspects I guess.........I bet its a relief that you wont have to go through the play off's though to get one of the top two spots on offer lol

Andy you know how much I like your Enthusiasm

and I feel your positive vibes are very infectious , nowt wrong with either , but im not getting to carried away by anything , its happened in the past where we have been expecting this and that , and it hasn't happened , I hope im totally wrong , but Batley for me are a Spoiling side , they don't play open rugby , and I feel a 10 point win will be OK . I hope to see you sometime on Sunday .Charlie .

We respect everyone but fear no one mate.

If Batley are anywhere near as strong as last season it promises to be a great game so I hope you guys can bring a good following and add to the atmosphere.

I'm not predicting a score because it tempts fate

Looking forward to seeing where we are at as playing SL teams doesnt give us a clear indication .

Getting excited for the season now. I think if Batley play their similar style of relying on size and power we'll beat them fairly easily, we have the pack to handle it with the creativity and speed in the backs to score a few points against them. Should be a good interesting game to see just how we play.

LS I really hope you are right , the bullfrogs wont turn up net week to lie down they never do , ive never been more optimistic about a new season as I am now , but I want to see our team play in a Competitive game before making any predictions .There are a couple of weak teams in the League this year , but also a couple of strong ones to , I also hope the Leigh Public come out to in numbers to support the Centurions .Not just the Die-hards .

Be interesting to see what the attendance will be. Only been to odd games for the last few years, but there is a genuine interest in the outcome of this season. A good result to kick start the season could be vital in ensuring the likes of myself (bringing son and grandson) attend more than not this season.
As a matter of interest is the 5 ticket option still on offer??

Good.

I do not know about the 5 ticket option but I am ringing the ticket office 2morro so will ask.

This is the best Leigh squad for 30 years as you will see next Sunday.

One thing is for sure. Batley will be out to show that they are contenders this season, so will be no push overs, but.....
This big mobile pack we have will take on any pack and always have us on the front foot. That will give our half backs the space and time that will give our much improved back line some quality ball. I can't wait to see Riddy, Kes, Kay etc getting the ball from a quick play the ball after a rollicking run from one of our pack.
My head says give it time and don't get carried away,
My Leyther heart however is crying from the roof tops,
"Bring em' all on cause this year we're taking no prisoners "


38-18 and 2485 (though I hope it's even more)
I can't be on the terraces but my name is right on the back of the shirt with my Dad and son right by me. We will be pushing the lads forward at every step.
Come on you Leyth

Just had a phone call from my youngest daughter.

Leigh Miners Rangers under 8's will run out with the team on Sunday.



So you will see twinkletoes (one of my grandsons and faster than Des Drummond) and consequently his mam and dad will be there too.

His dad used to play for Leigh' he was bloody useless.

Really hope we put batley to the sword is so important we get off to a good start so people sit up and take notice that leigh are going to take some stopping this year. Think fev are still the team to beat but really think we can finish 2nd this year... Come on leigh

Wow. Judging by some of these posts, the rest of the Championship might as well not bother turning up next season.

We'll see, eh?

haha give them the trophy and the cheque now lol......

All JK will need to do is stick this forum up on the dressing room wall next Sunday. Hey presto - instant team-talk!