Yes the pitch was awful, and so was the weather. It was like that for both teams. Most pitches in the championship are crap, so let's play all our games at the LSV shall we?

The pitch was terrible, as was our performance for 60+ minutes, early days yet though (for our small squad).

Wow. Just wow.

To be fair most Leigh fans seem to have acknowledged that conditions are going to be like that when it's February and it's been battering down with rain for hours beforehand (and on previous days). And they were, as has been stated, the same for both teams.

But there's always going to be one or two sore losers like this, I don't doubt we'd have a few too in the same circumstances.

Leigh will be fine this season, there are some quality players in that line-up. McDonald is clearly going to be a standout player in this division. I thought Ioane was absolutely outstanding, he had a HUGE game. Asiata and Amone will clearly be very good with a few more games under their belt, Mellor is a fine half back at this level, McDonell looks very promising.

Conversely Nisbet and Dixon struggled all night, Aekins looked like he wasn't up for such a tough challenge, Smith had a poor night and Reynolds, I just don't get why you're going round with him again.

We'll play you again at least twice and probably more, and those games will be very different, but we'll have to see in what way. Leigh will look different next time and will fancy themselves more on a quicker track, and so will we.

I don't think Leigh fans should be too worried yet, other than perhaps Atomic who ought to be wondering how Fev can score five tries (four of them from fluid attacking movements) on a pitch that was a "disgrace to the sport".

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All in all a well put post,Fev were the better team on the night no doubt , we had a couple of men hiding and a few showed promise , I’m not to downhearted,we lost a battle yeah, but a few moreahead and not just with Fev.
We are light of troops but things will improve , I said before everything went wrong for Dixon , but these things happen and young Nisbet will improve , Brand was invisible , but I like the lad ,give him a chance ,we lost Green early on ,and a Sidlow before the game so let’s regroup and get ready for Monday.
I agree what was said about Reynolds and Mellor playing on opposite sides of the pitch ,IT DOESNT WORK they are a partnership ,Reynolds has to start being involved , start running at the opposition defence,not keep moaning ,our pack is very good and will improve as the season goes on ,and for Cokey , my spine ,is sore at the moment .quote="The Phantom Horseman"

Jeez I remember the days at Hilton Park when we prayed for Rain and a muddy pitch when the visitors were equal if not better. Some Leigh fans, (maybe they have only recently, in LSV times started to watch Leigh) seem to have turned into Pitch/Stadium Snobs, there are as many more poor pitches in RL than there are good, fair play to Fev and if I was them id have had the hoses on it to if I thought it would give me an advantage.

Wingers not good enough,hookers too slow,Reynolds NEVER good enough at any level.Thank god Mellor is still with us.McDonald will soon be targeted,by far our best signing up to now. p.s was that pitch watered...?

Disciplinary latest

James McDonnell (Leigh) – Grade B Dangerous Throw – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Kieran Dixon (Leigh) – Grade B Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Quote ="newshy38" p.s was that pitch watered...?'" Yes, by good old mother nature. For anyone who doubts what even half an hour of heavy rain can do on a pitch that has already had a lot of rain over the previous 48 hours, check out the pitch at the start of Halifax's game against London - where it's nice and green, if a bit slow after all the previous rain over the weekend - compared with the conditions after the last try. I think they had 20-30 minutes of heavy rain during the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRyXJVoO3DA It lashed it down from some time at Fev in the hour leading up to kickoff on top of lots of previous rain over the weekend. That's why that pitch, like most regular other grass pitches, cut up.

Quote ="newshy38" p.s was that pitch watered...?'" Yes, by good old mother nature. For anyone who doubts what even half an hour of heavy rain can do on a pitch that has already had a lot of rain over the previous 48 hours, check out the pitch at the start of Halifax's game against London - where it's nice and green, if a bit slow after all the previous rain over the weekend - compared with the conditions after the last try. I think they had 20-30 minutes of heavy rain during the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRyXJVoO3DA It lashed it down from some time at Fev in the hour leading up to kickoff on top of lots of previous rain over the weekend. That's why that pitch, like most regular other grass pitches, cut up.

Chris Green's Injury.

Still firmly believe we need another 4 or 5 to see the season out as Champions.

Keenan Brand too weak, Reynolds no vision or kicking game.

In the pre match interview Lam seemed to chose his words carefully but seemed unimpressed with our half back combination & not surprised.

I am hopeful that Gelling signs & is still hungry for the game, if he's not that bothered don't pursue him !
Ipape can't arrive fast enough IMO.

Having now seen Fev, albeit on a swamp, I don’t think they are as strong in quality as most think, it remains to be seen if Leilua heart is in it to play all season in Championship on some crappy pitches in run down stadiums with small crowds.

Feath played well. They are more together as a team obviously and the ground with the slope and pitch conditions gave them a great advantage. Think we will improve but squad size is a worry and half backs and spine need to work together better. Early days onto Bradford and back at LSV.

After hard work by the club,we have been unable to tempt Josh Dugan, and Corey Norman (both 31) out of retirement. Talks are still ongoing regarding Gelling.

I would imaging both Dugan and Norman would have cost a great deal of cash , which shows Derek is not put off by big contracts , hopefully when the time arrives we can attract quality players , going off Dereks statement to Love Rugby League , his intentions are there for folk to see , have faith .

Ian, I have plenty of faith in Degsey bringing in players but, we are a little fragile atm, and anymore injuries/suspensions to key players and the pressure could start to take effect. I just remember that bad start in 2018 spending lots of cash, and not making the playoffs. We have a smaller squad now than what we had then. Anyway, I reckon your spine is as good as Leyths.

Derek ,I’ve seen owd books wi better spines than mine , we will be ok yeah I remember when we didn’t make the play offs , I think Derek will remember that season as well m which is why I think he will sort things out soon ,as has been said we are light on numbers and Reynolds must alter his playmaking tactics , but I will make a better conclusion after the Bradford game on Monday .

Charlie! Mr Beaumont has put people in place to sort it. Why do you still dwell on Mr Beaumont sorting it. He may pay the bills with assurances. The only reason Bradford becomes a contest is the lack of squad Leigh have to play.

Taking players from all over the world is Mr Beaumont’s way. Chester and Lam should know better.

Atomic , I may mention Derek a lot but I feel we are lucky to have the bloke , I agree Lammy and Chester are now responsible for recruitment which is why I feel Reynolds won’t last long unless he alters his game plan ,Chester wasn’t keen on him at Wakey ,and Lammy didn’t seem convinced in his post match interview.
As for our lack of squad ,I’m happy with the 17 declared for the Bradford game ,and as for taking players from all over the world , I’ve always said I’d sign an Eskimo or a Tibetan Monk if they were good enough .

Adrian Lama?

I’d have him at stand off.

Ian, we've got our man!

Here he is in training!!

Derek I know it may seem I’m targeting Ben Reynolds , but he doesn’t seem to be progressing ,is he at Leigh because he was given a 2 year deal.?
We have some difficult games approaching , tomorrow the Bulls won’t lie down , then we are away at York , we seem to have a decent squad out tomorrow , and hopefully give the ball a bit of air , not many points scored today , maybe because of the conditions , but we are at. The LSV so things should be better .
I’m predicting a Leigh win , by 14 , hopefully a happy debut for Hitchcox.

Ian, iv'e always questioned Reynolds at stand off, and we all know that position has to be addressed asap. I'm going for a Leigh win tomorrow with hopefully a good performance, and hopefully no injuries or suspensions. It's alright Degsey saying they are waiting for the right players to become available but, he's obviously got it wrong with Reynolds. I still believe we could have kept hold of a couple or so of players from last season,but hey, after Degsy's massive outburst at the players on the coach after the Magic W/E, I'm not surprised they wanted to GTFO at the end of the season.

I'd be very interested in Jonathon Ford and other Toulouse stars forced to leave through vaccination laws. Toulouse will themselves be looking for players.

I agree Jonathon Ford would be a very good addition to our team ,things seem to have gone quiet on him , who knows something may be going on behind the scenes we are not privy to , the Management will do the right thing when the time is right .

Im glad you agree about a win tomorrow,after last seasons Magic Week end debacle I’m not surprised Derek was livid , the players deserved it , it’s ok secret I’m a Ryan Brierley fan , I would have done anything to keep him at Leigh , I feel maybe Derek called his bluff and was proved wrong , but that’s life , I think Derekis a loyal bloke which is why Ben is still with us , I just feel he offers us very little in attack ,defence , or his kicking game , he is a good goal kicker , but we have others in the squad .