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| I think this is the state of play of the squad signed for 2022.
Currently we have 21 signed - of which only 18 are in the UK training at the moment.
We have 12 backs and 9 forwards - although there are a few players such as Wardle, Stone & Hingano who can switch between the forwards & backs.
Of the backs - I think 6 list their main position as winger, but we only have 2 recognised centres and 3 halves.
We certainly have a severe lack of forwards - In a 17 man match day squad there are usually 10 forwards - currently we have 9 in the whole squad - only 7 in the UK.
Our friendly against Saints is 16 days away, our first championship match only 24 days away and Featherstone away 32 days away.
To me this does not seem to be very good planning / preparation for the forthcoming season. Has something gone wrong?
[uCOACHING STAFF[/u
Chris Chester (Head of Rugby)
Adrian Lam (Head Coach)
Tony Clubb (Assistant Coach)
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FULL BACKS
1. Jy Hitchcox (from Toulouse)
2. Caleb Aekins (from Canberra Raiders)
WINGERS
3. Ed Chamberlain (from Salford Red Devils)
4. Luis Roberts (from Swinton)
5. Jayden Hatton (from Widnes)
6. Tom Nisbett (loan from St Helens)
7. Kieran Dixon (on trial - ex London Broncos)
CENTRES
8. Keanan Brand - (from Warrington)
9. Nene MacDonald (from Cronulla Sharks)
HALF BACKS
10. Joe Mellor (retained from 2021 squad)
11. Ben Reynolds (retained from 2021 squad)
12. Ata Hingano (from Salford)
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PROPS
1. Mark Ioane (retained from 2021 squad)
2. Adam Sidlow (retained from 2021 squad)
3. Chris Green (from Wakefield Trinity)
4. Tom Amone (from Wests Tigers)
HOOKERS
5. Aaron Smith (loan from St Helens)
SECOND ROW & LOOSE FORWARD
6. Sam Stone (retained from 2021 squad)
7. Jacob Jones (from London Broncos)
8. Joe Wardle (from Huddersfield Giants)
9. John Asiata (from Brisbane Broncos)
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| We have had a few ex-players come out recently and talk about an unprofessional environment at Leigh over the last couple of seasons, coupled with all last years directors leaving, the state of the quality of content coming out of the club, next to no call to action about buying season tickets and getting behind the club and the poor preparation we suffer every year with with squad there is certainly a pattern emerging.
Looks like the days of huge opening day attendances against Fev & Bradford are long gone, along with any excitement for the new season.
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| We are tipped to finish top 2 and with a few more to signings to give us a bit more depth that is a strong championship squad. As always the fans can play their part. Never a dull moment supporting the Centurions.
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| Some folk on here are similar to Rumplestiltskin they delight in being negative and love having a pop at the Club and Derek , maybe they have personal issues , of which don’t concern me , I’m only interested in the Centurions , Derek is a very shrewd man and a very good businessman , he has brought in quality to lead us , and I feel he won’t let us down , let’s wait and see.
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| There are some on here who would always describe a half full glass as being two thirds empty.
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| Quote ="Dexter65"There are some on here who would always describe a half full glass as being two thirds empty.'"
A glass is always at least half full and the answer to “want another” is always yes when its ⅔ full. Never let a mate get ⅔ empty.
Chester and Lam are not new at this game. They will have us ready with the right players when it counts.
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| Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"A glass is always at least half full and the answer to “want another” is always yes when its ⅔ full. Never let a mate get ⅔ empty.
Chester and Lam are not new at this game. They will have us ready with the right players when it counts.'"
Very true VL , I sure the Club will announce very soon what we are all waiting to hear , this afternoon the Club posted pics of Tom Amone arriving in Leigh , and then Chris Chester stated the Club will announce 3 or 4 new signings very soon , I’m sure things will be announced as soon as everything is cut and dried .
We will be in position to make a real challenge for a return to SL this coming season ,Messers Chester ,Lam ,and Clubb haven’t come for the lobby or the scenery at the LSV ,in Leigh Centurions andDerek we trust .
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| Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"I have no idea what you are talking about or what you are DM'ing me for. I am talking specifically about your posts trolling on the Fax forum.
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If you have no idea,then retreat to your stronghold. No point continually harassing me.
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| Quote ="The Charlie Caroli"Very true VL , I sure the Club will announce very soon what we are all waiting to hear , this afternoon the Club posted pics of Tom Amone arriving in Leigh , and then Chris Chester stated the Club will announce 3 or 4 new signings very soon , I’m sure things will be announced as soon as everything is cut and dried .
We will be in position to make a real challenge for a return to SL this coming season ,Messers Chester ,Lam ,and Clubb haven’t come for the lobby or the scenery at the LSV ,in Leigh Centurions andDerek we trust .'"
Lot of money Charlie already being paid out.. These guys are professionals at the top of the top.
Bloody hell. Nothing to worry about.
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| Quote ="atomic"Lot of money Charlie already being paid out.. These guys are professionals at the top of the top.
Bloody hell. Nothing to worry about.'"
My point is ,I truly think everything is in hand , just waiting for the right time , I agree lots of money being paid out , which is why I think we should let Derek get on with providing Chester and Lam with the tools to do the job , my view is without Derek we wouldn’t be able to get the quality of players we are signing .
Yeah , at the moment the squad looks a bit thin , but a couple of additions will soon alter that , ask any Fev fan who they see as a danger to their SL dreams , I’m sure 100% will answer Leigh Centurions .
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| Most of these lads, I've never heard of. I'm just hoping they are "Awreet". Our Super League seasons have shown that you can't just buy a team
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| Quote ="mattwom"Most of these lads, I've never heard of. I'm just hoping they are "Awreet". Our Super League seasons have shown that you can't just buy a team'"
Matt, look at rugby over the years Maurice Lindsay certainly bought a team ,more than one , and look at Cas , Hull, Hull KR , even Wigan and Saints are turning to imports , not many are household names.Look at John Asiata 130 first grade NRL appearances, you do t play so many games if you are not good , and Aekins , McDonald ,and Amone have good first grade NRL , our new PNG signing scored a great try against GB and can shift a bit , Jy Hitchcock has a great scoring ratio, our latest signing Dixon is very fast and scores tries for fun , add to this some hungry youngsters , I’m very excited , and we haven’t finished singing yet , yeah some like to knock Derek , maybe they have personal issues with him , but I bet most others teams fans would have him .
Let’s wait till a few games in before worrying , I’m confident , and can’t wait .
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| If this squad doesn’t challenge for the top spot, I’ll eat my ow’d mons flat cap that dates back to at least the Hilton Park 60’s.
Fev will be a force and we will have a few bumps in the early weeks, but this squad and the quality we will get from Saints will be a match for anyone.
Saints have a very large and capable squad this year. They will need to keep them all match fit and engaged. I am sure we will benefit from that (James Bells please !)
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| Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"If this squad doesn’t challenge for the top spot, I’ll eat my ow’d mons flat cap that dates back to at least the Hilton Park 60’s.
Fev will be a force and we will have a few bumps in the early weeks, but this squad and the quality we will get from Saints will be a match for anyone.
Saints have a very large and capable squad this year. They will need to keep them all match fit and engaged. I am sure we will benefit from that (James Bells please !)'"
VL, Saints have big squad and are never frightened to blood youngsters in their first team , this can only benefit us , I can see James Bell making a return to Leigh ,especially if things don’t work out for him , having said that , we have a chance early on with playing Fev away to beat them , and Dane Chisholm isn’t available for the first month , I’m forecasting we will be top of the League at the seasons end .
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| Quote ="The Charlie Caroli"VL, Saints have big squad and are never frightened to blood youngsters in their first team , this can only benefit us , I can see James Bell making a return to Leigh ,especially if things don’t work out for him , having said that , we have a chance early on with playing Fev away to beat them , and Dane Chisholm isn’t available for the first month , I’m forecasting we will be top of the League at the seasons end .'"
I’m totally with you on that forecast Charlie.
Are my glasses rose tinted, absobloodylutely.
And my other glass is as always, half full
Roll on the regular season.
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| Happy with the squad so far and really looking forward to the first home game against Haven. Thank you Derek for enabling such a strong group of players and staff. It should be a great season. Competitive, but we have the strength to compete at the top.
It would be good to recruit a fast 16 stone centre, a big fast second rower and one more nasty middle.
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| Does anybody know the reason why Jayden Hatton who was announced as a new signing pre-Christmas, has now had his picture removed from the club website squad list for 2022, has not been announced as having been given a squad number and who is the only signing who does not appear in the squad to face St Helens?
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| Quote ="Jack Gaskell"Does anybody know the reason why Jayden Hatton who was announced as a new signing pre-Christmas, has now had his picture removed from the club website squad list for 2022, has not been announced as having been given a squad number and who is the only signing who does not appear in the squad to face St Helens?'"
Not sure. But if Leigh achieve SL next season many will be missing.
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| Quote ="atomic"Not sure. But if Leigh achieve SL next season many will be missing.'"
Chris Chester has gone on record several times that this is not the intention going forward. There will be some change of course but not like we have seen previously. This squad is, at its core, quality
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| Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"Chris Chester has gone on record several times that this is not the intention going forward. There will be some change of course but not like we have seen previously. This squad is, at its core, quality
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That’s wonderful Van..Unfortunately you can’t carry so many quota spots in SL. I’m sure Chris Chester is aware of that. Then again things could change. Most of these players are in the shop window.
Do you accept that as a way forward?
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| Quote ="atomic"That’s wonderful Van..Unfortunately you can’t carry so many quota spots in SL. I’m sure Chris Chester is aware of that. Then again things could change. Most of these players are in the shop window.
Do you accept that as a way forward?'"
This squad is designed to attain SL and then prevent another mass redesign. This is not my opinion, it is the clear statement of both Chris Chester and Adrian Lam
Some may be here “in the shop window” but should we attain SL, we are in the driving seat to retain players who want to play SL. It is after all our shop.
Quota spots will dictate some movement but again we have significant control of who fills those spots SL. And significant experience with/of the players we chose to retain.
Either Chris Chester and Adrian Lam are blowing smoke and have no idea what they are doing, or …….
I accept that as a way forward.
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| Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"This squad is designed to attain SL and then prevent another mass redesign. This is not my opinion, it is the clear statement of both Chris Chester and Adrian Lam
Some may be here “in the shop window” but should we attain SL, we are in the driving seat to retain players who want to play SL. It is after all our shop.
Quota spots will dictate some movement but again we have significant control of who fills those spots SL. And significant experience with/of the players we chose to retain.
Either Chris Chester and Adrian Lam are blowing smoke and have no idea what they are doing, or …….
I accept that as a way forward.'"
I have no doubt that squad is capable of SL. The question I asked you was is that the way forward? Which obviously you can’t answer. The appointment of both Lam and Chester should see nothing less than SL. Sustainability when we get there again isn’t Lam’s issue.
No infrastructure.
If you accept that as a way forward, you need to give your head a wobble.Leigh are again buying a squad to do a job. A season later we do the same again.
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| Quote ="atomic"I have no doubt that squad is capable of SL. The question I asked you was is that the way forward? Which obviously you can’t answer. The appointment of both Lam and Chester should see nothing less than SL. Sustainability when we get there again isn’t Lam’s issue.
No infrastructure.
If you accept that as a way forward, you need to give your head a wobble.Leigh are again buying a squad to do a job. A season later we do the same again.'"
what a clown
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Or his village is searching for him
Tonight we had SL quality all over the park, that will be the backbone of our squad should we make it - and some real quality has only just started training with us.
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| Quote ="atomic"I have no doubt that squad is capable of SL. The question I asked you was is that the way forward? Which obviously you can’t answer. The appointment of both Lam and Chester should see nothing less than SL. Sustainability when we get there again isn’t Lam’s issue.
No infrastructure.
If you accept that as a way forward, you need to give your head a wobble.Leigh are again buying a squad to do a job. A season later we do the same again.'"
Why do you insist on trying to inflame and insult people who support our team on here in a positive way. After your response I don’t feel the need to respond to you, but what the heck.
I will however not be drawn into keyboard argument with you further.
- I believe that striving to achieve SL is a positive way forward for our club (said with wobbling at all).
- I believe that the only way to do that is to assemble a team that is capable of doing that (obviously, well it is to me at least) and can then be kept somewhat intact for the first season of SL because it has the quality within it to make that a viable proposition.
- I believe we are on the right track to do both those points above.
- Adrian Lam has gone on record that the squad is being built to be sustainable in SL. He is the head coach, of course it is his issue. He will be judge on its success on the field for heavens sake.
And to answer the question again, though you said I had not.
YES, I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS THE WAY FORWARD.
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