Who putting obstacles in there way ?

Whos treating them with contempt?

You are spot on. This superior complex that some fans seem to get about them because they go to every game or give the club x amount a year is unhelpful. A friend of mine stopped going a couple of years back for a number of reasons, before Christmas he was in the market buying a new shirt and some other stuff and was talking about how he might start going, the old bloke behind him gave him a mouthful for not being a real fan etc etc. All that did is put him off going back.

Some of us are fortunate enough to have few commitments, or enough money to be able to watch RL every weekend. Others don't have the money but chose to scrimp and save so that they never miss a game. I have nothing but respect for anyone who puts money through the turnstiles of a rugby club, but by taking this elite attitude of 'real/loyal supporters' (call it what you will) you are doing the sport a disservice.

There are plenty of people in the town who have stopped going- disenchantment, family, work, soccer, other clubs, whatever. Blaming these people for all and sundry achieves nothing other than putting them off going back. I honestly think the LSV has a much better vibe and feel about it recently, and if people come back they will see that and hopefully return. They might buy a season ticket, or, they will chose a few games to go to. What is wrong with that?

To use an example, at the cup semi final a Warrington fan was walking round with pictures of players from times gone by and demanding that people told him who they were in order to quality as a 'real fan'. What the hell does that achieve? Had that been your first game and you were put on the sport like that and made to feel daft would you have gone back again? I highly doubt it. It is exactly the same here, rant on about how much better you are and how people are killing the club whether it be on here, in the shop, in the pub, at the LSV does nothing but harm the club!

Sorry for the rant.

I would have thought waffling on would be a second language to you.

I am open to anything and everything that may pull in a new younger generation of fans and bring families back packing into the stadium. Even 6.30pm Saturday kick off's, kicking tee's being brought on to the field to young Ridyard via remote control car, literally anything just to see the ground packed.

I can then go home after the matches, enjoy my cup of bed time cocoa and think what great shape my beloved Leigh RL is in for the next generation to drive forward.

I hope that eases your mind somewhat.

OMG iv'e woken all the oaps out of there slumber

What what did someone speak

just taking a nap before tonights game anyone who doesn't go isn't a true fan and must stand naked at the turnpike with a yates and greers pie on their head reciting I must try harder in future.

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I'm there Fred.
You wont miss me, i'll be the one being chased round the pitch by grumpy owd leythers waving there walking sticks like a scene from Benny Hill, only he got chased by fit birds

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That pushes my buttons Fred and maybe something I might do when the weather gets warmer.

This evening though I will be at the under 20's game.

Fred on the subject of the warm weather what about you organising a nude run from say Bradshawgate to the LSV when we play Featherstone ?

You can't do that Frank we don't know what day we are playing them yet!!!!

I spoke to Jimmy 85 at the Poker on Tuesday night , and i admit i understand his point , but i think the Flares and Smokebombs was said tongue in cheek

the only Flares on view at Cougar Park on Sunday will be what Salfordlad will be wearing



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On Demons points i agree 100%,ive been saying the same for a while now ,though i do wish you would change your mind Del about the Forcast Comp , not only a good money Spinner , but creates a lot of interest , and i know the time and effort you put in

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Ive said in the past to many fans are willing to let the certain few do all the effort , but we still need to support the Club and Team , i think everyone knows the great work some Fans put in , folk like Don and his Mrs ,the Parky Clan ,and the Forums own Dick Jones , plus to many more to mention , myself i dont tell anyone what to do , and will continue my support as long as i can .

I honestly believe that unless attendances improve this season , we may see an unpopular decision made before the season ends .

I'm afraid you've all fallen into the 'I'm going to wind them all up' trap.

I saw the OP's tweet just seconds after he'd posted his first post on here "Fishing rod is out on RLFans, lets see if we have any nibblers......."

He's obviously very proud of himself now.

Well I did think it was a bit odd for him to post what he did.

Especially with the OP being a self proclaimed member of the 'most loyal 33' that ever lived

Doh!

To be honest, the post was meant as a bit of a wind up, but the intent behind it was still there, the atmosphere at home games is like that of a morgue, judging by some of the replies on here it isn't actually that far from the truth.

Let the 'loyal 33' go mate, I know you was watching us during the war, it was just a joke.

I support Leigh, I can watch them where and when I want, I can spend my money on them when I want, the truth is that there is absolutely nothing on offer to entice me to the LSV on a Sunday afternoon watching Leigh v Workington.

See you all at Keighley!

You will.

You also might see me at Leigh v Workington as it's on Easter Monday.

What will/can Keighley offer you though ?

I agree, it is not the most exciting period of our clubs history right now.

See You at Keighley Jimmy and as always.. Come on you Leigh

Harold , i agree , Keighley is not the most exciting of atmospheres for a Rugby game , but i think what Jimmy was on about was at Away games Leigh fans tend to stick together , and do seem to sing more ,making it a better match atmosphere for Leigh fans , at home games the fans are split between the 2 stands .

Only singing was at the end when team came cover to clap the crowd

of course it was, todays game was one of many friendlies that we play throughout the season. IT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER !!!

Really enjoyed today, home fans and away fans evenly matched, a bit of singing from both sets of supporters, decent, reasonably priced food, bloke on the tannoy was a laugh a minute and tried his best and the Leythers won!! Brilliant day!!

See you all at Dewsbury!! #LTID

Not biting on your closing words

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Hope to see ya Tuesday Jimmy

,i thought the atmosphere was good , a bit of singing , but the lads had the game sown up early in the second half ,i like Cougar Park . but our last few games against Cougars , Dons , Haven , Huns , have not been against the strongest of teams , i think Fridays game will give us a good yardstick on where we are at the moment .

Not if we all did this, we will not make it as far as Dewsbury as a club - time to look in the mirror.