Quote ="charlie caroli"Keep yer hair on Ste, you asked me my opinion on the signings since 2013, I answered with that in mind, then you quote Chairmen from the Annals of History , we can all do that , I show my age now but remember Jack Hilton.Derek may do the signings now after all he is Director of Rugby, but Andy Mazey was involved in the season you quoted 2013 , was he not?As for myself ? I DO live for today, always have and always give credit where it's due, but although I like to think I'm the Eternal Optimist, I won't get carried away with your predictions this coming season will be very hard , especially at the end when the Middle 8 start when we will have to rise to a higher level again.Anyway what are your Lottery numbers this Saturday?'" My hair firmly in place im just questioning your recent replies, winks here and there etc. This is a forum were not everyone will agree but what Andy Mazey has got to do with any signings from any point of Leigh's history is a mystery and im unclear why you have brought Andy's name on to a thread which is celebrating the signing of Andrew Dixon. My reference to old saviours of the club is just that its history as is Andys involvement. Any how i wont change my predictions; we have the best team, the best squad, the best coach so therefore with even better players in 2015 than 2014 why wont we better ourselves. I think there is very little difference between 9th in SL and 3rd in the Championship in 2015 as will the months of July/August prove. As for lottery numbers ive no idea but hopefully on the footy www.freewinningtips.com .....

Quote ="charlie caroli"Keep yer hair on Ste, you asked me my opinion on the signings since 2013, I answered with that in mind, then you quote Chairmen from the Annals of History , we can all do that , I show my age now but remember Jack Hilton.Derek may do the signings now after all he is Director of Rugby, but Andy Mazey was involved in the season you quoted 2013 , was he not?As for myself ? I DO live for today, always have and always give credit where it's due, but although I like to think I'm the Eternal Optimist, I won't get carried away with your predictions this coming season will be very hard , especially at the end when the Middle 8 start when we will have to rise to a higher level again.Anyway what are your Lottery numbers this Saturday?'" My hair firmly in place im just questioning your recent replies, winks here and there etc. This is a forum were not everyone will agree but what Andy Mazey has got to do with any signings from any point of Leigh's history is a mystery and im unclear why you have brought Andy's name on to a thread which is celebrating the signing of Andrew Dixon. My reference to old saviours of the club is just that its history as is Andys involvement. Any how i wont change my predictions; we have the best team, the best squad, the best coach so therefore with even better players in 2015 than 2014 why wont we better ourselves. I think there is very little difference between 9th in SL and 3rd in the Championship in 2015 as will the months of July/August prove. As for lottery numbers ive no idea but hopefully on the footy www.freewinningtips.com .....

I suppose living in a dream world is par for the course as Bolton fan Ste

I will however of course be a happy man should your prediction come true



Neil is right Paul as Head Coach and Derek as Head of Rugby have always been responsible for player recruitment (and I would add do a marvellous job), however there are other aspects to bringing in players to a RL club i.e. player welfare and also building the club a profile so they see a bright future ahead and want to join a club on the up. The hard work that went into turning the perception of the club in the town, community not to mention the RFL and LSV. should never be underestimated and the whole BOM played its part.

As for your rather one sided recollection of my time at the club I will refrain from putting you straight in the public domain but id be more than happy to speak to you directly and disclose to you the many thousands of pounds in both acquiring shares and also sponsorship's and donations on top, not to mention the many days I took out of my business and evenings I gave up out of my private life as well as the cancelled holidays etc. in what I now look back on as a challenging and hectic period of my life as im sure everyone else involved does. We all did it and do it for the love of the club and im sure every fan would do if they could.

You are right about one thing, I was and still am passionate about the community and supported the U20s, Community Foundation in its infancy and also helped develop the community club partnership and bring the community clubs back on side after years of isolation and lack of trust in previous regime's. The community is a passion for me rather than what was necessarily my official role and this is were I am channelling my spare time, efforts and cash now and while we shouldn't look back you need to respect the fact there are people no longer with the club that have played significant roles in making it what it now is today and have laid a fantastic foundation to hopefully move forward with.

Just for the record I was by title Communications Director, I did the community side because I care about the town and its young people that will never ever change. Would you not agree that since June 2013 the club has never been as strong from a communications perspective ?? Long before Mike Lathom (who I respect 100pc by the way) came back to the fold mid last season, we as a team off the pitch had changed the way people thought about the club with a clear honest and open policy on communications and everyone involved worked wonders changing the face of Leigh Centurions. Basic but effective communications systems and structures were put in place that people are now able to build on. One person in particular did so well in my comms team he now sits doing it in Derek's office in a paid capacity



Commercially the club has also grown under the guidance initially of John Roddy and latterly Mike Norris, who do you think introduced the likes of Evans Halshaw to the commercial manager at the time though? I will tell you, the same person who wined and dined the Director of the said company as guest at numerous away games last season to develop the relationship further.

Its all old news we've all moved on and I was on the North Stand Sunday cheering on Paul and The lads and have publically gone on record as a supporter and shareholder supporting Derek as our major shareholder and owner since my departure and will continue to do so as I want more than anyone to see MY TEAM in SL.

Everything is rosy so lets focus on the year ahead!!!

PS don't believe all your told.

#LTID

Andy

You see Andy, you write back in your own unique style but never fail to let yourself down. Ive left in the bit that sadly lets you down. Ill ask you direct on this forum as you have brought it to the fore, who do you believe tells me anything?

Ill let you answer it then ill reply.

In addition you try to put me down ( a leigh fan on a leigh forum) who has ambitions of winning the Challenge Cup. Its narrow minded, half filled glass Leythers who IMO have held back the club. Aim high you might just achieve it. Is there any reason why we cant win, Sheffield did, we of course did in 1971.

Ill ask you another direct question why you try to belittle me; why cant we win it?? Give us all your wonderful insight why we cant win it?

For the record as i have previously stated i respect anyone who helps our great club in any way, shape or form. That would be from the guy cutting the grass, the video man (Hello Fred), the director who puts in £5k, the director who puts in £50K, the director who puts a million in.

What i fail to understand why YOU need to be commended and not the other 9 who formed the original BOM. As far as I know 2 others log in on this site, one frequently (Neil) and one occasionally (Ste Opey). Why arent others asking for their continued mention after all havent they dont the same as you?

The point of this thread was to celebrate the signing of another great acquisition to what is the best Leigh squad since 1982. Yet its derailed into you actually believing you have helped to play a part in these acquisitions by changing the profile of the club. If you believe it then it must be true,.........

Jesus wept why is all this crap starting again, least of all on a thread about a promising new signing?! Grow up the bloody lot of you, bang your heads together and move on!

I cant see anywhere Andy has asked for recognition, only a passionate response to a comment made by yourself Ste, If people remember Andy's contribution fondly, then that is fair enough, I think there was a tongue in check comment on our ability to win the challenge cup illustrated by the smiley ? Best comment of the day from Leyther Matt, Move on and work together ! (all in my opinion of course !)

It's started Matt, cause we must or I must congratulate Andy for signing Sam Barlow all the way to Andy Dixon...

Gutted, my point was Andy plays and never has played a part in signings. End of....

YAWN

How do you know ?
Honest question

I think you are reading into things that aren't there Ste. I have of course heard of selective memory but selective reading is a new one to me.....

My name was brought into the thread I hadn't previously posted, you then proceeded to comment and in my opinion disrespect my contribution to the clubs success hence me giving you a little reminder of the facts.

I always from day one championed the BOM as group of people of which I was just one of. As a communications director and having been given social responsibilities for the club at the time we got together as part of my duties my name tended to crop up more than most and my head was always above the parapet but every person added value in their own way and deserves respect for there efforts and commitment at a time when it wasn't as rosy as it is today.

I have also many times praised the likes of Steve Opy and others on here as he IMO was the unsung hero of our boardroom during my time and put in far more hours than I or anyone else did myself, Derek and everyone else included.

Your questions are very leading but not falling into the trap mate sorry better things to do with my time these days but as stated if you ever want to know anything about my situation don't listen to hear say you can have my number mate gladly.

I will however reiterate my earlier statement once again above as you clearly chose not to read it:

Its all old news we've all moved on and I was on the North Stand Sunday cheering on Paul and The lads and have publically gone on record as a supporter and shareholder supporting Derek as our major shareholder and owner since my departure and will continue to do so as I want more than anyone to see MY TEAM in SL.

That also includes Wembley mate id love nothing more and again as a stated I sincerely hope your right. I am however a little more realistic in life but hey here's hoping



Andy.

Agreed.

Honest answer because Paul picks the players Derek does the deals as per the press releases. The day any clubs signings go through a board of directors is the day that coach gives up...

Thanks Ste

No problem, happy to answer.

Just so I am clear you are refusing to answer why I am in dream world and we cant win the Challenge Cup???



Your refusing to expand on what this means, who do you believe tells me anything?


You see Andy your great at throwing in remarks like that but then side step the question.

Its Friday mate relax, its all old news now pal.

Course you could win the cup theoretically, but in reality you won't

Time will tell.....

Luck of the draw, home games till the semis' and then a decent draw anything's possible then, the thing is though although your favourites and will probably top your league, it will become a lot harder with 4 SL teams' in the comp. and irrespective of how you go on there with the other 7 clubs, would you want the distraction of a good cup run which might hinder what is surely your main ambition to reach SL.

Theoretically Leigh Miners could.....

SL status has to be the on field goal this season and next.

Absolutely that why i think within 3 years!!

Andrew Dixon is a quality no nonsense player. He works very hard and is the sort of player every team needs.
He played every minute of our 2013 Season but didn't get as much game time last year. I'm a bit surprised Salford have let him go but I think he will do really well at Leigh.
All the best to Andrew in his new career at Leigh.
All the best to Leigh for the new Season it should be an interesting year for all teams.

I dont think you will win the Challenge Cup because I believe there is 14 better teams in the competition and it would take a massive stroke of luck and one hell of a draw for Leigh to get anywhere near the final.

Something like that I feel would be a fair response.

14 better teams? There are better team's I would agree. 14 better than Leigh. Interesting.

Its all about opinions and you are entitled to yours.