You mean Burns?

He has been named in our 19 man squad for Saturday.

Ridy for me is quality. When fit he'd me in my team every week. However clearly currently he is injured, so unlike last year were we had little to no cover, this year we've been far wiser and gone and got some cover. In burns and drinkwater, a big well done to degsy and jukes.

Yes I did.

Riddy has played continuously for quite a few years now and IMO opinion a little rest at the moment wont do him any harm either dropped or injured. I feel bringing in better quality players as long as they are quality off the pitch as well will only add to Leigh in a positive way.

Wouldn't be surprised if Ridy has been offered a contract by Toronto. However I would be surprised if he took it before knowing what league we're in next season. He's an excellent organisational player & we've always looked half the team without him playing. However he's not the quickest player, not sure if he has the pace to play Super League. Hopefully Reynolds can pick up some of his organisational role, he's always involved in everything & moves about the field a lot.

If we don't win promotion I'd really want Ridy to stay, he's an outstanding half back at this level, however if we do go up do think there'd have to be a serious conversation about how much game time he'd get & if his career might be better served by moving on.

Martyn is a 100% Leyther, he would only leave us if he was released from his contract, which ain't gonna happen !

Make no mistake, Ridyard is a class act and is worth to the Leigh side is without question. He is a player I rate very highly indeed.

If I have a slight grumble then IMO alone, he may be carrying one or two extra pound at this stage but his brain is still as sharp as ever.

The bottom line is I would rather have young Riddy in our camp than lining up in the oppositon's side.

Over to Riddy

I doubt should we get promoted both Ben and Riddy will play a part in that.Yes if still in Championship.The bar has obviously been set with the likes of Drinkwater and Burns in.That's the level required,let's not kid ourselves. There's no room for sentiment.

Agree, Ridy is a smart player with great handling skills but simply doesn't score enough tries - only 2 from all comps this season isn't enough and matched in 50 mins by Burns.

The other issue is whether Derek knows who is on the boat to Toronto. None of them must believe Leigh are likely to be promoted this year and despite strong loyalty in the past will not put bodies on the line in the 8's for purely subconscious reasons. You fight for your dreams.

Listening to the Paul Cooke interview on LCTV - there is absolutely no room for sentiment. He made it very clear that the backs will need to step up to the mark for the middle 8's or he will be looking for them to be replaced.

If Riddy has the contract offer from Toronto it seems to add fuel to the [itapping up[/i fire from the new Canadian RLFC.

What is sure is that the move towards local lads playing for Leigh has done us well up to a point, especially when we were on our s.

Great player who has been outstanding for the Leigh Club & a firm favourite with the fans, he deserves the praise he gets, I have to say though that he might just not have quite enough for SL, especially in the pace department.

Whatever Riddy chooses to do, even if it is a move to the Leigh Toronto Centurion Wolfpack, I wish him well.

Aston wants Riddy for the rest of the season www.totalrl.com/aston-expresses- ... t-ridyard/ Jog on Aston!

Aston wants Riddy for the rest of the season www.totalrl.com/aston-expresses- ... t-ridyard/ Jog on Aston!

Quote from Aston: “Ridyard is a class player and there’s no doubt about that. It’s unfortunate what Leigh have done there to be honest." Pr1ck!

So would Ridyard really want to play for an " embarrassing team" ? Brain before gob springs to mind with aston.

He was embarrassed by the performance.

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It's the same thing you tool , its a team game is it not or are you being picky?
Can't see riddy going to Sheffield with yon mon in charge .

He didn't call his team embarrassing, he was referring to their latest performance. It is always best to get facts right before throwing abuse about.

At least Aston is being up front showing an interest in Ridyard.

They were rubbish, don't think Ridyard would make a difference to them, they need forwards.

. Bravo bully for Ashton!! .Who cares what he thinks

See I know nothing I can't spell Aston now

To be honest I will shocked if Riddy goes anywhere this season, and dumbstruck if he goes to Sheffield.
More importantly, has anyone heard an update on the possible groin op for Riddy that Neil Jukes mentioned 2 weekends ago. More likely that he is resting the injury or getting it sorted with an op than being pure dropped both weeks.

Been told riddy has had a fallout of sorts with the club and has asked to leave.

He had been told he can go out on loan to anyone except bradford.

Quote ="Nozzy"Aston wants Riddy for the rest of the season www.totalrl.com/aston-expresses- ... t-ridyard/ Jog on Aston! '" "It's terrible what Leigh have done to one their most important players" - Professional s**t stirrer Mark Ashton a month before we play them & author of the hit "Implosions at Leigh" short fiction series Matthew Shaw. If either Mark Ashton or Matthew Shaw told me Leigh play in Cherry & White I'd have to go & check my replica strip just in case.

Quote ="Nozzy"Aston wants Riddy for the rest of the season www.totalrl.com/aston-expresses- ... t-ridyard/ Jog on Aston! '" "It's terrible what Leigh have done to one their most important players" - Professional s**t stirrer Mark Ashton a month before we play them & author of the hit "Implosions at Leigh" short fiction series Matthew Shaw. If either Mark Ashton or Matthew Shaw told me Leigh play in Cherry & White I'd have to go & check my replica strip just in case.

IF true that is a massive shame, been a great asset to the club, and despite who we have signed I believe he has a lot to offer us - passion and loyalty is a massive plus, bear in mind the others are playing for a SL gig irrespective of where we are

I believe Ridyard had been delivered and tasked with a certain set of challenges. However the bottom line is that unfortunately I believe we are beginning to see a changing of the guard now.

I do hope I am wrong