Mo , Waney has the same dislike for Leythers as Leythers do of him, he's from the same Wigan area as Gaz Hock,it's harmless banter , believe me, I take enough stick every week from Wiganers but most of them are great people.Waney will be busting a gut to beat Leigh on Friday , but Jukesy will know this being a Rose Bridger, it will be a blood and guts affair, I can't wait, no prisoners.

Stop the negativity.

The Pies do ballet and watch and watch our videos. They beat Widnes by 2 points and that will have taken a lot out of them.

Can't remember last time they beat us. See you there.

No , he's a to55er, give him a couple of beers and his true non diplomatic self comes to the fore

Steve , you have told me of the experience you had with Waney,as I said he is a proud Wiganer , like yourself and me are proud Leythers,I've heard loads of anti Wigan comments from Leythers , but nowhere near as many anti Leigh comments from Wiganers,I do know Waney hates losing ,but many think the same way, the time I spoke with him at the Gym , he called me a Leyth To@@er

and I called him a Pieatin Clown,but he loves the Banter, his nickname at school was the Cardboard Tank, my brother in law was in his class,as I say I like him , I've never seen him drunk, but I know he loves to be successful, nowt wrong Wi that.Having g said all this I will be at the DW on Friday baying for Wigan and Waneys downfall.Cmon you Leythers.

I concur. Wane is a to55er. Just ask Hansen and Hock. The sooner Derek can get the likes of Manfredi to come back home the better for them.

Wiggin are the role model for Junior production, Wane should be very proud of what he has done

Keith I agree with you 100%,I always respect your opinions and views, you know BOTH the Professional and Amateur game inside out,as you say Waneys record speaks for itself ,Wigan's Youth policy is to be envied by all Clubs, I do know Waney wants Leigh to do well in SL though not at Wigan's expense,good rivalry is healthy,I've Alan said in Sport I don't Hate anybody,that's a much to strong word to use
As far as Dom Manfredi coming to Leigh,that's a good one, it won't happen,some folk are dreaming here,for me Wigan have the best 2 wingers in SL in Manfredi and Burgess,I rate Gelling and Gildart is not far behind him.

Having said all this I really want Leigh to put them to the sword on Friday.I know when you give your opinion Keith, it is not personal , but on a sporting level,which is why I listen .By the way I hope you are well?Regards,Ian.

Mo, I know you are a proud Leyther and want nothing more than a successful Leigh team , as we all do on this Forum,but again I know you will credit where it's due,Waney is always ready to give youth a chance, and Wigan are to be envied with their Youth Scheme,which is why I think the Forthcoming Tommy Sale idea is a great idea, there is no reason we shouldn't attract youngsters to the LSV if we can offer them a chance to progress with Leigh Centurions.

Well possibly if Leigh had spent over a decade in SL instead of out of it,we would have a worthy youth system..You can only work with what you have..

I'm not disputing what SW has done.I'm merely pointing out if Wigan had spent over a decade in the Championship,we wouldn't be having this conversation.

It'll be a close game in my opinion. We're not flying in attack and you guys will be fired up to the hilt for it.

I'd go Wigan by 6

Utmost respect for the Wigan player production line from Dean Bell who set it up to all those included since including Mr Wane , doesn't alter my opinion of him as a person

Can we emulate it ? , not sure , we can but try , but it does need separate funding from the club to succeed , and most likely us to remain both in SL and competitive in it , a difficult challenge

If we can go to Wigan on Friday night and compete with them, I will be happy.

It is good that we can be positive about going to Wigan, something that hasn't happened for a long time.

On Friday night there will be 13 players against 13 (on the pitch) and it looks like the conditions are more likely to determine the outcome rather than ability? It will probably come down to who wants it the most and, on the Swamp (aka JJB stadium) which team have the braver most enthusiastic players? I'll be there in mi wellies and survival kit

Robert Hicks is referee for Friday.

Wigan by 14

If Josh and Ben carry on getting better with every game then I think it may hard for Martin to get his place back. Two forty twenties weren't there on Friday for us.
A fit Martin Ridyard would walk into any team but he certainly didn't look fit in the Cas game.
Also Bens defence is top notch.

A fit Martin Ridyard would walk into any team? Give your head a wobble lad

Its also his weakness..

Oh look Leythers,we have an expert posting...

Cooper Cronk better watch his back, we may have a new Storm, Queensland and Australian scrum half.

Me chairman just out of curiousty were is this money for a academy coming from??? I know your a big part of Leigh east and I'm not bagging you or calling you for this as well all want Leigh lads staying at Leigh not going back Wigan/saints at a young age BUT until 3 year ago the club could barely get a first team on pitch, running academy's is a dear do and we needed SL before we even attempted it. Ask me at 16 part time at Leigh or full time at Wigan? Even as a born and bread leythers it would Always be Wigan I'm afraid... Stay up this year and start investing in it and I'm happy

Without fully knowing who it's going to work, being a member of Leigh's academy along with education at Wigan and Leigh college seems like a good set up for me - although it will obviously take years for it to start reaping the rewards, as you say staying in SL is crucial

Maybe he meant 'any Leigh team'?