I will defer to anyone who can tell me otherwise but i doubt a beter option was out there right at this moment at what ever the price was (loan so not likely much)
We need a proven halfback with pace, right now, Ryan is that man.
Yes i would like to see him stay also, but for now id be stunned if a better fit for us existed now or in the next 3 weeks.
I am also very sure Mr B is very happy with the situation.
Always look on the bright side of life

North Standers get in tune..

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I dont what all the fuss is about.

October 2018, I would have laughed at the thought of Ryan playing for us again because of our financial plight, but come on....... He is a quality player at this level and we havnt really got much pace in the team really do we ?

I think DB is eyeing a top 5 finish, and why not ? None of us would have thought this at the start of the season.

I am sure it will become a season long loan, but who knows ? Is Degsy getting a sniff of the glory again ?

Folk keep saying signing Ryan is a step backwards HOW .?Its the same as signing Riddy, McNally,Emmitt, Laithwate ,Pownall,Spencer,even Mickey Higham, all ex players,if that’s the case then we should be bottom of the League with all these backward steps.
Ryan brings so much to the team, pace , kicking , goal kicking, can score tries, and is a great support player, since he left. He has developed a ball distribution skill,and will add quality to your team.

For me wanting to return to Leigh shows his love for the Town, and we should make him welcome, I know I WILL.

I would assume that Brierley is temporary cover for the absence of Richardson and that when Saints get Fages back then the loan would end.

Possibly, reffy. However, there is a great risk of taking a key play maker as D/C. Injuries to Fages/Lomax will have Richardson back at Saints in a flash. We need 'our own' players in key positions, for my money. I reckon the month long loan is to allow time to sort out something more permanent.

I get what you are saying Reffy but if this loan of Ryan shows he is the player we need AND he shows he is committed to our cause, then i would look to get him season long over a DC who can be called back at any time.
Again I belive he fits what we need right now and in a months time will be even more ready to fit what we will need going forward this season.
Lets not also ignore that he is somewhat stepping into the lions den (or eating humble pie if thats your view) in doing this. That shows me that he realises he has a point to prove and is willing to take it full on.
Good on him for that in my book.
We all have our various differing views for what ever reason but i think this could be a huge positive for our club at this point of the season.
Always look on the bright side of life !

Absolutely spot on VL.

Welcome back ryan , ignore the negative folk

The answer to everything.

Nice to see you back! Along with Monty. You must share something in common to both return at the same time.. Nice post to return with..

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True - still not found that tree it is supposed to grow on!

Thank you very much

Let's hope it turns into a permanent deal. Welcome back, Ryan!! :O)

Made a big difference today in our performance today. Like you've never been away. Well played young man.

6 goals out of 7 attempts, a superb break to send Marsh in to give us the lead for the first time, and then a brilliant solo effort in the second half to seal the win. What a superb second debut!!

Thanks Ryan - what I would describe as a very influential yet humble performance.
I am absolutely sure it was fully appreciated by the Leigh following and equally by the Leigh Squad and coaching staff.
A great day out at Batley today and a very satisfying performance from an ever improving team with good contributions throughout the 17, despite the disruption due to injuries. Andy Thornley deserves a special mention today - a full shift in an unaccustomed position.
JD - with limited resources you are, without doubt, doing a great job and long may it continue.

Wasn't it Hood, who broke for Marsh's try?

I thought so. Credit to Ryan a good scoring game for him, overall a pretty good team performance. Just need to keep consistent now for the next few weeks.

Sheffield (h)
Widnes (Summer Bash)
Toulouse (a)
Fax (h)
Bradford (h)

Nowt easy..

I stand corrected, but he did put the final pass in for Higginsons first try to put us in front and is man of match in the League EXpress report.

Don't get me wrong, I thought he had a good game, especially considering what must have been a total lack of familiarity with our plays. Whenever he got possession, he injected pace into the game. He was well disappointed when he bust a gut to back up Thornley's (I think) first half break, only to see a wild pass thrown out wide to Higginson, instead of an inside ball to Ryan. It was great to see him back in a Leigh shirt - hopefully something can be sorted out in the way of a permanent deal.

As for him being MOM, I thought Josh Woods had a good game, especially considering his injury from Monday.

Incidentally, I see that Adam Swift, Danny Richardson, James Bentley and Matty Costello all played for Saints yesterday!

Pleased for Ryan and for our team. One of the toughest places to go and win.
Welcome back Ryan and im another that would love to see him stay

I think he did a decent job fitting in

And should fit in even better, when he becomes familiar with the squad, and our 'plays'.

plus Jack Ahworth & Aaron Smith !