He might have been third choice at the time but it's obvious he became no 1 choice once the directors and fans all saw what he could do and how well he brought the team together.

I’m happy with Paul, he deserves a crack at it, well done to him and good luck, the hard part starts now.

Exactly the right choice. Good luck to Paul.

Great News, the announcement was the second item in on the sports news on Five Live at 7:30 this morning.

Good exposure as well.

I am made up for Paul he's a Leyther through and through there's no doubt about that, and has done an excellent job so far, and i am sure he will continue to do as he has the full backing of the players. COME ON LEYTHERS.

agreed there seems to have learned from his mistakes, but only 4th choice must hurt,

I do not think Paul was.

Had the club asked him to take the post before the season started I wonder what the response would have been on here.

I am chuffed he is now coach.

As I've said before, I'm going to hold back on the congrats until he's done something positive.

Too much history, and apart from his playing career, not a lot of it good.


Yes, he's a Leyther. So what? Do we want Georgie Fame coaching us 'Just because he's a Leyther?'.

Nah he supports wigan

Very true - never did like him or his music - believe he was 'contaminated' as a child - wot some Leigh folk do to their kids is disgraceful

I've just gone right off him. Coming from Cotton St aswell. Turn coat. Have to say when I was playing and courting I used to sit with my girlfriends mum and dad in the Miners and his dad sat on the next table. He was lovely.

Be fair. His music was good. I think he ate a dodgy meat and prayter pie and as a result contracted a very nasty virus. Now if he had bought a pastie instead who knows ?

Must have been one from that Pooles place. Can't have been a Leigh bakers.

Built a squad on 50% of Basil's budget.

What history???

3 clubs in 21 years, I a real bad egg Rowls

Why are some people getting all giddy about what he's achieved? He's done nowt yet. Season starts 12th Feb @3pm. Friendlies mean nothing.

My view is we get right behind the team and coach, including when things are going against us. Judge and jury for Rowley should be end of season for if he's done well.

Congrats Paul Rowley and good luck in the coming season!!

Quite right, although not everyone is of the same view. Got a message today from someone who won't come until Rowls has gone

Bizarre to say the least. Were they blaming Mick Higgins for Rowley's appointment?

Each to their own I suppose

Indeed, and I've always and continued to support Basil's career, followed him to saints, Wigan and will take a few Cas games in this yr!

Suppose that makes me not a 'real' fan??

? Sorry you've lost me, that isn't something I've ever accused you of

Not you mate, an old foe who I can only presume I busy running a successful business right now

No, it makes you to Millward what Shandy Bass is to Micky Higham!

I'll get me coat

Nothing wrong with that. I like watching Fax and will be at a few Swinton games this season.

My first team though has always got to be the Leythers.

As you know mine it to pal