A sad loss - his voice ringing out round the LSV last season was beginning to make the place feel like home! Condolences to his family and friends.

May he Rest In Peace.

R.I.P Brian condolences to the family

R.I.P. Brian Deepest sympathy to family and friends.

R.I.P. Brian and sincere condolences to all the family members and friends.

Not a regular poster, but this has moved me to login and pass on my respects.

In the last 20 years of supporting Leigh, Brian seemed like a reassuring constant in ever changing team, staff, ground and fortunes.

A true character and legendary voice.

Like the above poster put so succinctly,

"halftime draw just won't be the same".

He once sold me the winning ticket as well ;0)

RIP.

A tireless worker who was well respected.
Deepest condolences to the family.

R.I.P Brian, No more needs be said

Our thoughts & prayers are with Brians family & close friends
A true Leyther & top bloke
Gone but Never Forgotten
Ian Cunliffe & Family

Maybe the club could honour Brians memory by having a trophy produced in his honour. Every pre-season the club could arrange a fixture where the two teams play for the Brian Ward memorial trophy. A fitting tribute that would be remembered every pre-season.

edit. or even, the "Brian Ward Memorial" man of the match trophy, to be awarded after every home game.

Just heard this news, very sad. His voice was a constant in all the time I've supported this club, through thick and thin.

He was obviously extremely passionate and must've raised a substantial amount of money over the years.

R.I.P

R.I.P to a real top bloke salt of the earth guy and "TRUE" Leyther ..

I will miss those chats my friend ever time we bumped into one another in town .. always passionate about our club and i will miss your honest opinions ..the terraces will not be the same again without you and your battle cry will never be forgotten .. you will be truely missed at each and every game..

Deepest sympathy to his family. Very sad news.

I have many memories of Hilton Park but one that will always bring a smile to my face is the memory of seeing Brian going up and down the terraces shouting 'Half Time Draw' and 'The winners in the ground not outside'. It was just one of the many things as I stood there with my brother behind the sticks that made Sunday at the match such an enjoyable time. Another piece of the Hilton Park past is now gone, but not forgotten.

RIP Brian

Sad news indeed for the club and for the town, a man whose life revolved around the club, he will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. RIP BRIAN

The gathering of true Leythers watching from above has one more fan now.

RIP Brian, you will forever be a legend in the memories of so many, your enthusiasm and persistence will never be forgotten.

Condolences to the friends and family left behind.

I am deeply shocked and saddened by this news and my deepest sympathy and prayers are with Brians family. In my time at Leigh Centurions I never met a more passionate fan and I met a few! Brians efforts, passion, enthusiasm and beliefs for the club were unparalleled. Not only did he trawl the stands and terraces with his vociferous half time draw chant he tirelessly trawelled the streets of leigh with the lottery. A honest RELIABLE asset to the club BRIAN you will be sadly missed by many. It is widely stated that the club needs 2500 fans to be sustainable i would say 300 Brian Wards would have done! If only.... The lord above has acquired a great assest and we can rest assured Brian will be doing all he can from his new viewing point. Tipster Ste, I do not know you, but I fully support your suggestion and feel it would be most befitting as I think all will agree Brian Ward WAS the half time draw. I will be insisting with Keith Freer that this is honoured in Brians memory and would urge all those in support to demonstrate that by pledging to support that by agreeing to buy a ticket at every home game next season should the club rename it in his honour. God bless you Brian and give strength to those loved ones at this difficult time x

Totally echo all Dereks points above and I'm delighted the club are attempting to rename the Half time draw in Brians memory.

I am so sorry to hear of Brians passing away my thoughts go out to his family Brian was a leyther through and through RIP Brian and keep watching from above

Derek I couldn't have put it better myself. Goodnight and rest in peace Brian and may God hold you in his arms. Love you xx

Very very shocked,Brian a "TRUE LEIGH HERO"
R.I.P. Brian

It's a testament to the man that this thread runs on and on with glowing words and fond memories. When we moved from HP, the LSV looked great but didn't feel like home. Then I heard Brian, 'the more we sell the more we pay out', and, yep, that's the heart and soul of the club right there, I thought. Brian was Leigh, and Leythers will always take his spirit with us.

Very saddened to hear this. RIP Brian.

Taken from offical site , in case anyone wants to pay their respects

The funeral of Leigh Centurions stalwart Half Time Draw fundraiser Brian Ward, who passed away last week, will take place on Friday 9th December, 1:30pm at St Mary the Virgin's Church, Leigh.

R.I.P Brian and my condolences to the ward family. I will be at the church complete with red and white scarf think it would be fitting if any leyth fans that can make it to the church wear a bit of leyth colours.
Still cant believe it. Gos Bless Brian

Was genuinely taken a back when I heard of Brian’s death last week, a great family man, who will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

RIP Brian, sincere condolences to family and friends.

R I P Brian very sad news