so all is not a lost cause yet then? I'd love to see Sam turning out for Leigh, he'd be awesome.

Salford could be the one Dicky was talking about when he said that a SL club would be relegated nex set of franchises, so choose Leigh Sam you knwo it makes sense lol

good luck who ever you sign for fellow ,its what you do with it after you have signed as lots have got lost to it ,so to say hes better than peacock at 16 dont count for anything you could say that about lots of lads in the past ,but hope he makes the grade

Well you never know if say another 50 join LISA it might make a difference.

gaz pemberton should have gone back to leigh as well he has been carving it up at leigh east great player and top lad

leigh east get a big pat on the back from me,they running well in the league and would love to get some silverwere any other club would be putting pro clubs off their players but east just love their lads doing well ie staying at east or try the pro game,well done to the family club glad to be part of it.

I really do hope that this lad signs! As has already been said, Salford may not be in SL next time of franchises. And with any luck, we will be

But the thing is, if he joins us, and becomes a stand out player, then his will be one of the first salaries to get a raise if we did get a franchise. (just as players like Chris Hill and AJ would) And who would he prefer to better his skills under? Millward or McRae? I know my choice... Players like Sam can only help our chances of returning to Super League.

he cud jump in with dan

I've never seen the lad but if he's as good as folk say then he'll be plying his trade in SL one day no problem.

Until then, and at his age, I'd be avoiding a club that could easily be in the same league as us in next to no time. A couple of years maturing PT under Millward could be a lot better than being thrown into a dogfight at The Willows, running the risk of having maybe his contract terminated.

If they have to outperform 2 or 3 other clubs on the pitch to prove their worth, I can't see them relying on young lads. He might as well be ripping up trees in the Championship.

When the time is right for him, he can jump into SL knowing he's got a lot more opportunity for him.

if i had the money i'd buy it for him today if that was the only sticking point.
Gee i wish i'd invested my money better now

Hope the lad signs, but good luck to him either way.
Hope he can carry this weight of expectation on his shoulders

Does no one have a spare car

Who is his agent

This isnt ment to be a negative post but two questions

If the lads so good

1. Why is he not attracting the attentions of any big clubs???

2. Why is he even considering Leigh Centurions as he needs a fulltime enviroment NOW if hes a potential International player.

FULL TIME PRO V PART TIME train in the daytime, doesn't need a job, training facilities always available, need one go on

AT has a nice Beemer he could borrow

is it too late to make some pledges to make that little difference in the contract value and doesn't LISA have any funds to spare?

I'll throw in 20 quid if we can find 100 others to do so!

Wasnt being critical it was a serious question?

If he is that good and i cant comment as i know nothing about the kid then it beggars belief that none of the so called big clubs have touched him.

Wigan Warriors not a big club?
I'm sure their fans would argue

He may be in college or apprenteship and may-be the part time environment would suit him he may want to play for his town club but needs that little extra incentive (and not all financially) who knows.

Im asking a question hence the ??????????????????????

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You know Keith it does,nt always work out like that ive seen players who where outstanding at 14 / 15 yrs old and you would have thought they where going straight to the top a couple of examples you will know
Steve Taylor who was outstanding at Manchester Rd School played for
Lancs , GB signed for Saints when he was 16 stopped developing
John Fairhurst Alans brother Capt GB Schoolboys really hot property
what happened to him... At a guess i think you might be havin a dig at Leigh / Salfords scouting system or lack of it many a great young player from this district has slipped thro and gone on to great things in the pro game far too many to mention several of them World Class
hopefully with the set up at Leigh now and with the pro & Am game locally working closely together the future will be very bright for any future young stars

If you read the full thread you would notice that Wigan Warriors were mentioned so there was no reason for the ???????????????

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Extra incentive nowt better than thousands of Leythers singing your name
playin for your home town team...
IF HES THAT GOOD A PROSPECT LEIGH WOULD BE VERY FOOLISH
NOT TO UP THE ANTI AND GET HIM SIGNED UP GOOD BUSINESS IF YA ASK ME...

Are you his agent???
you seem to be using this thread to ensure he gets the best deal

He hasn't made it yet pal! This is where the HARD work will begin.

My fingers are firmly crossed.