Over charging fans failed.

how many did leigh want? :S

not really, that will probably be our biggest crowd of the season.
same prices as last years game, and a bigger crowd this time round.

Leigh got it wrong . Why did they think the pies would pay £14 to see the super league champs play Leigh.

I'm sure our new board will be disappointed with the crowd.

On a brighter note really enjoyed the game.

Liam Kay will be a sensation for us this year.

Sarginson very impressive for wigan

Personally I thought the price was a little high even tho the match was well worth it really enjoyed watching bth teams some great rugby played by both sides ..I'm a little worried for Fridays game against big spending Salford I think the crowd will be around 2000 ah well at least my mate enjoyed watching his first Leigh game since the 70s he's even talking about buyin a season ticket

be nice if Wigan let us keep all the gate money though

hint hint.

Personally I think that prices were a bit too steep however I doubt knocking £2 off would have had ant effect on the attendance. Poor following from up the road, have to say though I enjoyed in the second half hearing a chap from Wigan in the west stand asking to be let out!

I was in the west stand surrounded by pies and tried to do a bit of baiting. I commented (rather loudly) how it was nice to see Wiganers actually waiting till the end of the match before walking off.
To be fair one old dear replied they only do that when they're being beat so are a bit out of the habit these days

I hear that the corporate side of things were very well supported and 3000 fans is not to be sniffed at for us for a pre season game.
The important questions for us are to be honest not what the gate was or how much we made today. But the following
How many were Leigh fans
How many of those fans were undecided on attending games on a regular basis, and did the game convince them to come more.
How many of those fans were on the fence about a season ticket, and did the game convince them to go get one.

Gents as a board member I am delighted with today's gate and the 2500 plus Leythers In it
The touchdown delivered great value and we had some first timers interested in sponsoring the club, the legends was fantastic. So great to see generations of families together and enjoying the Craic
The board are buzzing, the fans are buzzing and the sponsors are getting more by the day
How about the best try never to be given at LSV can't wait to see it again as that was almost game over
Hope you enjoyed as we certainly did

Not at all Alex that will be one of the biggest crowds this season, thank you to all that attended and to those that didn't you missed a cracker.

Mo, it probably couldn't be seen unless in line with it but what happened with the disallowed try was the short pass from the halfback hit the receiver's upper arms and bounced into the hands of the dummy runner who was a yard or so to his left so that it looked like one pass but in fact it was 2 and the second a yard and a half forward!
Irrespective, I thought the day was great, from the buzz in Legends beforehand to the much improved pre and HT entertainment and to the atmosphere in the hospitality. The guys on the field gave it a big effort and things can only improve with time.
Well done to everyone involved!
Now bring on Salford...

3k for a friendly isn't bad at all.

It could have been so much bigger Fred.

From a Wigan perspective, it sounded like a good game to blow the cobwebs off and chance to see some of our U20's.

The radio programme and commentary from Leigh Life was excellent, thanks.

I *might* have a Monday and Tuesday off work in a few weeks time. If I do I am considering coming home for a weekend to catch some rugby... and to see you and mother of course


It would be the Batley home game on the 16th. Fingers crossed!

If the admission price was £8 would we realistically have generated a crowd of 7k+ today ?

I doubt it so IMO you would have to say the club priced it accordingly to maximise gate receipts

First and foremost what a great day all round, considering this is just the starter and the main course and sweet are yet to come.

Paul and the team from a personal perspective made me proud to be a leyther today as most of our boys will get their aching bodies out of bed in the morning having slugged it out with a very strong full time Wigan side that will all be in contention to fly out to Sydney for a World Club contest in a few weeks time.

On the pitch for a first hit out I felt we looked physically strong and fit as a side and the new players particularly Liam Kay (playing as a nine for most of the game) went really well.

As for Wigan enormous respect and you can see why they win doubles and are pound for pound one of the greatest RL sides in the world as play to a structure and are rigid no matter who wears the jersey.

I shook Shaun Wanes hand after the game and commended him on the great achievements he and his side have made but in the same breath made him aware we are no longer dependant on anyone and have intentions to be competing with them and it's just the beginning for Leigh on a journey that will culminate in SL and not just making up numbers too!!!

Away from the pitch we Sold out in the Corporate areas and the Legends Bar was packed to the rafters and the new era really got off with a bang.

Had to pinch myself and remember this was only a friendly today and the big kick off is 16/02 v Batley!!!!!

Thanks to everyone today and what I saw was really encouraging and makes me believe we really can do the things we aim to do this season if we are all together and pulling in the same direction.

Looking forward to the North Stand Friday Night.

Thanks

Andy

For a comparison Bradford v Hull first teams at Odsal drew under 2500

There we go then, thanks to all the Wigan fans who turned up and of course our own loyal band in fact thanks to all.

Andy I was very impressed with everything about todays game , you cant play rugby without the ball and for 20 minutes we didn't have the ball , but I think we will have a good season , their tries were scored on our left side in the second half , so it was a bit of a weakness .

As for the Hospitality ?I couldn't fault it , great value , the Wigan Carolis were full of praise for yourself and Rob Parker , very impressed with our set up , and gave Rob their Business card , hopefully he stays in touch with them .

I thought it was a decent crowd ,and a very good match ,the Legends bar was buzzing pre match .we have the best Ground ,the best board, the best bar in the championship without a doubt, what we also have is probably the worst tannoy announcer in the business, (although I don't like to complain.

I don't think it was the cost that put Wigan fans off coming. It was the fact they were playing their youth team. Obviously to us playing Wigan is one of the highlights of the season, whether it's a friendly game or not. To Wigan fans who have a long SL season ahead, a friendly against a championship team probably wouldn't be high on their priorites.
I thought it was a great game, with lots of skill and flair shown on both sides. I have no idea what happened for the first 15 minutes of the second half. It was like Leigh Easts under 7's had stayed on the pitch! But on the whole a great day out, and to my mind worth every penny.

Even Easts under 7's would have struggled, without the ball.

As for the Wigan turn-out, I thought it was good. There were a lot of them 'mingling' (as it always should be) in the West Stand.

Yesterday was not a bad attendance & had Chelsea v United match not conflicted with our game then we could of seen more attending possibly.

Over 2000 Leythers yesterday which was better than last season.

Liam Kay Ryan Brierley and Mick Govin in our side and who knows ?
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After the game I again was astonished how many asked me what the score was though and I don't mean those who did go