Just read that Widnes have released Mark Smith, Lee Doran, Yates and Strong. And with James Ford Apparently on the outter, would we sign any of them for 2011????

Also Rumor has it that Jamie Rooney refuses to play because he hasnt been paid!!!!!!

Oh Dear Barrow are in a bit of trouble.

I'd sign Ford straight away, I'm pretty sure he wants to come back here. Im not going to laugh at Barrow's misfortune given their help for this club when we reformed

I'd have Fordy back in a flash and from speaking to him hopefully it will happen in the close season, also agree with Brummie's sentiments regarding Barrow.

Ditto the previous 2.

I predict 5 or 6 new faces for 2011 maybe more

I've always admired Mark Smith for his organizational slills, but where would we play him with Cooky and Hendo now at the club?

Don't hold your breath on Cooky.

Right, get Smithy signed up quick

Agree with Smith, i dont like his antics against us but he would be an excellent addition to the squad. However i feel that clubs with deeper pockets will prevent us from that particular signature. Theyve let Thackeray go, id have him for his experience and leadership straight away.

Agree with Fordy, id have him back straight away, as long as the deal is good.

If Hendo stays i cant see Cooky staying, unfortunate but thats the game.

With regards to Barrow, i will always appreciate the support they have given us and they have the best fans in our division. However i have been saying for ages that it would all blow up eventually, maybe this is the start of it, i really hope it isnt, but if it is, they will sink like the titanic. Jamie Rooney would be a brilliant signing, but i doubt we could get close to what Barrow are (or arent) paying him.

Apostrophe under the @.

Jamie's brother used to play for us.

We at Leigh will be having a clear out, about 10 players departing,would you consider any of our players?

I have edited my first post, but wasnt laughing at them(Barrow), more like laughing about the fact we were waiting on how long it took for a player to not be paid and that they offer so much money to players, that other clubs will never have a chance to offer that kind of money. These players go to these clubs for the money and now looks like they wont get paid. At the Eagles it is "This is what we have to offer," Take it or leave it!!!! No Player is better then the Club and thats why i Love the Eagles..............

Presuming Tangi leaves, and if we don't sign Jimmy Ford, I'd have fat Mick, not really bothered about anyone else.

Yep, I'd have Mick Nanyn. Maybe that young number seven as well, he looks to have a promising future.

Sometimes players need to look at how much money they'll get rather than what they're being offered.

Smith leaves Widnes to pursue refereeing career
By Ivana Tinkle - Widnes Telegraph

Mark Smith has announced that he asked to be released from his contract at the end of the 2010 season to follow in the footsteps of Jamie Bloem and pick up the whistle instead of the ball.

Smith said "Im sad to be leaving a big club like Widnes, they have been excellent to me, however i feel my future lies in a different direction".

It is believed that his decision was made when challenged by Barrie McDermott to see if he could do any better than Mr Leahy in a live game on sky.

"Ive decided to accept Barrie's challenge, i refereed my first game this year between Sheffield and the Vikings at Don Valley and i enjoyed the power that came with it."

"However i intend to do my best to ensure Widnes have a sucessful end to 2010 and $uper League application until then".

How Old is Nanyn now? He seems to have been playing forever.

Not to sure,i would say not more than 30,i agree though ilike him ,although i think he WONT be at Leigh next season.

Young 7 is Ridyard (wont be leaving Leigh I`m afraid)....... rumours Mark Smith is joining us for next season.

No, he's taking up refereeing, cant you read???