I'm assuming there isn't one already? Had a quick look and could find nowt. Makes sense to have an official thread since there seem to be plenty of egg chasing fans on here

 

Anyhow, this has just been announced:

 

http://www.leighjournal.co.uk/sport/11058964.Championship_Finals_Day_will_be_staged_at_home_of_Leeds_Rhinos/

 

Will be a fucking brilliant day out, that! Leigh had better make it there now (although if we keep sticking 52 past everyone we shouldn't have much trouble)

Salford saved their Super League skins last night with a comfortable win over Toulouse. Really sad to see Widnes relegated and the likely prospect of facing the thugs from Toronto next season. There is something wrong with our sport if the likes of Toronto progress at the expense of our heartland clubs such as Leigh and Widnes 

I hadn't realised that the RL season had started.

Not the same game it used to be

9 hours ago, Salford Trotter said:

Salford saved their Super League skins last night with a comfortable win over Toulouse. Really sad to see Widnes relegated and the likely prospect of facing the thugs from Toronto next season. There is something wrong with our sport if the likes of Toronto progress at the expense of our heartland clubs such as Leigh and Widnes 

That depends

Another way of looking at it is they've had their chance and failed so why shed any tears

 

Leigh spent big and failed, still go watching them though, can't wait for Sunday away to Dewsbury.

I’m an outsider who’s never really got fully into it, but had spells supporting Warrington and Leigh and still look out for their results. 

Toronto????????

what the fuck is that all about, been aware of em for a couple of years and heard they’re dirty bastards but that’s about it. Not googling it as I’d prefer to hear it from some RL fan on here. Leyther White?

The league should have 16 clubs.

17 hours ago, Alf Hartigan said:

I’m an outsider who’s never really got fully into it, but had spells supporting Warrington and Leigh and still look out for their results. 

Toronto????????

what the fuck is that all about, been aware of em for a couple of years and heard they’re dirty bastards but that’s about it. Not googling it as I’d prefer to hear it from some RL fan on here. Leyther White?

Not a lot of love for Toronto in the parish of Leigh, just a pure hatred for the cynical fuckers.

18 hours ago, Alf Hartigan said:

I’m an outsider who’s never really got fully into it, but had spells supporting Warrington and Leigh and still look out for their results. 

Toronto????????

what the fuck is that all about, been aware of em for a couple of years and heard they’re dirty bastards but that’s about it. Not googling it as I’d prefer to hear it from some RL fan on here. Leyther White?

The RFL are hellbent on expanding the game at a time when Rugby League in the UK is at a crisis point. Declining attendances across the board; perilous finances in that SL clubs are wholly dependant on wealthy benefactors and SKYs iron fist control over fixtures irrespective of the club and fans interest. On the other hand they bend over backwards to allow Toronto to get into the top flight with relaxed conditions re salary cap and fixture arrangements. On top of that they have a deserved reputation of playing thugby with their dangerous play. 

The heartland clubs such as Widnes and Leigh are the sacrificial lambs in all of this and will struggle to reach the SL given the new format from next season. 

Red Star Belgrade have been accepted into the FA Challenge Cup in 2019 and there is talk of a NZ team wanting to join the league soon. The RFL are focussing on the wrong things whilst the game is slowly dying

RL Challenge Cup - not FA.

15 minutes ago, MalcolmW said:

RL Challenge Cup - not FA.

haha got carried away

I’ve no problem at all with Toronto. No bugger other than Wigan and Leeds seem to produce players these days so they’re far from alone on that score. Yeah they’ve got a few dirty buggers but most of them used to play for Leigh so it’s hard to criticise without being too hypocritical. And, having been over there, the fans they’ve attracted absolutely love the game and certainly do their homework so the more the merrier as far as I’m concerned. Certainly can’t be a bad thing for the game to get some attention elsewhere because it’s pretty much on its arse over here. 

Toronto, Red Star Belgrade, NZ. What the hell is going on with RL? Instead of concentrating on expansion clubs they need to concentrate their efforts in the heartlands. Getting overseas teams involved will only get folk less interested. 

In fairness, the expansion clubs are largely self-driven, drawing their own investment and the like and not really asking for much from the RFL or, more vitally, central funds. 

Last five years, loved watching Leigh away, a great crack with the support and supping all over Yorkshire and far afield, fuck's sake, just keep those tasty games in London and Toulouse for me please and don't go bump.

 

34 minutes ago, Underpants said:

Toronto, Red Star Belgrade, NZ. What the hell is going on with RL? Instead of concentrating on expansion clubs they need to concentrate their efforts in the heartlands. Getting overseas teams involved will only get folk less interested. 

 

8 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

In fairness, the expansion clubs are largely self-driven, drawing their own investment and the like and not really asking for much from the RFL or, more vitally, central funds. 

 

8 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

In fairness, the expansion clubs are largely self-driven, drawing their own investment and the like and not really asking for much from the RFL or, more vitally, central funds. 

 

Probably stupid question but looking at Twitter are Leigh going out of existence or is it just going to be a question of clearing the decks and playing with youngsters for low wages?

19 minutes ago, Ghana White said:

Probably stupid question but looking at Twitter are Leigh going out of existence or is it just going to be a question of clearing the decks and playing with youngsters for low wages?

More of the latter

That's something at least, I don't know much about rugby league but Leighs crowds look pretty good compared to a lot.

Can they not just sign the shittest, cheapest players then coach em to be the best in the world

I would just like to hear some news from the Leigh chairman, heard nothing for ages. At least Ken let's you know what's going on at Bolton in these tough times.

 

2 hours ago, leigh white said:

I would just like to hear some news from the Leigh chairman, heard nothing for ages. At least Ken let's you know what's going on at Bolton in these tough times.

 

It seems as though Mr Beaumont has gone to ground following the announcement just before the end of the season. Leigh are a great club with a fantastic history in the game, i just hope they can rise again ditto for Widnes too

I think Keiron Purtill is a massive loss for Leigh, he was Leigh through and through and got the players playing good stuff after Neil Jukes got sacked it was just to late to reach the play offs. 

It is a shame to see one of the heartland clubs struggling.  But did any of these clubs have an sympathy for Salford during our struggles? I suspect not. Happy to be proven wrong but I think they probably had a rye smile 

15 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

It is a shame to see one of the heartland clubs struggling.  But did any of these clubs have an sympathy for Salford during our struggles? I suspect not. Happy to be proven wrong but I think they probably had a rye smile 

Barley knew they were still in that division

This test match is fantastic

But why play it in a half full stadium