Even more so, as an Everton fan.

During his time as MP for Leigh, he did one heck of a lot for the town. OK, his reputation benefited from that, but so did the town. He is currently working his whatsits off to attack the homeless problem in Greater Manchester. Whatever you think of his political persuasion, or his obvious bad taste in the RL team he supports, he does get things done.

Can we please not have yet another thread ruined by the same gimps with the same boring theme.... mods?

Back to the point - Burnham seems like one of the few genuinely decent politicians, and has a bit of profile, so it's better to have him involved in any capacity rather than not at all. His track record suggests he gets things done, so hopefully he'll involve himself in helping grow the game, from grass roots through to mainstream media at the top level.

we heard you the 1st time.....

He does I agree but also agree with others that highlight what exactly is this role and does it mean anything in reality?

He's actually the mayor for Greater Manchester which has two teams in Super League.

Also, I believe one of his lads plays for Leigh Miners

I see his appointment as President as only a good thing for our game

Andy Burnham is far from a decent politician.

He is currently presiding over one of the most corrupt police command teams in the country, and has been provided with huge amounts of evidence concerning multiple serious crimes and has so far done absolutely nothing about it.

He is great at shouting out corruption and making waves when he isn't the one that has to act.

When he is charge, however, he cowers and fails to act.

A disgrace of a man and politician.

Well said. This is a succinct summary of a shocking career.

I look forward to the great day when Andrew Burnham is arrested and dragged out of his office in handcuffs, is transported to Chapel Street for his booking, and is locked up there for the night pending his court appearance in the morning. British justice needs to be firm and swift.

Merry Christmas from Carcassonne, where the law is respected and the food and wine are wonderful.

Jean, This is Christmas day FFS, what's wrong with you? You really are one horrible little cretin.

He's been sussed at last. I am led to understand, (not easy to do as a simple Leyther) that Andy Burnham follows a long line of disgraced ex Leyther political notables, headed by Atilla The Hun, Genghis Khan, Stalin, Hitler and, in more recent times, Sadam Hussein, Kim Jong-un, and even Donald Trump. Who would have thought that such a simple little backwater could have been the political starting point for such a fine bunch of men?

What? Did you expect otherwise from a place that is loathed by people from Manchester as a pimple on the bum of Wigan? Its only claim to fame is Georgie Fame, more than fifty years ago!
Andrew Burnham is everything that makes sophisticated Londoners loath the north.

Come to Carcassonne and enjoy a big slice of preindustrial history, and clean politicians, as well as great food and wine.

Yet another thread ruined by WUM's.

I think it is important that we discuss who the people involved in RL are.

I am uncertain as the why we bother with these people in these positions Burnham and Prince Harry, just not sure what they really bring us. The wheel them out once a year and then wheel them back in.

But they are involved to some capacity aren't they? So why not?

exactly.

My apologies, I think i misinterpreted your first post. Ah well, never mind.

Let's see if Prince Harry shows up to a single game this year. The CC Final at Wembley, located near his homes, for starters.

As for Andrew Burnham, I would like someone to explain what his precise responsibilities are (though my preference would be the fewer the better).

The only benefit I can see really is it gives a little bit of exposure to the game. For example somebody who follows Labour and Burnham very closely or a Royalist following Harry, might think what is this Rugby League they are tweeting about or attending and give a game a watch. Exposing more people to RL can only be a good thing.

If Prince Harry did ever attend a game, plenty of “newspapers” would be happy to take his picture and put it in there rag.

I still see people going about how crap it is in comparison to "years" ago, like how Britain was so good "years" ago.

The sport is great, I have loved even the past few years, the world cup was a bit of a saviour this year but certainly these past 2 years have been great.

Getting these big names involved is superb, and I think it will only help the sport kick on.

Hi Wildthing.

Merry Christmas and all the best for a happy, healthy New Year.

Forgive this sheltered Leyther, but what's a WUM? If it's bad, I hope I'm not being classed as one? My posts here were to merely defend Andy Burnham, who is a passionate RL person who would, I'm sure, seek every opportunity to promote the Sport. I guess some have seen him as one of a much hated breed - a Labour politician, and even worse, a Leigh fan!



I'm sure that, given a decent 'job spec', he will do the Greatest Game proud.

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Cheers Cokey - you learn something new every day!

No probs Alan. I hope you and your family have had a good xmas, and wishing you a happy new year, and a great year for the Centurions.