We need £100k a year as contingency, a fan/local business partnership should be achievable with the obstacles removed, we can then focus on income streams

I had to reply on that one Mo, a 'rouge' director can do a lot of damage in 12 months, the Blackpool Mafia and a certain ex Leigh bookie and shops owner spring to mind, but like I said I'm not against the idea and have already pm'd Andy and spoke to another potential investor on the subject, if you remember I didn't rejoin LISA because I was awaiting a supporters trust a few years ago.
Thanks for that Pat but too many snipers, no name keyboard warriors and negativity for my taste these days.
Again Bye Bye (I will have made as many comebacks as Starbug if I go on

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£20 a month for 500 fans must be achievable,but the majority of those fans would then stop paying Lisa?touchdown etc

Create £10m of shares available in £100 lumps, look for £50k pa from business - 10x5, 5x10 doesnt matter - look for £50k from fans by both £x per month into a share account/trust or buying/getting bought £100 lumps as and when

Other suggestions:
1. Tie the LSV down and go public on exactly what the deal is
2. Move corporate to Park Inn if the LSV deal is poop
3. Buy a pub in town, running the shop and back office from it - plenty for sale - call it the Real Centurion and make it family friendly on matchdays/afternoons. Giving the club a focal point in town.

I think if you was to ask for that much money every year then you've got no chance of ever increasing the number of shareholders. Which, 'imo, would mean you've got no chance of ever connecting with the wider community.

In reply to Alex's Dad, 500 loyal fans at 20 pounds per month, over say three years is achievable.
As for The Captain's comments, I believe this would have to be over and above LISA and Touchdown Club payments as these are already accounted for in the present budgeting.Surely we have 500 loyal fans who wish to see Leigh Centurions continue into the future of professional rugby within our town.
I for one would be willing to take on the mantle of organising any such project, or overseeing the project if anyone else is willing to start the ball rolling.
I have supported our club through thick and thin for many years, and personally am not prepared to see it sink any deeper into the abyss.
All you posters on this forum, please get in touch with the club officials and offer to help in some way, this is not something that can be sorted by any one person, we relied on Mr Thomas for far to long in my opinion, so lets all stop sniping on here and back anyone who is willing to get in and get their hands dirty.
Thank you.

Our Town, Our Team, Our Dream.

I thought anyone can get a copy of a companies accounts from companies house with a small payment.

Totally agree with you. The challenge is raising £100k every year

I don't believe by threatening Wigan council with going public over the deal would help. They don't just have to think of the 1500 leigh fans they have to think of the 50,000 people in leigh + the 200,000 (guess) people in Wigan who don't give a stuff if leigh rugby ceases to exist.

Agree re moving corporate to park inn, however probably not as good as sponsors have to walk from hotel to stadium (in rain) and sit outside then walk back (in rain) at full time. Blokes probably not too bothered but wags if wearing heels wouldn't be too impressed

Buying a pubis another good idea however were would the money come from or who would guarantee the overdraft

Only pages one to nine as far as I'm aware though.

The management accounts are far more interesting as they detail were the monies indicated in actual accounts are going.

You are correct, but how many fans would read / fully understand the full accounts

Threatening is the wrong word it's aggressive negotiations that are required when the time is right.

Like Keith says above its buisness when all is said on done we need to be assertive and at least have contingency plans in place to relocate should LSV not be willing renegotiate when we do step up to the plate with them at some stage.

Understood.

This is why it's important in any new direction the fans have faith in the people who represent them on BOD. Equally if you want to be/are sat at the top table as a director the fans need to know you are bringing something subsantial to the party both financially professionally.

In a transparent new structure investors weather they buy a match ticket, lottery ticket, pay into LISA or TDC or do all those plus invest 20 quid or 20k over and above would all be a vital component in a well oiled machine if I had my way with a clear pathway to progress through the structure and a feeling of belonging at each step of the ladder they chose to be on.

It's definitely business & the lsv must accept that. The club must get the best possible deal. However, what are the real alternatives for relocation?

I don't doubt that many leigh fans run sucessful businesses. I think it is probably detogatory to say that plenty have more business sense than our lot put together.

With this seasons crowds we could play on the marshes.

You've done a great job in generating enthusiasm amongst the supporters. Probably the more difficult task is to keep the momentum & transform your ideas into reality. I look forward to seeing the vision coming to fruition.

They haven't done too bad really, but I definitely agree that sport is a different business. Marketing is of paramount importance. As Maurice once said 'the club need to have pride in the badge (town crest) & engage with the business community'

What did I say when we moved into the LSV?

Crilly Park here we come





Must resist this temptation. Bye Bye

Let's buy back the land at Hilton Park and start again!

Many a true word said in jest

Tommy Sale to lay the first brick.

That would really stoke community spirit rebuilding Hilton Park oh to smell the raw urine in those open air toilets one more time

Well Hilton Park was built by Leigh Fans.

Being gym trained myself I would be up for it but judging from looking round the North Stand at our home games I think it would be best if we stayed at the LSV.

It is a similar prob at Fev. They had bought 2 stands from Scarborough FC to install at Post Office Rd but they can't install them because Fev folk are unable to help because there's not enough of them and they would prefer to stay in the pub.

Tenant at Leigh RU ?