I feel gutted that Martyn has gone. He has been, and still could have been, an excellent half back for us.

I know people will point to his lack of pace, but which half backs in the current game, have that sort of pace anyway? What he lacked in pace, he more than compensated for, with his excellent rugby brain, his kicking game and his outstanding goal kicking ability.

We are now going to really have to come up with at least one superb play maker, to make up for his departure.

Good luck at Featherstone, Martyn, and thanks for your loyalty and skill, in our colours.

The club's version of events:- https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2017/10/2 ... -beaumont/ I don't think Martyn is 'on holiday', when you see the story in the media, though: - (unless someone has been very clever inserting him in the photo!) www.totalrl.com/featherstone-pul ... d-signing/

The club's version of events:- https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2017/10/2 ... -beaumont/ I don't think Martyn is 'on holiday', when you see the story in the media, though: - (unless someone has been very clever inserting him in the photo!) www.totalrl.com/featherstone-pul ... d-signing/

Good luck in your new venture Riddy, and thank you

Quote ="Alan"The club's version of events:- https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2017/10/2 ... -beaumont/ I don't think Martyn is 'on holiday', when you see the story in the media, though: - (unless someone has been very clever inserting him in the photo!) www.totalrl.com/featherstone-pul ... d-signing/'" DB seems quite annoyed with the situation.. Let's see the 6-00pm signing.

Quote ="Alan"The club's version of events:- https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2017/10/2 ... -beaumont/ I don't think Martyn is 'on holiday', when you see the story in the media, though: - (unless someone has been very clever inserting him in the photo!) www.totalrl.com/featherstone-pul ... d-signing/'" DB seems quite annoyed with the situation.. Let's see the 6-00pm signing.

Quote ="Alan"The club's version of events:- https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2017/10/2 ... -beaumont/ I don't think Martyn is 'on holiday', when you see the story in the media, though: - (unless someone has been very clever inserting him in the photo!) www.totalrl.com/featherstone-pul ... d-signing/'" Love that saying ‘the clubs version of events’

Quote ="Alan"The club's version of events:- https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2017/10/2 ... -beaumont/ I don't think Martyn is 'on holiday', when you see the story in the media, though: - (unless someone has been very clever inserting him in the photo!) www.totalrl.com/featherstone-pul ... d-signing/'" Love that saying ‘the clubs version of events’

Just a phrase - but it is just that!

Delusion aside, you, I and most Leigh fans know that decisions by the coaches ultimately cost Leigh Super League Status in 2018. The only change from Leigh's impressive promotion in 2016 was a big improvement to the promotion squad. NOT playing Ridyard was integral to this demise, it's self-evident.

Hull KR retained 14 players in 2017 that played in 2016 - KEY to their immediate return to SL? Letting Ridyard go could have huge repercussions in 2018.

But of a contradiction there centrino? For continuation of last year riddy wouldn't play this year so what's the problem in letting him go? He had a chance with us and was quite frankly garbage fit or not. He showed he is a top player at Huddersfield it just didn't work out. As for coaches descions don't be daft.. 17 players on the pitch affect the result and that's it.. Jukes was great when he got us promoted which was an achievement in itself, now we're all lynching him cause we went down??? It comes down to the players and players alone. Ridyard or Hutchinson? I know which one I'm happier with

There are no contradictions. Ridyard is a massive loss. KC will be coach within 3-6 months, it seems he's pulling the strings already. All I see Jukes doing is writing over glorified player reviews of new signings, maybe he outsources to Katie Price's ghostwriter.

Well according to a mate of mine in Aus we’ve got a gem and a serious upgrade with Drew. Ex junior Kangaroo who St George really wanted to keep. It’s only his desire to prove himself that has made this deal happen. He wanted to test himself away from St George (a team he supported as a kid) and didn’t want to play against his boyhood team by joining another NRL side. St George will come back knocking if Drew makes a succes of his stint with us. So it’s up to us to make him want to fill his ambitions with us.

Watching Riddy was always pure joy!
Good Luck at Fev, Martin

He does sound an exciting prospect. I hope he is fully recovered from his bad knee ligament injury, ( a freak accident in pre-season) that kept him sidelined for the duration of 2017 season.

The way I see it, all the quota players we have signed so far have come over with a point to prove, and certainly have ambitions above Champ rugby, whether they stay with us or move on either way means they aren't here for an easy ride and payday - they are playing for their futures at SL or NRL level

The same applies to the English players we have signed.

We have to accept that the injury is why he is here, otherwise he would be preparing to orchestrate StG in another NRL campaign. If he stays fit we will be very difficult to beat in the 8's

I agree poor coaching decisions was biggest problem, and not bringing in a new coach is a poor decision imo. I also think it's poor to let Ridyard go. But, for all that, it was still a pretty poor squad of players and an overhaul after relegation was inevitable. Hull KR may have retained 14 players, but only a few of those were first teamers while others had reduced roles (e.g. Cockayne). They also had more players on the roster, given they have a reserves and academy which means they can completely change their team while retaining 14.

Reading through all th comments about Ridy going leaves a little bitter taste IMO.
This could be the first year we have NO homegrown players - and I mean Leigh players in that!

He's a young lad,homesick will be first before injury.

They wouldn't play in SL 2019 anyway..Lets get on with growing Leigh players for the future.Ridy made a choice,accept it and lets move on.

In the “Leigh Lads” thread you started, you said your opening comments were just an observation when HRJ questioned your intentions.
Now you raise the same “observations” and state it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. The team is not even finalized, never mind the season started, and you are already sowing the seeds of unrest. Par for the course


I for one will give our team my support and not try to creat rumour or unrest by making comments with a hidden, or not so hidden agenda.

Last of Rowleys lads gone.. wrong decision for me, but if it finally gets the chip off Jukes' shoulder so be it.

Lack of brains hasnt hindered jukes though

Nicknamed Trig was our Jukes..

This squad is about creating a settled SL side imo, no time for sentiment. Let's face it how many Leigh lads are their as first choice SL players, if we wish to change that then we must grow our own, so support the new academies and help them do so. Maybe we will see Hill Manfredi Woods Davies etc in a Leigh SL shirt soon

If we build a team players want to join we will attract and keep the good local players of the future something we have not done since the 80s. DB is changing the story. Can we get in SL and stay that is the challenge, lets back DB and the lads who put the shirt on, 5 NRL players signed that is amazing.