He'd been on a double header,admitted he shouldn't being talking and reiterated the cost of £750k a season to run the club. Mike Latham didn't look a happy chappy.

Now why do you have to bring my name into it? There's 3 pages of people complaining on here and I wasn't one of them. I wasn't going to post but seeing as you've brought my name into it I will.

I listened to the broadcast earlier and I've got to say that I thought Beaumont's comments were despicable. Seriously who does he think he is? His behaviour over the last few days has been appalling and he's once again making our club a laughing stock. He needs to STFU for a while and stop trying to be the big I AM.

In fact this says it far better than I can.

And another a knob sack, not very profesional.

The interview is a cheap shot at the fans isn't it, We are being made the scapegoat. It is rather poor. I expect better from Derek to be truthful.

I suspect poor media training than anything. Agree, players should never apologise, instead focus on how they intend to rectify the issue and promptly step away from the lectern.

The Hood and Barker videos are cringe! Too much drama, just like the overhyped player press releases as touched on by Zulu01. World beaters when signing, only to be released 12 months later.

I think Atomic nailed it above regarding control, Derek is clearly feeling the pressure over results and affected finances. However, all of this is the consequence of his decisions, so only he can improve it. Over to you Mr Beaumont, time to get bums back on seats with your marketing prowess.

Very poor. He doesn't seem to realise that fans don't care about what happens behind the scenes, how well prepared the players are etc... I don't think anybody has ever doubted Neil Jukes' work ethic, but a string of underperformances on the pitch meant it was only ever going to end how it did.

Jukes was lucky to first survive a hefty losing run prior to beating Hull, then the abject displays at Widnes and Warrington that showed a broken team and then a meek surrender in the MPG.

After all this, 5.5k turn up to see a new team, with fresh optimism against Toronto, only to see different players, same mistakes and same result. Even then some gave benefit of the doubt, but then after conceding a lead to Barrow and then a bigger lead at home to 12 man Toulouse, it would've been more surprising if there wasn't a barrage of boos!

Also, in the interview, DB was at pains to point out Jukes' lack of experience and the fact he's never worked under a SL coach. So he knew he wasn't qualified but kept him in the job anyway!

Centurino, when Neil Barker left we lost our main Marketing guy,I don't know who will or has replaced him,as for bums on seats, the team showing a bit of fire and a few good games will do that, the recent dip in attendances have been because of team performances.
It won't help by Derek having a go at the fans,a few of Zulus points are very true, including admission prices and refreshment prices at the LSV.

No criticism from me Zulu01, I agree with most of what you say, I also don't go on Twitter, but if Derek has made up the song about being able to change kick off time because he could , then that's not very good.

it was a fan a Derek did not show, he needs to pipe down and chill, he is starting to be a dictator

They advertised the marketing postion approx 3-4 weeks ago on the site so I assume its been filled by now.

I didn't mean marketing in the literal sense. I think we all agree, like most salesmen, Derek has a big gob. He talks a lot but doesn't communicate that effectively. Now is the time to step up and turn this mess around, by selling himself to a new coach, to the players who I'm sure think he's losing it, to businssess and more importantly to paying supporters. Even LCTV has gone to pot at present; game video presentation is dire, and still £21 more expensive than Wigan TV -- used simply as a comparsion, I am NOT a wigan TV subscriber.

If I did as badly in my job my boss would boo me all the way to the job centre.

I think everyone is thankfull for dereks input financially its fantastic. But it wasn't to long ago leigh was talked about for our exciting expansive displays on the pitch , far more exiting than the humdrum if super league. The only time we are talked about now is about our owner & his social media escapades. Its not about him its about what happens on the pitch not how many batteries are needed & charity boxing matches . He needs to stay in the background & not jump in on every interview & picture opportunity

. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/43256946

. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/43256946

What marketing ?
If you dont drive past the ground, mooch the website or sign up for email alerts you wouldnt know we were playing.....

Quote ="Cokey". www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/43256946'" Hope he manages this job better than his last. Can't see Derek being as charitable if he cocks this up as well

Quote ="Cokey". www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/43256946'" Hope he manages this job better than his last. Can't see Derek being as charitable if he cocks this up as well

Charlie

Here is the full song just for you

Woke up this morning feeling rough
Saw on my twitter people being tough
Just annoyed I changed the game because I could
Oh yeah
Something tells me today's doubleheaders gonna be good

And B4 u rock hard key board rattlers start it will be good
Irrespective of the result.

"wonder why he isnt feeling the love"

It was a sad day when Twitter increased it's character limit

I think all parties need to draw a line under this issue. There are far more important issues in life than squabbling over whose right and whose wrong! A decision has been made and we move forward under 'new' guidance, DB has lost a personal friend and there's not one us who wouldn't shout up for a friend!
As a matter of interest, I too applauded Toulouse from my seat in the West Stand for the excellent Rugby they played however painful for me, it was entertaining and thrilling to see!
Come on Leigh lets turn our season around and make the LSV a tough place to get a result, again!

Spot on

When i purchase any commodity and hand over my hard earned I enter a contract with the seller that those goods will be servicable and to my satisfaction, if not, I have an avenue set out by the law of the land that allows me to complain and maybe get recompensed.
I am a season ticket holder and have been so for as long as I remember, I was certainly a supporter before DJB was even born, even though through illness I missed Sundays game but having just heard DJB's spat on Radio Manc I take it personally, how dare he *point the finger of blame at the loyal fans of this club, when I pay my money I buy the right to comment in whatever manner I deem nessacary.
DJB should be looking at the man in mirror and questioning him of his abillity in the selection of his employees for that is where the buck stops, I had nearly 50 employees, some were real hard workers but that is were they stopped, some needed a kick now and again but they were the ones who made the buisness work, it is not about one employee it is the whole melting pot, just like on the field the combinations have to be right, it is exactly the same in the front office, but if it doesn't work the manager is the one who ultimately has to be replaced by the owner or shareholders, in this case that is NJ.

*One thing that when those who point the finger of blame look at their hand there are also three fingers pointing back at them! Take heed Derek, you are not as blameless as you consider yourself to be, you have been the main reason the club has flourished in tha last few years, but try being the leader with a little humility instead of being so brash, it's nice to be nice!

Excellent post Zulu01. DB bragging about his money under veiled threats of wanting to walk away but Leigh not able to afford the player contracts. Hes donald trump in disguise. Go if you want to DB. Leigh Rugby League and the supporters will always be here. The roller coaster ride is coming to an end just like last time.

When the fun stops then stop. He walked away before and will do again if fans can’t show any passion after paying the gate fee then it’s a bad day

No swearing in the North Stand on Sunday and don't make too much noise. We don't want to wake the baby, he gets a bit grissly when he doesn't get his own way. Oh, and don't forget to wipe your feet when you come in. Have to be on best behaviour. We are becoming despicable.

Actually feel sorry for jukes handing in his resignation as his family and kids what at the game and was upset at what was shouted about there dad. He was made to feel he had no option but to quit but to be honest it was not his fault it’s the big fella Cunningham who was in charge at the time now purtil come in he made clear that Cunningham was to stay clear of the running of the side and leave it to him fair play to purts for standing up to Cunningham hopefully we start to play some rugby now might not happen overnight but the less Cunningham as to do with the side the better

It's time Derek and the Fans build a better relationship ,it will do no good like this,the last thing we want is for Derek to walk,as long as the Fans are not offensive or abusive then for me they should be able to voice their opinions,let's forget about this crazy word Despicable.

Though if Derek did walk the Club would survive,I'm sure someone would be ready to step in, maybe a familiar face.