We seemed to go out with the intention of niggling them and it backfired, got what we deserved at the time.
2nd half played the rugby we know we can (good half time pep talk) got them on the back foot and they never got to grips with it.
Think the bulls have had a rude awakening to champ rugby, but without doubt they will be top 2 with us - Gaskell looks absolute class and they have size and pace across the pitch, think we got them at the right time

Moi Moi looked the class that he obviously is, far too good for this league in both attack and defence, Brierly is turning into a proper half back, and all in all we have a cracking squad - other people can come into that 17 and not look out of place.

Think both teams may give some of the bottom 4 SL a bit of a shock.

Both sets of fans a credit to the game, awesome atmosphere for a league game

And in the next sentence Chev Walker also referred to his own team mates as amateurish.. He sounded confused.

Be fair it is hard to speak when hanging out of Tom Armstrongs pocket




Game uploading to our hosts but cant see it being right to view until early hours or even morning.
Unfortunately we are in the middle of a family bereavement and as a result I have been forced to upload what is an inferior video as I will probably be unavailable for a few days after today to upload a larger version or even highlights, Im sorry, the version is quite watchable and once I have time I will try and upload a better version.

I hope you and your familly are ok Fred. Me and Ol will be thinking of you all.

we even got mentioned on BBC 'North West' news at 10.30pm !!!

Thanks Tony

Game and Paul Rowleys reaction now viewable on LC TV....Sleep beckons

You are a jewel my friend. I got to work this morning thinking that I would have a chance to listen to the game on line as 7am on Sunday is supposed to be quiet(ish) and of course the world went bang and I heard all of 3 minutes of the game and we were 12 nil down in the bit I heard. I then knew nothing of the score until much later. After reading this entire board I cannot wait to watch the game now I'm home but never imagined I would be able to do it tonight.
Great work Fred, you are one dedicated Leyther.
My sincere thoughts to you and all the family at this time. To spend the time to get this game on at this time will never be forgotten by me. Now I'm going to do what you have done justice, crack a beer and cheer my head off.
Thank you

Me too VL, one privilege of living in Canada, we often get to watch the videos first!

Thanks Fred, and condolences also.

My 2 minute match report will be on RugbyAM radio between 7-8 tonight. Might be a bit husky!

Well I just finished watching the game and I spent more time in the second half on my feet than on the couch. I am absolutely exhausted after that game, I can only imagine how the fans at the game felt at the end.
Bottom line, we got the start to the season that we all dreamed about, and we were far from perfect. Talk about a team with balls. Our boys never know when to lie down.
Second half we were so much faster and stronger than Bradford. They will get better but they will not get faster. Looking ahead, if we play smart rugby I don't think they have the size to beat us in the pack, or the speed to beat us in the backs.
We are in for a hell of a season. Our lads should be very proud of themselves tonight. They did everything to win that game and they also did everything to make sure that our fans base continues to grow.

Here is a totally unbiased report of our game yesterday www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru ... -1-7108456

Here is a totally unbiased report of our game yesterday www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru ... -1-7108456

Sounds like Im going to have to contribute to leigh coffers again to watch what sounds like a cracking game.

Quote ="salfordlad"Here is a totally unbiased report of our game yesterday www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru ... -1-7108456'" Hope the accusations thrown against Beaumont are proved false, otherwise will be very embarrassing. Would like to know a few specific examples of these "niggly tactics", rather than hearing them belly aching about gutter tactics. In fact, they took a 20-6 lead when our discipline was bad. And I imagine Lowes would've had a few words to say to the ref at half time if he was in Rowley's shoes. Was a shocking display, and they were lucky not to see a couple of players sent off.

Quote ="salfordlad"Here is a totally unbiased report of our game yesterday www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru ... -1-7108456'" Hope the accusations thrown against Beaumont are proved false, otherwise will be very embarrassing. Would like to know a few specific examples of these "niggly tactics", rather than hearing them belly aching about gutter tactics. In fact, they took a 20-6 lead when our discipline was bad. And I imagine Lowes would've had a few words to say to the ref at half time if he was in Rowley's shoes. Was a shocking display, and they were lucky not to see a couple of players sent off.

No mention of a member of the Bulls back room staff shouting YOUR A LOAD OF F%^&*$G C*&^%$S around the tunnel area and chasing after Derek down the corridor when he laughed at him though is there?

have a look at the 'late tackle' by the scrum half on Sam Barlow and then refer to 'gutter tactics' a deliberate high forearm smash to the head, pictures dont lie.

Don't forget, we lured them into those gutter tactics. McNally, clearly lured Williams into flooring him, and how the scrum half wasn't sent off I'll never know.

Red card any day of the week,he really has a massive chip on his shoulder and was in the refs ear all game,can't remember anyone getting two yellows in a game before.Lowes is renowned for being a gobby git and not the most popular of people in the game, but tension was high and I'm not surprised "words" were said, Derek is no shrinking violet lets be honest.

No mention of James Lowes telling me to Eff Off when I held out my hand to wish him all the best for the rest of the season. That was after clapping their team off. There were witnesses to this also.

From where I was sat it looked to me like Liam Kaye took a good stiff arm when he dropped the ball near the start of the game. Not seen by anyone.

Lowes & Harrison hey..What a couple..LOL

Jimmy Lowes is a man under pressure. He is deflecting the heat onto Cobb but Bradford fans and officials are not stupid.

They will be alarmed at how Lowes had his men in the dressing room at 20.6 up only for them to then tire and lose the second half 30.4 , looking a very exhausted side indeed.

Lowes was also lucky to finish with a full complement of players still on the pitch, as i thought Danny Williams should have seen a straight red for that punch on McNally.

Cobb could not have been better placed but Lowes is not criticising that decision is he and you really could.

So far I have watched the first half and my initial thoughts are that Bradford looked very quick and exposed Leigh down the flanks while Leigh were very niggly with a few cheap shots and a few late shots. When Leigh were playing rugby they look very, very good. The fight was a disgrace ending up in the crowd and Im sure the RFL will have a word with the clubs over that. It was hard to say who was worse though because Bradford started trying to mix it and showed they have a dirty side as well. Their scrum half should have walked for the tackle on Barlow which was worse than Mannings for mine. Will he get a few games for a late elbow to the head? Lets wait and see.

Overall a decent first half but more for the spice rather than the skill levels which seemed a bit off but its obviously very early season and I have the second half to watch yet.

One thing I always used to laugh at in regards to Leigh fans obvious problems with Harrison(and it sounds like with good reason), but they have a guy who is as bad, if not worse running the gaff. Like i mentioned on the Bradford forum I will never forget about 3 years back his behavior when leigh beat us at theirs. He was a disgrace especially for an official from the club.

Edit: I probably should mention the ref as I saw him get a ton of stick from both sets of fans but I dont honestly think he has done that bad a job so far as it was always going to be a difficult game to ref with two teams who so far seem intent on fighting each other.

You're going to be very disappointed

For me a great win but we need to concentrate on playing the great RL we are capable of and that we showed in large parts of the second half.
Not a fan of local refs getting local games as the risks it can put them under is the main concern rather than the 'he will be bias' for/against.
I thought Cobb got a few calls wrong as the intensity rose but having said that it was a very tough game to ref and it was good to see the touch judges work well to try and help him out.
That said I thought the refs 'calls' added to the occasion and certainly he helped fire both sets of supporters up with his decisions to create the best atmosphere ever at the LSV.
We need to be more clever in terms of discipline and whilst people will say it knocked Bradford off course I'd argue that we also lost focus and it could have cost us the game.
We must respect the ball more when we get possession after periods of repeat back to back sets tackling as its something we did v Wigan pre season and we had to fight back for that win as well.
I know people say its the risk of expansive RL but I'd disagree, you play expansive RL with players not out on there feet and the amount of possession we gifted Bradford will at some point mean we drop points, I'm certain it'll give Paul lots to work on before we head to Fax.
However that's the 'negatives......
Wow there was far too many positives from Sunday to list so I'll skip to our second half effort.
People have said this team is special and I've been a little wary of that but I have to say I'm rapidly coming around to that thought process....do we know when we are beat?
Our forwards are absolute top class and I'm struggling to remember such a bunch with as much strength and talent as this lot(lets not forget those sitting in the wings), I felt it was also a sign of the real quality in our Squad when you see the likes of Penky having such a big say on the game.
For me the MOM was Armstrong, best performance in a Leigh shirt and displayed everything that is good about this team, strength, desire , passion , fitness and skill.
Kays pace on the wing seems to have gone up another notch and Ryan again showed his utter class on the big stage ably assisted by Riddy who also showed the importance of a class goal kicker.
Higson took some tough shots (as did McNally and Barlow - both clearly singled out)but just took it in his stride and his determination was a big factor on Sunday and Fui's first touch of the ball in a competitive game will be remembered for a very long time to come.
All in all a good team performance.
The atmosphere in and around the ground was first class and everything that first attracted me to RL was in evidence Sunday.
I felt RL had actually come back to being something for the fans again.
Great game, great atmosphere, great result....roll on Sunday.

I think it was the speed of the play the ball and the offloads that gave them the numbers and space to cause problems down the flanks.

As for the niggle in the first half, from watching back, their scrum half was at it from the first minute, and obviously Barlow and Acton don't need a second invitation!

Yeah, I think Leigh allowed them to play the game far too quick early on.

On Sunday we have to try and stop you moving the ball out wide as quick as you do but thats hard when you have someone like Brierley who can take advantage of players speeding out of the line.