shown more faith in players from the u21's then perhaps maybe Leigh wouldn't be in this position now. Everyone whos watched the 21s this season know exactly the quality of rugby they've been playing, proof of this if required is in them finishing top of the league. But were they given a good enough run? I'm sorry to say but the answer is a resounding NO!
I know that one or two of Leigh supporters questioned whether or not the lads were ready for the "step up" well i'm sorry but now its too late to test this theory. Virtually the same 13 players were picked week in/week out for the 1st team regardless of the result. On the odd occasion that a 21s player was promoted and if the team lost then they were automatically "dumped" back into the 21s with no doubt feeling that they were the ones to have caused the defeat, a great confidence booster if they ever needed one, yet on each occasion none of the "1st teamers" joined them in dropping down a level. You have a marvellous 21s team whom i bellieve would have kept you up on enthusiasm alone if they'd have been given the chance, but it was not to be. I'm not sure as to when you will ever get the chance to call on the services of a 21s team as good as the one that Leigh had this season. I'm a wiganer and shouldn't really be bothered but i am....Leigh has produced some tremendous players over the years and as a club deserve to be up there with the best but your coaching team have ripped the heart out of all the young lads who were desperate to pull on the Leigh shirt, and show the Leigh faithful just exactly what it feels like to pull on the that famous jersey. Good luck for the future and continue to support what i regard as my No1 second team

Who would you of dropped?

Millward will address this very relevant issue

TBH there are a number of players I would have dropped at some point this season (or is it now last?)

I cant be d naming them all and when but Maden is one

Its not a matter of "dropping" a player its a matter of competition for places, players in the 1st team new they would get picked the following week regardless of their performance. Having a successful 21s should really have spurred the 1st team on as they new they would have to play well to retain their place, unfortunately this wasn't the case.

to be fair the u21s where playing against much easier competition though

Didnt Danny Meekin come from the 21`s, and he has gone on ok

Definately one for the future...............

So was everyone who played against the first team....or so it appeared

you can only play agaisnt the opposition put infront of you week in week out qand beat them which they did. Look at the likes of saints and leeds bringing the 21s through gotta give people chances or you wont develop any young talent through

Saints and Leeds sit prettily at the top of the 'food chain' and have the luxury of hand picking the best talent in thier areas, also to bring youngsters in a losing environment isnt condusive to thier development at all.

It works well at the top clubs but not at our level look at Rydyard ,some on here thought he was'nt good enough for 1st team rugby when he played .Now after a season with the reserves he has come on leaps and bounds which has been evident in his last 3 matches.

thats 1
others where given their chances but where either found wanting or not quite ready

dont let the facts get in the way of a good back stab session though

I think you need to learn the meaning of "back stabbing". Voicing your opinion about a club (and the way it is run) that you pay to see week in week out is not "back stabbing"

What you mean is that "others" were used as scapegoats when the team lost, thats more like a true reflection.

in your opinion maybe

Pontificating over which player did, didn't , should or could is neither use nor ornament now. What we only showed in a few games and immensley so on Sunday is commitment and motivation. Without those two things then we end up where we are, suffering at the wrong end of the League! If the lads on the park don't want it then, regardless of the coach, trainers and game plans the team will loose. Personally I think Rowley will come good, Basil will help loads there but, if the players wont go get the game then nothing will help..

Thats what these forums are all about...aren't they?

Yes sometimes



I think that Dean deserved his chance too. Is he on loan or was it a permanant move? I like to see him back at Leigh.

Gone was released from his contract together with Powell.

says who?? He is still being paid by Leigh !!

I thought they were loan deals