Just read on facebook that Lloyd Pugsley has passed away, I had many a good laugh with 'Puggy' when travelling around the country with the 18's when he coached them and will miss his humour, RIP PUGGY the world is a sadder place without you mate.

Was stunned to see this on Twitter. Lloyd was a neighbour of mine for many years and played a big part in me getting interested in RL as a kid. Always had a smile and a story to tell and played a huge role in the development of countless young players in the area. RIP Lloyd.

Just want to check I've got the same Lloyd Pugsley here has he got a son called Lee who's 27/28 year old?

Yes that's right.

Really sad news. Such a great guy. Another great Leyther taken far too early.

RIP Lloyd Pugsley.

Not Stu's brother surely. Was dad named Lloyd also. I've had some good days out and New Years parties with the family. It is a sad day for a lovely bunch. My deepest condolences go out to them all.

Gutted Lloyd & Stu use to coach me & Lee at LMR as kids that's another good guy lost
RIP Lloyd Pugsley

I can't bear all this bad news. Another member of the rugby league family gone too soon.

My deepest condolences go to his family and friends.

RIP Pugs

BTW does anyone know what happened? No one seems to know.

Don't think it should be posted on here Mish. I'm saddened by this loss. Used to go out with Lloyd, Westy and Spud when we all played. It is Bob his dads name isn't it Keith. Haven't seen him in while, not living in Leigh anymore.

Terrible news again.

RIP Lloyd

Unbelievable

Like many around my age we grew up with Lloyds personality, and I am sure we all have many fond moments to reflect upon.

RIP Lloyd and my deepest condolensces to all his family at this sad, sad time.

Was gutted to hear this news today. Lloyd coached me at LMR 18's.
super bloke, many a good night in the eagle and child, leigh arms and Ruebens. The man will be missed.

thoughts go out to his family.
RIP Puggy.

No and I'm sorry for asking. I've just heard the news.

Our thoughts & prayers are with Lloyd,s family & close friends at this sad time
A great guy never forgotten
God Bless
Ian Cunliffe & Family

Sincere condolences to all friends and family, RIP Lloyd.

I found out yesterday too. Really gutted. Lloyd was a great coach and not many would have put a 6ft 3 Centre playing hooker when Rowley broke his ankle. He even gave me player of the year ! The memories of him bellowing on the touchline along with his dad will live with me forever. We will all mis his humour and his cheeky smile. RIP pal. Another great coach who has inflenced so many quality players in WN7.

Was he related to Yendle Pugsley who came up from south Wales and played for Leigh in the sixties?

Gutted to hear the news about Lloyd, Legend of a man and had a massive influence on a lot of local lads growing up and in their rugby career, He would make you feel 10 foot tall and make you believe you could do anything, great coach and he knew how to get the best out of players and teams, always remember playing for the u13s town team at Wigan and he got us so pumped up just before the game started he told us all when we win run over to him because everyone will be praising him not us because he was a rugby league legend and friend to the stars!!!
RIP Pal
Thoughts are with all the family
Darryl Kay & family x

Lloyd was unique ,a good friend to many with a marvelous sense of humour and a big heart.
There are countless number of people who come on here who will have experienced some real good memories .
i have my own personal memories which will live with me forever but i will focus on Lloyd the coach , both my lads were priviliged to benefit from his coaching abilities along with his brother Stu .
Without a shadow of a doubt he was the best motivator of kids i have ever seen, he had the special ability to make every member of the team feel special despite their abilty and every kid got a fair crack of the whip.
Many players including present first team players at the centurians will be reading these tributes thinking fondly of a great coach and look back on how he helped them on their way.
I worked with Lloyd for many years down at the Miners and with Mr Howarth and the Leigh schools town teams and we organised tours to France with the Miners and South Wales with the schools .
The French trip was amazing for us all and we took two squads over who took the South of France by storm and those memories will last for ever, but the best tour was the short tour to South Wales the origin of his father Bob when we took Leigh schoolboys town team to play a couple of matches and under Lloyds leadership the Little Leythers put on a show of champagne rugby agaist older tough opposition another great week end for all involved.

Lloyd always with a smile on his face and a wink of the eye told all the players that he was " Lloyd Pugsley Living Legend " well now mate in many minds you are a legend , thanks for being a great frend and mentor to many kids.
God Bless mate GONE TO SOON xxx

god bless you Lloyd Pugsley Legend R I P

our under 18s team played a cup final at Hull K R a few years ago. Most players were apprehensive travelling over the M62 to the match.Lloyd (the manager) stood up and handed every player a little note. I read it and it really did show the compassion he had for everyone. The letterdidnt ask for anyone to knock seven bells out of the KR players but to just savour the match and enjoy themeselves. I wish i had kept a copy as a momemto, but too late. Lloyd was a great coach and humourist which everyone knows RIP mate and condolences to his family and friends. Leigh are losing too many friends at the moment so please god show a little compassion to us Leythers.

ex academy secretary.

He has had a big influence on generations of youngster’s in our area and will be sadly missed by all of us who had the pleasure to know him.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends
RIP Lloyd.