Sad to hear that James Taylor as retired , always gave his all in a Leyth shirt. He put in some thunderous tackles much to the detriment of his safety at times.
Good luck in the future JT... Top Leyther.

Sad news.

Jimmy I hope you read this. You have been a stand out member of this club for a good few years now. I don't think I have seen a game where you have'nt give it your best shot. I wish you were a foot taller and a couple of stone heavier because you would have been another Leyther making it in SL now. You and your Bash Brother ( TG) have been the best two in defence for this club in years. I personally will miss your bone crunching tackles and - in attack - the way you always showed the ball to the oposition before steaming in. Will be mad not hearing your name read out ever again for Leigh and hope you prosper in retirement. All the best Jimmy.
T.

Sad to see you having to finish Jimmy. You, more than anyone, have personified what our club is about. A Leyther through and through, who always gave 100% - and that's why, to so many Leigh fans, you are a hero.

Good luck with your retirement from the game, and your future career. If you apply yourself to it, just half as conscientiously as you did your rugby career, you will be successful.

Thanks for all your efforts.

A real shame that.

He certainly put his body on the line and I know he was very disappointed at not being able to feature more this season.

Good luck for the future Jimmy.

Massive shame. So rare to get a one club man these days, and he was genuinely one of our own who I'm sure will be back on the terraces.

Some of the hits he put in over the years were unreal.

All the best JT.

Sad to see a committed player end his career but at least JT never left anything in the tank.
A huge thanks to Jimmy for all the effort and commitment shown whilst in the Leigh jersey and good luck in whatever he does next.

Great player Jimmy and a really nice bloke Leyther to the core who produced some of the clubs greatest ever big hits during his career even when Jimmy was carrying injurys he always gave 100% never taking a backward step always willing to put his body on the line for the Club .Thanks for the memories Jimmy All the Best for the future ..

I'm proud to have seen jimmy play for our club through the years, top player and true leyther, good luck to him in the future.

Really sad news, is it due to injury?

Quote ="Dick Jones"Really sad news, is it due to injury?'" From the club website:- www.leighcenturions.com/news/251

Quote ="Dick Jones"Really sad news, is it due to injury?'" From the club website:- www.leighcenturions.com/news/251

Sure I read summat on here a while backthat the reason JT had not been involved much this season is that he has had a transfer at work to Wales - so was unable to commit to training.

Best of luck for the future to Jimmy. He was never less than 100% commited to the cause, and was a tackle machine without equal!! Two things that come to mind - that to me epitomise Jimmy Taylor the player, and Jimmy Taylor the man - firstly, during our all too brief sojourn in SDL, in our first win, over 'Laandan', when JT nearly snapped Solomon Haumono in half with an absolute beauty!!
The other, was the fact that he was one of the few to remain loyal to the club during the dark days of 2011....when a few other Leythers took their chances elsewhere.

As Matt says, a one club man these days is rare indeed. I do hope the club can recognise Jimmy's contribution over the last ten or so seasons. A testemonial of some sort would be much deserved, and I expect, very well supported!!

Thanks Jimmy!!



Edit: Looks like Alan and the club have already beat me to it!!

As already announced he has a Testimonial period of 12 months granted by the RFL. First event a Sportsman's Dinner on August 2 with Robbie Hunter Paul as guess speaker. Only hope all BeLievers get behind not only James but his dedicated committee to make the whole year a financial success. Tickets will be out and about next week.PM me for details. Other events being planned

Sad to see you go Jimmy you've given 110% for Leigh ,good luck for the future . Cheers

First saw him as a gangly 17 yo in the Academy team, with Adam Bibey, that played a final at Dewsbury, the cameos as a part timer in 2005 lead onto a great start to the 2006 season, his hits on Terry O'C at a Widnes game were real bone crunchers and nearly ripped him in half.
Always gave 100% and can hold his head high, Thank you Jimmy and all the best for your future.

Congratulations JT and THANKS
Have a great future!!

It's a pity we can't have an old-style testimonial game at season's end - Jimmy's Select XIII vs Leigh Legends. Get back some of the players he's starred alongside and against over the last decade, and a few more Leyther Legends to mingle with the crowds and get involved in some half-time high jinks?

Fiver a ticket, I'm sure it would draw an appreciative crowd!!

I'm in, hold it at Leigh East; much easier to organise and less overheads.

Great idea. Mind you for personal reasons I won't be available for selection.

A massive shame, but one of those players you know will be remembered in the future, and for all the right reasons.

Thanks for the memories, and especially the tackling damage you inflicted on the opposition on many an occasion.

Good luck for the future.

There has been many a dull game that has been brought to life by a JT tackle and he has also inspired his team mates many times with a big hit when the game wasn't going Leigh's way.

Jimmy has always given 100% for Leigh and will always be remembered by Leigh fans for all the right reasons.

Rugby can be a cruel game later in life and Jimmy will know himself best if now is the time to finish.

Good luck for the future Jimmy.

Still remember 'that' tackle against Sheffield at LSV nearly cut the guy in two.

Gutted JT has had to retire but for health reasons it's for the best. James Taylor you'll always be a Leigh legend in my eyes thank you for you dedication & 110% commitment you've always gave