Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:55 pm  

Be interesting to see what the attendance will be. Only been to odd games for the last few years, but there is a genuine interest in the outcome of this season. A good result to kick start the season could be vital in ensuring the likes of myself (bringing son and grandson) attend more than not this season.
As a matter of interest is the 5 ticket option still on offer??

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:21 pm  

Good.

I do not know about the 5 ticket option but I am ringing the ticket office 2morro so will ask.

This is the best Leigh squad for 30 years as you will see next Sunday.

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:58 pm  

One thing is for sure. Batley will be out to show that they are contenders this season, so will be no push overs, but.....
This big mobile pack we have will take on any pack and always have us on the front foot. That will give our half backs the space and time that will give our much improved back line some quality ball. I can't wait to see Riddy, Kes, Kay etc getting the ball from a quick play the ball after a rollicking run from one of our pack.
My head says give it time and don't get carried away,
My Leyther heart however is crying from the roof tops,
"Bring em' all on cause this year we're taking no prisoners "
38-18 and 2485 (though I hope it's even more)
I can't be on the terraces but my name is right on the back of the shirt with my Dad and son right by me. We will be pushing the lads forward at every step.
Come on you Leyth

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:14 pm  

Just had a phone call from my youngest daughter.

Leigh Miners Rangers under 8's will run out with the team on Sunday.

So you will see twinkletoes (one of my grandsons and faster than Des Drummond) and consequently his mam and dad will be there too.

His dad used to play for Leigh' he was bloody useless.

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:19 pm  

Really hope we put batley to the sword is so important we get off to a good start so people sit up and take notice that leigh are going to take some stopping this year. Think fev are still the team to beat but really think we can finish 2nd this year... Come on leigh

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:00 pm  

Wow. Judging by some of these posts, the rest of the Championship might as well not bother turning up next season.

We'll see, eh?

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:01 pm  

haha give them the trophy and the cheque now lol......

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:07 pm  

All JK will need to do is stick this forum up on the dressing room wall next Sunday. Hey presto - instant team-talk!

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:29 pm  

quinny wrote:

Cant see anything other than comfortable Leigh win by 20+. Batley have lost some key players and replaced most of them with mediocre replacements and appear to be struggling to create much in pre season. The local press stated yesterday that Black will now miss the start of the season so they will be further disadvantaged. Cant believe on the back of last season the recruitment this season has been so underwhelming.
As for the season in general Featherstone & Leigh for top 2, cant see sheffield or halifax
touching either this year but the eagles cant be written off....

Are you a Batley fan trying to play things down ?

If not, we may be a bit tougher than you think.

We shall see . . . .

Re: Batley - the BIG Build UP : Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:42 pm  

quinny wrote:

Cant see anything other than comfortable Leigh win by 20+. Batley have lost some key players and replaced most of them with mediocre replacements and appear to be struggling to create much in pre season. The local press stated yesterday that Black will now miss the start of the season so they will be further disadvantaged. Cant believe on the back of last season the recruitment this season has been so underwhelming.
As for the season in general Featherstone & Leigh for top 2, cant see sheffield or halifax
touching either this year but the eagles cant be written off....

Go on then, give us your informed assessment of the new players we've recruited for 2014. I'm intrigued as to why you believe our new players are 'mediocre' and 'underwhelming'?