: Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:23 pm  

Thanks. I too feel that Leigh played well in patches on Thursday. It is a pity about that spell after half time and it is also a shame that you did not post more points in the first half, when I actually thought you were on top(7 clean breaks to 4 in Leigh's favour according to stats on Sky) Pity you did not make more of this. You were very unlucky when Stanton just put his foot on the line. I also felt that John Fallon was a lucky player still to be on the pitch for the second half for Fev and that you got quite a few rough calls on the night AGAIN! Pity it wasn't a case of them being down to 11 men and facing an 18-6 penalty count, as happened at their place to you. Fev had a nightmare that night. They knocked on constantly and found it hard to break you down, despite facing 11 players and being plonked on your line by Mr. Childs for virtually the entire second half. Shame you never seem to get a ref doing that for you when you are struggling. I am still waiting for it to happen. I feel that I will be waiting for a very long time. It is also true however, that a couple of new players would really improve you. Hope you can get Williams. Have seen him play in the NRL and he is very talented with the ball in hand. Let's hope he can help lift you up the table.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:58 pm  

I am sure things will get better in the coming weeks the lads need to be told they ARE good enough and not read week in week out on here how bad they are playing an older player would take it as water off a ducks back but the younger lads especialy the local ones who im sure are extremely proud to be playing for Leigh dont need to hear it,take Mort for instance for me he does a very good job at full back and scores points yet because Donlan is here some dont think he should play there why?i would think Donlan is more versitile, and i would hope Mort will be with us long after Donlan has gone, and by the way i do like Donlan as a player.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:08 pm  

etoile1 wrote:

Thanks. I too feel that Leigh played well in patches on Thursday. It is a pity about that spell after half time and it is also a shame that you did not post more points in the first half, when I actually thought you were on top(7 clean breaks to 4 in Leigh's favour according to stats on Sky) Pity you did not make more of this. You were very unlucky when Stanton just put his foot on the line. I also felt that John Fallon was a lucky player still to be on the pitch for the second half for Fev and that you got quite a few rough calls on the night AGAIN! Pity it wasn't a case of them being down to 11 men and facing an 18-6 penalty count, as happened at their place to you. Fev had a nightmare that night. They knocked on constantly and found it hard to break you down, despite facing 11 players and being plonked on your line by Mr. Childs for virtually the entire second half. Shame you never seem to get a ref doing that for you when you are struggling. I am still waiting for it to happen. I feel that I will be waiting for a very long time. It is also true however, that a couple of new players would really improve you. Hope you can get Williams. Have seen him play in the NRL and he is very talented with the ball in hand. Let's hope he can help lift you up the table.

Thanks for all the positive comments and hope you carry on watching leigh in the future.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:16 pm  

Who is your team etoile 1 and who did you go to watch today?

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:30 pm  

Did not go to any games this weekend unfortunately, but that is rare for me. Watched you live on SKY on Thurday and actually watched both Super League games live this weekend. Do not have a particular team really. Have soft spots for Leigh, Wakey and Swinton and really enjoy following teams outside Super League. Go to a match most weeks. Have been to Widnes a few times this year and Oldham, but have been to your matches mainly and have watched you on Orange TV and Sky in recent weeks. Liked going to the old Hilton Park, but also love the Leigh Sports Village, though I realize it is taking some getting used to.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:35 pm  

etoile1 wrote:

Did not go to any games this weekend unfortunately, but that is rare for me. Watched you live on SKY on Thurday and actually watched both Super League games live this weekend. Do not have a particular team really. Have soft spots for Leigh, Wakey and Swinton and really enjoy following teams outside Super League. Go to a match most weeks. Have been to Widnes a few times this year and Oldham, but have been to your matches mainly and have watched you on Orange TV and Sky in recent weeks.

Very unusual (nothing wrong with this) for someone not to support one team. You must not have been born into one or originated from a non rugby league town/city?

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:43 pm  

No. I have just lived in different places and developed a liking for the local team in these areas. Suppose it is rare really and maybe I should have just maintained a strong allegiance to one team.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:45 pm  

I would imagine you can enjoy the games more without the emotion involved and also look at things from a nuetrals perspective which some of your posts indicate

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:48 pm  

Yes. Maybe. Although, I still have teams I favour more than others, such as Leigh.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:19 pm  

Starbug, your wrong reg the Bosman ruling, football clubs still get rewarded for producing quality young players, and in most cases get a substantial amount of money