: Mon May 04, 2009 6:20 pm  

Starbug wrote:

But Widnes offered MORE MONEY than Leigh

So Leigh did show an interest , but not enough to change the dream of a lifetime

All about values I suppose

Leigh might have offered him 5p, we don't know the facts.

: Mon May 04, 2009 6:41 pm  

we are tlaking youth development here something lacking at Halifax.

: Mon May 04, 2009 8:23 pm  

imleythbenter wrote:

we are tlaking youth development here something lacking at Halifax.

Let's be honest though, when we did have youth development we just shipped them all off to other clubs anyway!

: Mon May 04, 2009 9:51 pm  

kangaroo poo wrote:

darren's been playing for miners since he was seven, his dream has always been to play for is beloved leigh centurions, but that seems to be slipping away with leigh showing no interest in this very talented young individual.

Am i right in saying that Leigh did display interest in this young man, but however they could not match the payment Widnes where offering?
If this is the case then it all boils down to loyalty, if it's your dream to play for Leigh and you are offered terms, regardless of payment, then take it.
Once again the allure of the pay packet i would say.

: Mon May 04, 2009 10:04 pm  

optimist wrote:

Am i right in saying that Leigh did display interest in this young man, but however they could not match the payment Widnes where offering?
If this is the case then it all boils down to loyalty, if it's your dream to play for Leigh and you are offered terms, regardless of payment, then take it.
Once again the allure of the pay packet i would say.

Or in other words

Welcome to the world of Proffessional RL

: Mon May 04, 2009 10:15 pm  

Obviously not that big a dream then

: Mon May 04, 2009 11:08 pm  

i have no idea if this kid is any good, so can't comment, but as has been said his dream to play for his beloved leigh, well do me a favour, i'd have more respect if he said i'll sign for whoever is prepared to pay me the most cash, end of, good luck at widnes.

: Tue May 05, 2009 6:23 am  

if he wanted too play for leigh, he would have, obviously meant, wanted to play for Leigh for the right money!
Ian Mort is a prime example of wanting to play for Leigh!

: Tue May 05, 2009 3:20 pm  

optimist wrote:

Am i right in saying that Leigh did display interest in this young man, but however they could not match the payment Widnes where offering?
If this is the case then it all boils down to loyalty, if it's your dream to play for Leigh and you are offered terms, regardless of payment, then take it.
Once again the allure of the pay packet i would say.

I go back to my last point, no one knows what Leigh offered. It might have been paltry sum. Loyalty doesn't come in to it when you have a mortgage to pay and/or mouths to feed! I think you're all being a bit harsh on the lad without knowing the facts.

: Tue May 05, 2009 3:24 pm  

The Dors wrote:

I go back to my last point, no one knows what Leigh offered. It might have been paltry sum. Loyalty doesn't come in to it when you have a mortgage to pay and/or mouths to feed! I think you're all being a bit harsh on the lad without knowing the facts.

Given the fact that he's a junior player, I wouldn't imagine he is quite at the "food on the table" stage just yet (never know, mind).