: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:40 pm  

couldn't agree more Snowy.
Come On You Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeigh.

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:42 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

His point is many wont, you would be there with around 300 in the town and that would be it no more proffesional sport in Leigh. He's perfectly correct, you have 2 years to do something or your club dies.

Widnes are in the same boat.

RL outside of SL is dying anyway. They saw to that when they got rid of promotion and relegation.

The RFL are clueless... always have been always will be and people are staying away in their hundreds because they can't see any point in attending.

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:03 pm  

Could'nt agree more Snowy it will take time .I think alot of the negativity about the ground is because they are unhappy with the teams performances , if they were playing attractive rugby the atmosphere would be much better its nothing to do with the ground ,if we where still at H.P. do they think the atmosphere would be any different the way they are playing.

Re: Leigh and Neil Kelly : Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:03 pm  

Snowy wrote:

Right, I might make an appearance at Widnes, and it is a little worrying reading coments on the team, LSV and other aspects.

We have only lost 2 games so far this season FFS !!!

We know Batley can upset the applecart on ANY championship club, and the Fev game was a fantastic effort.

In my opinion, Kelly is doing the right thing, by bringing in good honest local talent, who will come good given time.

OK, it would be nice to win the first 3, but we havn't, but 7 points is still a good return. We have numerous injuries, and Stanton and Armitstead will make a massive impact once back.

We do lack a quality halfback, but most teams do. Should we bankrupt the club for the bloody sake of it?

Most fans on here expect us to win every game in front of sell out crowds!!! Lets stop the dreaming, and get on with supporting the club. The LSV is a fantastic stadium, but the recession will hit places like Leigh very hard, so don't expect miracles from the club on the attendance aspect.

Neil Kelly is by far the best coach in this division, and he has the knack of pinching games when it matters. Widnes will be a massive test, but they arn't breaking any pots either, and that side SHOULD be smashing all Championship clubs.

Its a Marathon and not a sprint. Let the kids mature under a terrific coach, and lets see what happens.

Look what happened in the late 70's when we had Mr Woods and Mr Drummond. It had taken both players a little time to settle. The rest is history.

We have a good little side. Once confidence grows, I am sure you will see some good performances.

Have faith people, because some on here are sounding rather pathetic !!

Win lose or draw, we should stand by the club we love!!

well said that man what a cracking post

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:09 pm  

Some positivity. Hallelujah!!

Re: Leigh and Neil Kelly : Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:09 pm  

Snowy wrote:

Right, I might make an appearance at Widnes, and it is a little worrying reading coments on the team, LSV and other aspects.

We have only lost 2 games so far this season FFS !!!

We know Batley can upset the applecart on ANY championship club, and the Fev game was a fantastic effort.

In my opinion, Kelly is doing the right thing, by bringing in good honest local talent, who will come good given time.

OK, it would be nice to win the first 3, but we havn't, but 7 points is still a good return. We have numerous injuries, and Stanton and Armitstead will make a massive impact once back.

We do lack a quality halfback, but most teams do. Should we bankrupt the club for the bloody sake of it?

Most fans on here expect us to win every game in front of sell out crowds!!! Lets stop the dreaming, and get on with supporting the club. The LSV is a fantastic stadium, but the recession will hit places like Leigh very hard, so don't expect miracles from the club on the attendance aspect.

Neil Kelly is by far the best coach in this division, and he has the knack of pinching games when it matters. Widnes will be a massive test, but they arn't breaking any pots either, and that side SHOULD be smashing all Championship clubs.

Its a Marathon and not a sprint. Let the kids mature under a terrific coach, and lets see what happens.

Look what happened in the late 70's when we had Mr Woods and Mr Drummond. It had taken both players a little time to settle. The rest is history.

We have a good little side. Once confidence grows, I am sure you will see some good performances.

Have faith people, because some on here are sounding rather pathetic !!

Win lose or draw, we should stand by the club we love!!

This is my first post on these message boards, and I only really signed up because I have read a lot of the posts on various teams forums and they are very interesting and at times I have wanted to have an input.
It was this post and this comment in particular that drive me to it.
I have no problem with a genuine fan, as Snowy obviously is, having optimism and a positive view.
However to state that Neil Kelly is by far the best coach in this division is a bit optimistic to say the least.

Paul Cullens history speaks for its self. And as for Matt Calland at the shay, he has put together the best squad in the division, and the bulk of those players are part time.
The debate of best coach in the league is one that will never be settled, which one has the money, who succeeds with the least resources etc etc.

Anyway I hope Cullen doesn't get Widnes sorted for a few weeks yet and we can dump them out of the cup on friday night!!!

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:25 pm  

Sorry mate but Cullens history is what? Having one of the largest pots of money ever given to any Wire coach and still making a pigs ear of it? as for Calland he's not gone alone as yet lets see how he goes without the guiding hand of his football director (Lonely oh that was Callan ), I also dont think Kelly is the best he's been out of it too long and wont last the season but hey thats only my opinion an like bumholes we all have one

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:32 pm  

Have to agree with that, and like I said, there are arguments for and against just about every coach in the division.
Only sauid about Cullens history because no matter what anyone says, but to coach in SL for that long he must of been doing something right.
Ues, Calland has got Martin Hall as Director of Football (a position I disagree with). The question "Who is the boss?" will always be asked.
But I'd rather have 2 good rugby brains at my club than one.

I'm looking forward to my first visit to LSV, hope some of the posts on here have been exaggerated about it!!

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:32 pm  

imleythbenter wrote:

Sorry mate but Cullens history is what? Having one of the largest pots of money ever given to any Wire coach and still making a pigs ear of it? as for Calland he's not gone alone as yet lets see how he goes without the guiding hand of his football director (Lonely oh that was Callan ), I also dont think Kelly is the best he's been out of it too long and wont last the season but hey thats only my opinion an like bumholes we all have one

Took Warrington from relegation candidates to an established top six side who now demand success. He has also coach internationally with England.

[mish]

: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:35 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

Took Warrington from relegation candidates to an established top six side who now demand success. He has also coach internationally with England.

Aye fat lot of good that did him - look where he's ended up!