Change! : Fri May 15, 2009 10:59 pm  

A change in a club always seems to help, especially when local lads take up the role, Rowley Knox and the man Neil Jukes, what a team! even though knoxy is Cumbrian, hes bin down here that long he'll do!

Great performance against Widnes!!

: Sat May 16, 2009 11:04 am  

Rowley also had some first team and reserve team players assisting 'behind the scenes' as well making it a more team effort than has been seen of late.

: Sat May 16, 2009 4:36 pm  

I've got to say one of the things i've been most impressed with is Neil Jukes he was a good player with us but the enthusiasm and professionalism he has brought together with his on field directions have been a big boost Well Done Jukesy, anyone remember his drop goal v Hunslet the worst i have ever seen

: Sun May 17, 2009 9:02 am  

WHERESYERBALL wrote:

I've got to say one of the things i've been most impressed with is Neil Jukes he was a good player with us but the enthusiasm and professionalism he has brought together with his on field directions have been a big boost Well Done Jukesy, anyone remember his drop goal v Hunslet the worst i have ever seen

I'll be honest I know the name but I can't say I remember Neil playing for Leigh at all and I've been watching us since the early 80's.

Sorry Neil

: Sun May 17, 2009 9:23 am  

He played Loose Forward can't think of the years am sure a parky will tell us his stats. From what i've been told he transformed St Judes team fortunes around.

: Sun May 17, 2009 9:39 am  

Jukes debuted in 1994-95 season

2 sub apps 1994-95
Started 9 sub in a further 3, 4 tries 1995-96 Centenary season
Started 2 sub in 1 1996 season
Started 14 sub in 1 3 tries, 1DG, think it was in a 13-12 home win over Hunslet 1997 season.

I also think he played for Rochdale too before returning to Ince Rosebridge.

: Sun May 17, 2009 9:50 am  

See i told you!

The drop goal was v Hunslet it hit the crossbar stopped for a second then went ove i thought the ball was popped!!!

: Sun May 17, 2009 4:45 pm  

DParky wrote:

Jukes debuted in 1994-95 season

2 sub apps 1994-95
Started 9 sub in a further 3, 4 tries 1995-96 Centenary season
Started 2 sub in 1 1996 season
Started 14 sub in 1 3 tries, 1DG, think it was in a 13-12 home win over Hunslet 1997 season.

I also think he played for Rochdale too before returning to Ince Rosebridge.

Would probably explain why I don't remember him too well seeing as he'd didn't make that many appearances during his time here.

Oh well doing a sterling job on the coaching staff now it would seem

: Sun May 17, 2009 6:54 pm  

Neil did an excellent job when coach at Ince Rose Bridge, his enthusiasm and love of the game is second to non. I am sure it will rub off on his young players. Good luck from all the Bridge lads

: Sun May 17, 2009 6:57 pm  

I take it Neil is the new reserve coach ?