Don't really want to get drawn into all this again but I still can't understand why people think someone kicked out of Wigan would then 'more likely' come to Leigh.

Perhaps Fylde Warrior should forget stating the "bleeding obvious" and concentrate his fire on the RFL for allowing such a gulf to develop between two clubs who used to compete on an equal footing by completely devaluing the Championship and the clubs in it. And don't say Wigan can do without Leigh: look at tonight's crowd and the 15000 who were there the last time Leigh were at the DW. Oh, and while we're at it we might as well blame Dr Beeching and those numpties who made Leigh part of Wigan in 1974. My chest's a lot lighter now!

www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... z2R0TkYNAc One for you Fylde Warrior the system does not work looking at the bigger picture if your able to take it in ?

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The whole farce is now a lot deeper than just SDL and championship!



In the Wigan Evening Post this week, there was an article about St Judes and Eccles, who will not now play ANY teams at under 18's level if the opposition include Professional players.

Basically, those dropped from Championship sides for SDL players, and are still in their teens, have been turning out for the local u18's amatuer sides.



Its a mess, and all wrong.

We have excellent facilities, we have good morale amongst the squad, and players who join us seem to really enjoy being here.



If Wigan youngsters get to sample the facilities and squad morale at Leigh before Wigan let them go, it must make them more likely to join Leigh. Of course, should a significantly better financial offer come in, they would take that — but if they're only being offered part time money somewhere else then Leigh might be an attractive offer because they're familiar with the club, and it's close to home.



The same goes with those players that opt to go FT elsewhere after leaving Wigan, but find it isn't well suited to their situation or are subsequently let go by those clubs.

I doubt any player will go to a club simply because of the facilities, if all other things are equal then yes, but first and foremost it will be down to cash offered. It is after all a job.

Yes, but the f/t contracts offered to younger players are often pitiful, and far less than the player could earn with a p/t contract with Leigh and a f/t job.



It's not a scenario that covers everyone, but it's my opinion that it really must shorten our odds on landing these players. It also gets the word out that Leigh is not a bad option for local young players.



All IMHO of course.

I don’t completely disagree, but why do we need the ‘Partnership’ for this to happen? Do kids at say Saints not know if they don’t make it there that Leigh have excellent facilities and would be a better option than either giving up the game or going back to Blackbrook etc?

We don't need more D\C's from Wigan. If I played in that Wigan team last night even I'd look good. I didnt see any Wigan youngster stand out when the shoes on the other foot and we thrashed them in the preseason friendly.



What we need is someone with plenty of money and drive to take the club forward not some kids from Wigan.

Fylde Warrior...it is the fault of the RFL.

When there was still promotion, a few of the TOP sides in National League were full time as they had the backing/sponsorship, because SL was potentially only 12 months away. Now, thanks to the licensing system, it does NOT matter if you can't compete with a SL side....ask Widnes - we put 50 points past them twice in the season that they got 'invited' into the promised land.

Thanks for your input mate.

That's the ideal option. However, the person or people with money to give away aren't there - they may be interested, but can't risk it in the current economic climate. It's a tough ask right now.

Brian the moment you mentioned the crowd you lost any validity in your argument. More Leythers turned out for what was their Wembley. Unfortunately; Leigh and this so called great rivalry proved more unattractive to Wiganers and neutrals than any other fixture. Even the likes of London and Catalan are bigger 'draws' for Wiganers than Leigh.



The notion of a great rivalry is dead in the water, a red herring. I would agree that franchising / no P & R has killed it but to suggest Wigan need Leigh is rather silly.