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LEIGH CENTURIONS SQUAD EAGLES SQUAD 1 GREGG MCNALLY MY TECH REPAIRS LIMITED 1350 2 RYAN INCE BOARS HEAD HN AWAITED COACH: 3 IAIN THORNLEY AB SUNDECKS 1384 4 JUNIOR SA'U IMPACT INSURANCE 1490 1 JOSH GUZDEK 5 ADAM HIGSON PPS DESIGN & BUILD 1310 2 ROB WORRINCY 6 REYNOLDS BEN (JOINT V/C) STRUKTURA ENGINEERING 1398 3 MENZIE YERE 7 JARROD SAMMUT LEIGH ARMS HN AWAITED 4 JAMES GLOVER 8 ZAUN GROUP 1443 9 (JOINT V/C) CATON LLOYD AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS 1410 5 RYAN MILLAR 10 MARK IOANE HYDRAMED HN AWAITED 6 COREY MAKELIM 11 BEN HELLEWELL ELVIS ECKARDT RECRUITMENT & SALES LTD 1494 7 12 ANDY THORNLEY LISA 1344 8 #1 13 DANNY ADDY (CAPTAIN) CHASSIS & CAB 1496 9 DAVEY 14 MATTY WILDIE ASK PLATT OFFICE SUPPLIES 1497 JAMES 15 JORDAN THOMPSON FITFIELD LTD 1441 10 MATT JAMES 16 SAM BROOKS PROBUILD PLUMBING & HEATING LTD 1474 11 BRAD KNOWLES 17 WOODS JOSH DKC CONSULTANTS LIMITED 1472 12 18 TOM SPENCER IMPACT INSURANCE 1357 13 AARON BROWN 19 MARTYN RIDYARD RM COURIER SERVICES LTD 1314 20 LIAM FORSYTH TOMMY SALE MBE YOUTH DEV. PROG. 1489 14 GREG BURNS 21 NICK GLOHE PAM TIES 1495 15 OLLY DAVIES 22 IMO ALAN PLATT HN AWAITED 16 23 CALLUM FIELD THE LEIGH CENTURIONS FANS FORUM 1499 17 FRANKIE MARIANO 24 BRAD HOLROYD HILLTOP PRODUCTS LTD 1488 18 BOWER 25 CAMERON SCOTT AB SUNDECKS 1493 CONNOR 26 LEWIS BIENEK REGIN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LTD HN AWAITED 19 ZACK MCCOMB 27 ALEX GERRARD STRUKTURA ENGINEERING 1498 20 BLAKE BROADBENT 21 PADDY BURNS JOHN DUFFY ASCOT SERVICES 1174 22 RORY DIXON PAUL ANDERSON GM PROJECTS 1160 23 TAYLOR FLYING JAY DUFFY THE LEIGH CENTURIONS FANS FORUM 1244 LEWIS MICKY HIGHAM JRS TAXIS 1153 24 IZAAC FARRELL

Officials NEXT Kit sponsors Referee: M. Mannifield START! LEIGH 2020: Reserve Referee: R. Cox Touch Judges: J. McMullen, A. Martin CENTURIONS Hilltop Products Ltd Match Commissionaire: D. Campbell HOME GAME 24/7 Technology Ltd Leigh Centurions Bedford Packaging Time Keeper: P. Taberner YORK Briggs & Forrester Group v Cara Brickwork MAIN MATCH SPONSOR CITY Evans Halshaw SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2020 @ 3PM Fitfield Ltd KNIGHTS BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP gm Projects Ltd Horbury Group Sunday 16th February 2020 MAIN MATCH SPONSOR Impact Insurance Kick off 3pm Kukri MATCHBALL SPONSOR Leigh Market Leisure Resorts & Leigh College # LEYTHERS FROM THE TOP Welcome to Leigh Sports Village for this afternoon’s Betfred Championship game against Sheffield Eagles. The pre-Christmas Meet the New supporter base. We all join together in a Players evening was attended, at common cause, we all love Leigh short notice, by 170 fans and they Centurions and our town. The hashtag enjoyed hearing the views and #leythers, used throughout 2020 by our opinions of Danny Addy, the new media team sums it up. captain, Ben Hellewell, Nick Glohe, We then hosted a successful breakfast Mark Ioane, and Jarrod Sammut. on the Saturday before the Wigan game More recently we had a very successful when a host of past players, ranging Sponsors Evening and official team from Tommy Warburton and Rod Tickle photoshoot at the stadium which was from the 1960s to more recent stars like again well attended. The support and Dave Bradbury and Neil Turley explained loyalty of our existing sponsors and the what playing for Leigh meant to them introduction of new sponsors, eager to before each current player was get involved with the club, has been presented with his 2020 shirt by a player MIKE really heart-warming and all the kit and from the past. Micky Higham, the LATHAM player sponsors that spoke at the outgoing captain closed the event by evening had a common passion for presenting the number 13 shirt to the As I pen these notes on a rainy helping the club, the community and new captain, Danny Addy, who explained Monday evening reflecting on the their own businesses prosper in he’d been left in no doubt what playing win at Dewsbury, it’s great to be partnership. for Leigh meant and how honoured he back in competitive action after My fellow director, Steve Hill and his was to have been handed the captaincy, with Liam Hood and Ben Reynolds as his what seems like a long off-season company Hilltop Products are again main vice-captains. and I know all the players and staff shirt sponsors, a simply amazing and are eagerly looking forward to the valued investment. Steve's a brilliant The coaching staff and players have game. bloke, and his passion for Leigh, been in intense preseason training since The Warm-Up victory over Wigan was a matched by his family, is unquenchable. November, ranging from skills sessions good occasion and we saw a hard, I'm sure you'll agree that our home and around the Sports Village, strength and physical contest that was scoreless at away kits look simply sensational. We conditioning sessions both here and at half-time before second half tries by Alex thank Kukri, our kit suppliers for their Micky Higham’s gym, some arduous Gerrard and Jordan Thompson gave us a continued support. Gillian and Clive from endurance running in the hills around hard-earned but valuable win. Matty our Retail Outlet tell me that demand for Rivington and an SAS army camp to Wildie was a deserved choice as Man of both has been great, and that the release blow away the Christmas cobwebs. the Match and won the prestigious of the away shirt early in the New Year Through it all the staff and players have Arthur Thomas Memorial Trophy to mark was especially well received. shown great professionalism and resolve the occasion. Steve and Jason Huyton, our commercial and it’s evident from spending time with Matty spoke with real pride and humility director, are inspirational people to work them just what a tight, close-knit group afterwards in Premier Club and said that alongside and Aaron Adams, who I they are, united in a common aim, to Arthur’s legacy had been mentioned by mention elsewhere is a great addition to help Leigh Centurions enjoy a successful the coaching staff and senior players in the board, all of whom give their time season. the build-up to the game. It was pleasing voluntarily for the club they love. I know ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to see members of Arthur’s family come it's something Derek really appreciates Off the field, as I mentioned, the to the game as guests of the club and and values. I think it's fair to say that directors and staff have worked they are always welcome. Aaron has had his eyes opened since hard on all the many tasks that are Matty is one of several new players to coming on board about the amount of required to make the club both join the club for the season and has work and dedication displayed by board function and successful and Aaron fitted in extremely well, as they all have. members, driven by the acumen, Adams has already become a highly The pre-season events incorporating the ambition and investment of Derek. valuable new member of the squad were very successful and helped Underpinning that is a great core of operational board, enjoying his new integrate the newcomers into the Leigh committed staff and volunteers and a role with the club he’s supported community. loyal and passionate commercial and since childhood.

THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC 4 # LEYTHERS WHO’S WHO HONOURS AT LEIGH CENTURIONS Winter era (1895-96 to 1995-96) FROM THE TOP Continued Championship Winners: Aaron is helping run the Premier Club missed by so many friends as the I’ve failed to mention in this one. There’s Owner IT Manager 1905-06, 1981-82 Mr Derek Beaumont Mr Andrew Parkinson Division Two Champions: this year which got off to a great start as season starts. been so much going on, it’s been hard to Operational Board Of Directors Club Ambassador 1977-78, 1985-86, 1988-89 OBE was one of our We also lost Alan Platt, a life member, include it all. Mr Michael Latham (Chairman) Mr Alex Murphy OBE Winners: honoured guests at the Wigan game lifelong Leigh Centurions supporter and Mark Aston is one of my oldest friends in Mr Jason Huyton 1921, 1971 alongside and Andy SuperLeigh ( Society) Lancashire Cup Winners: sponsor and former director who among the game and we welcome his team to Mr Steve Hill Gregory. other things was involved in the LSV today. We’ve had great and friendly Mr Aaron Adams Manager 1952, 1955, 1970, 1981 Honorary Life President Ms Christine Brown (runners-up 1909, 1920, 1922, 1949, At each home game this season the past formation and running of the Touchdown rivalry in the past and long may that Mr Brian Bowman Assistant Manager 1951, 1963, 1969) players will be represented with a table Club. Alan’s funeral was attended by continue. Belated congratulations, too, to Honorary Vice President Mr Jonathan Simpkin BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Winners: in Premier Club, further strengthening players, staff and directors with the wake Mark on his achievement in the Eagles Mr Andy Burnham Co-Ordinator 1969, 1972 (runners-up 1968, 1976) the bond between the two organisations. at LSV and we look forward to hosting lifting the inaugural AB Sundecks 1895 General Manager Mr Paul Robinson South West Lancashire & Border LISA have again been awarded a his family at this afternoon’s game as we Cup at last season, a Mr Neil Jukes Towns Cup Winners: 1901 Leigh Community Trust squad number, number 99 as remember a truly passionate Leigh team that included Nathan Mason and ITA TV Trophy runners-up 1955 supporter and a lovely, warm-hearted Ben Hellewell. Life Members Programmes Director: recognition of their continued Summer era (1996 to date) Mr Tommy Coleman Ms Hannah Forbes fantastic support and Christine and and generous man with a minute’s We welcome all our supporters back to Dr Morris Doublet-Stewart Community & Schools Liaison Manager: Promotion to : Johnny at SuperLeigh remain an applause pre-match. LSV for another exciting season, 2004,2016 Mr Michael Latham Ms Heather Parker-Preece essential part of the club’s The great Des Drummond has enjoyed welcome old and new sponsors and Mr John Massey Youth Health and Inclusion Officers: League Leaders: Mr Steve Openshaw Premiership 2001, fundraising efforts and we trust our coming to our games recently and was thank all our staff and volunteers for the Mr Mick Nanyn; Mr Michael Ostick supporters will continue to give guest of honour on the club’s efforts they make on behalf of the club. Mr Fred Parkinson Men’s Health Officer: National League One 2004, Mr Allan Rowley Mr Steve Maden Championship 2014,2015,2016 both organisations their full presentation night when We wish the coaching staff and players Mr Frank Taylor Lead S.E.N Officer: Grand Final Winners: support. walked off with so many awards before every success and welcome the new Mr John Woods Ms Carlie Unsworth National League One 2004, returning to Australia. Doesn’t that seem players to Leigh Centurions. We’re also Off the field, Mark Taylor’s appointment S.E.N Officer: Championship 2014 Head Coach has greatly strengthened the club’s a long time ago? Des came along to extremely pleased to play in such a Mr TJ Richardson (runners-up: Premiership 2000, 2002, Mr John Duffy Dewsbury last Friday and thoroughly fantastic facility and thank Simon Toon Veterans and Men’s Health Officer: digital and media communications and Team Manager/ National League One 2003) enjoyed the match and his love of the and his staff at LSV for their Mr Dave Drury Mark has also been working alongside Assistant Kit Manager National league Cup Winners: club shines through. It gave the Leigh professionalism and dedication in Veterans Officer: Darren on social media and Matty, Ryan, Mr Sean Fairhurst 2004, 2006, 2011, 2013 Mr Grant Lane Joe and Oliver from LCTV to produce fans present that evening a great boost ensuring that the stadium ranks as one Assistant Coaches (runners-up 2003) Dance Practioner: to see Des there supporting the boys and of the best in the game. Mr Paul Anderson Trans-Pennine Cup Winners: some fantastic features over the off Ms Michelle Mahony 2001 (runners-up 2000) season. If you haven’t already joined up, as ever he was in huge demand for We've got RugbyAM along today filming Mr Micky Higham photos and selfies. (Strength & Conditioning) Leigh Sports Village please consider a subscription to LCTV behind the scenes action you'll be able Mr Jason Duffy as it is a great facility for club supporters This afternoon we may well be to watch next week. Alex Simmons and Chief Executive Officer: Sports Rehabilitation Mr Simon Toon CLUB to keep up to date with events, unveiling Heritage Number 1500, the his team do a fantastic job promoting Mr Rob Stewart interviews and match highlights etc. The 1500th player to play for the club , especially at Kit Managers Operations Director: RECORDS Mr James Ditchfield social media game coverage is really since the first Northern Union game Championship, League one and Mr Frank Taylor - kit manager Highest Score For: excellent and Darren, for instance, on 7 September 1895 against Leeds. grassroots level and we thank them for Statistician Safety Officer: 92-2 v Keighley, 1986 Mr Cliff Sumner interviewed Danny Addy immediately Tom Coop, a former England rugby union the great work they do on behalf of the Ms Sue Kilroy Highest Score Against: after the Dewsbury game on Facebook greatest game. Digital Media Manager: 4-94 vWorkington Town, 1995 international was #1, the great Tommy Mr Mark Taylor Catering Manager: live. Judging from the reaction of Highest Home Attendance: Sale #460, Brian Case #1000 thirty Finally, I’d like to join everyone at Social Media Manager Mr Gareth Hardcastle supporters the new features have been 31,326 v St Helens, 1953 years ago. Adam Higson was #1310 the club in wishing Martyn Ridyard Mr Darren Lilly Finance Director: really popular. Retail Outlet Manager Annmarie Kearsley Highest Home Attendance at LSV: when he made his debut in 2008 so every success in his testimonial Ms Gillian Jolley 10,556 v , 2016 Before the Wigan game we nearly 200 players have made their first year which kicked-off with a well- GAME RECORDS remembered the past players, appearances for Leigh in the past 12 attended match at Leigh Miners. Tries: 6 by Jack Wood in 1947 officials and supporters of both years. We had seven players on debut at and Neil Turley in 2001 Ridy has been a wonderful servant to the clubs who had sadly passed away Dewsbury and it was great to welcome club and a credit to himself and his CONTACT DETAILS Goals: 15 by Mick Stacey in 1976 during the off season. them to the club, with more to follow. Points: 42 by Neil Turley in 2004 family, one of only three players to score Leigh Centurions or tweet us @LeighCenturions SEASONAL RECORDS We remembered the great Stan Owen, The following of Leigh fans across the over 2,000 points for Leigh. I’m sure Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Email: Tries: 55 by Neil Turley in 2001 second only to Albert Worrall in the club’s Pennines on a cold Friday evening was he’ll have many more great moments in Sale Way, Leigh WN7 4JY General Enquiries - Goals: 187 by Neil Turley in 2004 all-time appearance list and Bill appreciated by all the players and staff the cherry and white before he hangs up Telephone: 01942 487887 enquiries@leighrl .co.uk Points: 468 by Neil Turley in 2004 Johnson, a highly popular former Colts and certainly the officials of Dewsbury, his boots and he will go down as one of Commercial Sales: 01942 487898 Commercial Sales - CAREER RECORDS coach and kitman and dad to Leigh that most welcoming of clubs. We sold the finest Leigh born players of all time. Facebook: andrew@leighrl .co.uk Appearances: 503 by Albert Worrall players Phil and Kevin. We were glad 400 advance tickets with several facebook.com/leighcenturionsfanpage Lottery Tries: 189 by Mick Martyn On behalf of Derek and my colleagues that relatives were able to attend the hundred more sold on the night, great the rest of the board thanks for your Twitter: lottery@leighrl. co.uk Goals: 1043 by Jimmy Ledgard game as our guests together with the support on the last Friday of January. twitter.com/LeighCenturions Points: 2492 by John Woods continuing support and here’s to an families of Kath Russell and Jack Davies, Next week we entertain enjoyable and successful season. two long-standing, much-loved and I’m sure my column will give me the supporters and volunteers who will be Yours in sport opportunity to make up for all the things Mike Latham, Chairman

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160 appearances for the club, driver. He and his wife scoring 375 points and also Margaret had five children – being rewarded with a Kathleen, Barbara, Peter, Phil Testimonial while Kevin and Kevin but despite a busy #HN1023 made his Leigh family life was able to play senior debut in 1990, playing football to a good standard. five times. Billy coached the Leigh Colts Kevin said the family had been team during the mid-1980s comforted by the huge number and actually selected son of messages of sympathy Kevin to play when he was they’d received He said: “The only 14 years of age. Billy then number of people to send their became the club’s kitman at a condolences and messages of time when the club enjoyed support have shown the family notable successes such as the that not only was my dad well Second Division Championship known but well liked. in 1986 and the club’s return Everyone at Leigh “It has been a great comfort to to the top flight in 1992. Centurions was saddened to us all to know that my dad was On his retirement, Billy enjoyed hear of the passing of our a man who was so popular and playing a number of sports former kitman and Leigh well respected.” especially golf and crown Colts coach, William (Billy) green bowling. His enthusiasm Johnson on December 27, Billy was born in Rotherham for bowling was shared by his 2019 at the age of 86. We but his family moved back to children, grandchildren and would like to pass on our Leigh when he was only six great grandchildren. sincere condolences to his months old. He lived in Mitchell family at this sad time. Street and later Wilkinson Street before moving to the A very popular man who was ++ The Club would long-time family home on well known in the town also like to remember Ledbury Street. His neighbours through his involvement in devoted Leigh fan Kath included the Rowley, Bilsbury, rugby league and football, Billy Russell, long-time Baldwin and Martyn families, began his long association Lottery agent and so as you can imagine, rugby with the club in the 1980s Leigh supporter Jack league was a common topic of when he coached the club’s Davies who sadly conversation. Colts team. Two of his children passed away during – Phil and Kevin – went on to As a young man, Billy worked the close season. sign professional forms for in the pits but had a number of Leigh. jobs including a crane and HGV driver, window cleaner and bus Phil earned #HN928 and made

7 THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC 8 # LEYTHERS COACH’S COLUMN HEAD COACH JOHN DUFFY success at the club and that’s from me right’ or ‘this is wrong’. downwards. Last year we had to be on the players Every one of the players has really all the time but this group are a pushed their bodies – including the different kettle of fish. The way they do part-time players. They have all things when they’re not here is a big bettered themselves on last season. thing as well. In the Championship, you But as we all know, when games start can’t really know or see where that it’s a totally different ballgame. We player is during the day but now we have put ourselves in the best frame of have better players and personnel so mind we possibly can. we know they’re doing the right things The overnight camp at the away from here because they’re Anderton Centre really stands out bettering themselves in training. Most What do you think you have for me from pre-season, what did of the lads in our squad have won learned about your squad from that tell you about the players? things and they know what it takes to pre-season? win things and be successful. I learned a lot about them as I think the biggest thing we as a individuals and also how close they We have had to turn a few players coaching team have learnt is how have become as a team. It was a great around which they’ve all bought into. together the players are as a group exercise and I’d definitely do it again. Like, you’ll see that straightaway with and how much they actually want to You see it in the way the players push Ben Reynolds, how much body fat he succeed this season. We have got to each other at training. If they put balls has lost. You can see with our shifts get them to think like that every week. down they try to be positive with each last week at Dewsbury how quick we are going into that line. The players have been great because other but they’re also on at each other it’s been a really tough off season – all the time. The first half was a bit of a slog at one of the toughest I’ve been through I don’t really have to say that much Dewsbury but once you hit your as a coach and that’s how it needed to because a player would have already stride in the second half, you really be if we want to make a good go of it picked them up on it. That’s the most powered home. this season. They are a great set of pleasing thing. I give them the freedom No disrespect to Dewsbury who I think people who are going for one common to do what they feel they need to do are a gritty, well-led team but I think goal which is trying to get some rather than me telling them ‘this is we were a bit too good for them in the

John Duffy interviewed in front of a full room

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occasion. The coaching staff keep telling the players all the time what it’s like to play at home and we’ve all felt that as well because we’ve played for Leigh whether it was here or at Hilton Park. I hope the players will help to fire up that North Stand all game. Sheffield Eagles are a team Leigh have had some real battles with in recent years, are you expecting more of the same on Saturday? We should have got beaten by Sheffield here last year – Anthony Thackeray absolutely ruined us. We have got to make sure our details are spot on. Sheffield have signed really well and I think they’ve looked a lot more JAY DUFFY, John Duffy and PAUL ANDERSON aggressive in their games against Doncaster and Halifax. I thought they end. But it was tough - I didn’t know break for Danny Addy – another middle were great at Halifax and should have how bad the wind was till I went down who had done 80 minutes and then won really. to the touchline. It was blowing a gale have Ben Reynolds in support to score Sheffield are well coached - I’m good into our faces in that first half and we - showed just where we want to be. friends with Mark Aston - and I think didn’t help ourselves with silly errors It was pleasing but we know it’s only they will go really well this season. We and penalties. Round 1 so that’s already been put to have got to make sure we nail the tip Once we had a chat at half-time and bed and all our focus is on Sheffield. sheet and get everything in place we addressed a few things, the players You had to deal with adversity too need to to get something out of the really nailed it in the second half. Our with Jarrod Sammut and Mark game. goaline defence was superb and we Ioane withdrawing from the squad On Monday all the Leigh players didn’t want it to break - you could hear through illness, what happened attended the funeral of Alan Platt. I the boys speaking all through the game there? know you thought a lot of him… about how they didn’t want to concede. I had a bit of it as well and some of the I was good friends with Alan Platt To have three back-to-back sets on our other staff had it as well as some having met him for the first time when I line and then see Liam Hood, who had players. What it showed was that we played. Then when I got the coaching been in the middle of all that make a have got to be a bit smarter in job last year, I went to see him and situations like that and tell players to spent some time in the office with him stay at home because they’ve got to and his lads and we reconnected. It put the team first. It shocked us how saddened me so much when he died. bad they were – Mark (Ioane) was in He was a great bloke who I liked A+E with it. It’s tough when it comes because he was no-nonsense; he will because we’re always together and it be sadly missed. I wanted all the lads spreads like wild fire. We had to try and to be there for his funeral. Watching stop it as soon as we could by sending Leigh gave Alan and his lads a lot of the lads home. It was a bit of adversity satisfaction, whether it was at the but we dealt with it well. Sports Village or Hilton Park. It was All through the preseason you’ve important to me that we did him proud. made reference to what a big deal Howe Bridge Crematorium was packed it is to play at home and how on Monday and we couldn’t get in. He special it can be. Finally, we are at was a great supporter and great home, how important is that? sponsor of this club. We didn’t give the debut shirts out at ...... Dewsbury because we wanted to do it John Duffy at a home game. So we will do it on John Duffy was being interviewed outlines his plans for 2020 Saturday. It’s always a massive by Mark Taylor

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LCTV’s Mark Taylor it will be a good benchmark for us. and we’re going to have a different caught up with Leigh have Nathan Mason and brand of football. It’s going to take Sheffield Eagles coach Ben Hellewell on board this some getting used to but the players Mark Aston at the RFL season – two players you had at have been great. For us, it’s about Season Launch in various points on dual the team coming together, getting to Huddersfield to get his registration from . What know each other and having a bit of thoughts on the 2020 can you tell us about them? pride in what we’re about. Last year we brought the culture we’re looking campaign... Most importantly they are both good for back into the club...... blokes and were integral to us when Sheffield are the first team to they came to us from London. They A lot of people are talking about London as being pre-season come to the Leigh Sports Village both played in the 1895 AB favourites for the competition this season - a team that always Sundecks Cup Final against Widnes this year and also Toulouse. Who give Leigh a tough game. How with Hellewell playing at centre do you see as the main do you feel you are progressing? against Anthony Gelling and was contenders? I hope it’s a tough game – I would outstanding. Nathan’s a big boy who Certainly those two will be up there. I have liked it to have been a little bit will get you on the front foot and will think Leigh will, Featherstone, later in the season because we’re take a lot of handling. They will fit in Halifax, Bradford … there are plenty not always firing at the beginning of really easily and John Duffy will of teams that are going to be up the season. We are looking forward enjoy having them and I’m sure the fans will as well. there. It’s going to be a great to coming to the Sports Village – it’s competition, there’s no doubt about a great facility and a pitch we really Are you happy with your team’s that. Everyone can get there. 2020 is enjoy playing on. We had three really preparations for the new going to be big for us – we’ve got a good games against Leigh last year season? new logo and we’ve rebranded and which could have gone either way. We are probably a bit behind really the new stadium will be complete by I remember being in control in that and have a couple of injuries which the end of the year. Plus there’s a game at the LSV then Leigh came mean we are without some World Cup game in Sheffield in 2021 back and got us in the last couple of influential players. We are changing so there are a lot of things minutes. It’s a tough place to go and a lot of things at the Club; we have happening and we need to get on Leigh have recruited really well and brought in seven or eight players the back of that.

MARK ASTON chats to Mark Taylor

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# LEYTHERS PROFILING OUR MAIN SHIRT SPONSOR HILLTOP PRODUCTS Leigh Centurions director Steve Hill is the managing director of Hilltop Products Limited, the main shirt sponsor for the second season running. Steve explains just what it means to be a main sponsor for his home town club and the positive impact it's had on his business and family.

speak, we remained unknown. However, being part of the Centurions’ kit sponsorship has provided much more exposure, particularly locally that in turn has helped form more invaluable local relationships with customers and suppliers alike. Our association has broadened our exposure locally and indeed nationally particularly in the North of England, where Rugby League is HILLTOP PRODUCTS more prevalent. Speaking purely staff with the players in their home shirts from a business or commercial point of view, that has been invaluable in I was asked by our Chairman, our town’s Rugby League club, Leigh raising our Company profile and fellow director and good friend Centurions. outlining our products, services and of mine Mike Latham to pen a So, when I was fortunate to have the our all-important company values. few words on what it really opportunity to be in a position When you then factor the sentiment means to be a Leigh Centurions whereby our business could in, this becomes a package that shirt sponsor. I thought initially, contribute and play a part, we didn't no problem that's pretty hesitate to play a role in that straightforward. wonderful heritage. However, when I sat back to think That was now a number of years about it, it actually encapsulates back. Initially we played a smaller many different aspects and conjures but no less important role, this up a mixture of emotions. Whilst I’ve season will be our second been fortunate to travel extensively, I successive season as the main shirt am Leigh born and bred and only sponsor, posing that question: “What ever lived in Leigh, indeed earlier in does that really mean to us?” life I lived much of my youth and early adulthood literally a “goal kick” Taking the sentiment out of the away from the old Hilton Park question, whilst we have always ground. done some local business due to the nature of our business it is more Working and socialising locally I have national and indeed now on an come to learn and fully understand international basis. Our company, just how important the town’s Hilltop Products therefore went a HILLTOP PRODUCTS identity is to its people, in particular little under the radar locally so to Kit sponsors presentation

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HILLTOP PRODUCTS Continued

really is highly significant, both alone is very important, indeed squad, coaches, the board and professionally and personally. To personally to me it’s priceless. indeed for all involved with this watch your own town team stride out Along with all our fans and our wonderful club, the Famileigh will for onto the pitch with your company supporters we have all eagerly sure continue to go from strength to name and logo emblazoned on the awaited the start of the new season. strength, and we for one could not front of the shirt really is a very Whilst, no doubt, this will present be prouder to continue and be proud moment indeed. new challenges, not only for the associated with the same. Myself, my family and many of our work colleagues likewise have made countless new friends and associates through our involvement with this great club. One of the most satisfying aspects is an opportunity that was not previously always taken, one for all my family to share the same interest at the same time. All the family sit around a table typically on a Sunday afternoon, we share a fabulous meal at the LSV and likewise all share the same STEVE HILL (bottom right) passion for the club and the game of with the players and directors of the club Rugby League. That one aspect

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Leigh Centurions got and Dewsbury led in the eighth middle, handing onto to Addy who in their 2020 Betfred minute when Addy was penalised for turn fed Reynolds and he finished off Championship season obstruction and Paul Sykes kicked the 60 metre move in style with a off to the perfect start the conversion. swandive over the tryline. with an impressive Having been forced to defend for With time almost up, an angled kick 36-10 win at Dewsbury. much of the opening quarter, Leigh to the corner from Sykes was picked Ben Reynolds scored a try and made the most of a rare opportunity up by Adam Higson on his own kicked six goals from as many with a try in the 19th minute. Josh tryline and he set off on a length of attempts as Leigh shut out the home Woods barged his way through from the field sprint to the tryline. side in an excellent second half close range and Reynolds added the Reynolds finished the evening with display. conversion to make it 6-2 for the six goals from six, a fine return from visitors. the Leigh Joint Vice Captain. Leigh Head Coach John Duffy was delighted with the way his side Dewsbury replied with a try from Adam Ryder after some nice dominated the game after the break. Teams He said: “It was a really, really tough interplay on the right edge and Leigh: McNally, Scott, I Thornley, game. Dewsbury stuck to their game Sykes added the goal superbly from Sa’u, Higson, Reynolds, Woods, plan and I thought our discipline was the touchline. He also added a Mason, Hood, Spencer, poor in the first half. penalty seven minutes before half- time to give his side a 10-6 lead. Hellewell, Glohe, Addy. Subs: “We asked for more discipline in the Wildie, Thompson, Gerrard, Field second half and we got that. When Moments before half-time, Leigh Tries: Woods, Scott, Hellewell, I we did get good ball I thought we levelled things when Scott finished Thornley, Reynolds, Higson looked really, really classy. off a slick short side attack to score in the corner. Reynolds kicked the Goals: Reynolds 6 (from 6 “It was a tough, gritty performance conversion off the touchline to make attempts) and the second half from us was it 12-10 at the break. really professional.” Dewsbury: Martin, Gabriel, The second half was completely Ryder, Fleming, Oakes, Sykes, Leigh were without close season dominated by Leigh as they added Finn, Scott, Speakman, Reilly, signings Jarrod Sammut and Mark four converted tries without reply. Esslemont, Johnson, Annakin. Ioane who were suffering with with Hellewell hit a nice line to barge over Subs: Day, Dixon, Nelmes, illness. But there were debuts for for his first try for the club in the Magrin Ben Hellewell, Nick Glohe, Danny 52nd minute before a nicely delayed Try: Ryder Addy, Matty Wildie, Alex Gerrard and pass from Gregg McNally created Callum Field. Cameron Scott, who is the opportunity for Iain Thornley to Goals: Sykes 3 (from 3 with Leigh on season-long loan from go over. attempts) Hull FC, also started on the wing. The try of the night arrived 10 Referee: Cameron Worsley Playing into a stiff wind, Leigh minutes from the end when Liam Attendance: 1723 struggled to get going in the first half Hood broke superbly through the

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performances. I have also since then number of people now watching our highlighted the difficult position they game. find themselves in, with so many When you look at football, for decisions to make instantly that can example, possession changes so then be viewed critically under a quickly between teams that it isn’t microscope of slow motion. really that critical if a free kick isn’t Take, for example the Challenge Cup given that should have been or one is Final and Robert Hicks, a senior given that shouldn’t have been, as referee I hold in high regard. In the the possession can quickly reverse. very early stages of the final he set In reality, it’s mainly just the severe his stall out that he wasn’t to be decisions of a penalty or not that can going to the screen on every call and have a significant impact whereas in DEREK would make his mark on the game Rugby League possession is BEAUMONT and how he was going to officiate it. absolutely vital. His call at the pace of what he saw was the ball wasn’t grounded and Therefore, when a decision is made As we embark on a new season to give a penalty, say for example for with some minor amendments to was dead and made that call with conviction, believing it to be right, an incorrect play-the-ball and this our rules, I thought I would share gives possession to the other team, some ideas I would explore when slow motion replays showed it to be incorrect. say on play one, it is a massive further to improve our game as a advantage, especially when the other spectacle. It’s an isolated incident but can have team can kick many metres out of The NRL has always been viewed as a big impact and I think referees find you to touch. If that call is wrong, the trend setter, the leader of the themselves in a position where they then it becomes a serious blunder sport, perhaps as it’s one of the can’t really win. If Robert goes to the that otherwise wouldn’t be as noticed biggest sports in such a big country screen so early and it is proved to be or as much of an issue. and therefore generates much more dead, by as clear as he had obviously If say, for example, that play-the-ball income which in turn provides better believed, then some are critical, was deemed incorrect so you had to salaries, attracting more athletes to saying: ‘Why do the refs always go to retake it, but it was now classed as that specific sport. the screen? Why don’t they just make the call?’ ‘play two’ then there is a ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: disadvantage to trying to play-the- The big issue this creates, in my A rather significant change that opinion, is that the amount of rules ball incorrectly because you lose a they have made is to introduce they have to judge on and the tackle, but it doesn’t pass possession the 20/40, a reverse of the 40/20. severity of the punishment for the and if the call is incorrect, it’s not as This is something I think can calls they make can have too much controversial. Anyway, more on that work along with some impact on the result of a game, so thought process shortly. suggestions I will also make when those calls are wrong, it can So back to the 20/40 rule change later. cause such big problems and over in Australia. I think this is a great I have in previous years somewhat frustration amongst spectators, concept and is one I would head at naively been critical of referees’ which I believe is affecting the the top of the other changes I am

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DEREK BEAUMONT Continued I don’t believe any of OUR players make the mistakes going to suggest. Here’s why. The They are there to officiate and if a significant, resulting in a scrum they do in a game on purpose. game is becoming very tight and team is giving away penalties then which nearly always results in robotic as the coaches implement they have to award them. If one possession to the other team. I saw this, I think, on four occasions. for influencing a game. As we said would if they were deemed defensive structures and strategies team makes no errors resulting in believe this restricts players trying One was when we were coming off earlier, if a team can only get out of penalties. Therefore, in summary that are hard to break down. Very penalties and one makes 20 and we plays, particularly in certain areas of our own line, I think ten metres out yardage off a piggyback from a they are penalties with a different rarely these days, particularly in have a 20-nil penalty count it the field, where the consequences of “ on play two, seeing us surrender the penalty then giving the penalty can outcome of zero tackle plus one Super League, do you see tries from shouldn’t matter one bit and losing possession are greater. What ball to the other team. Others be extremely influential and, as tackle but a combination of those in breaks inside a team’s own 20 certainly shouldn’t reflect on the if it was the case that a knock-on involved players still trying to clear previously stated, more so if that is succession lead to a team warning metre area. I have often said the only referee. We all see situations which meant you were classed as held, the tackle, or arguably not as the given on play five. My point is that, in and the consequences associated to way a team really gets to a good ball reinforce my previous comments where you recover the ball? You case may be. my opinion, on most plays you could that as normal. set from a yardage set is by being where penalties are given to a team haven’t gained an advantage from call offside. It’s a case of when it’s piggy backed up field of the back of The advantage to an incorrect play- I have touched on the above in good ball on, say, play one, maybe dropping the ball or knocking it on seen or not and this causes the a penalty or by kicking a 40/20. after an error by the opposition, or from trying a play. If the other side the-ball is a faster ruck against a previously with Ralph at the RFL and retreating defensive line. If this problem. So, what’s the benefit of with respected journalist Martyn In the scenario of a 20/40, defences even after being awarded a penalty. pounces on the loose ball before you results in that play having been a being offside when the ball is Sadler whom I think covered some of that are ramping up to contain a Although it’s a penalty, unless taking then they gain possession, but if you tackle and play it again then the played? Obviously, you can get to it in his League Express publication team in a yardage set would need to two points it doesn’t really provide recover it, you keep it and move up defence is certainly set and there’s a your opponent quicker and tackle but I was compelled to write about it consider dropping both wingers back much of an advantage. However, the the tackle count. This can also be clear disadvantage to the attempt, as them. again in more depth at the start of to protect the kick, which creates same penalty awarded on play five implemented in the rucks, which you have lost a tackle and lost the Does that cause them that big of a the season, particularly having more space in the defensive line, or provides a significant advantage. again can assist referees. If they momentum you would have gained disadvantage that you were, let’s watched my first ever game of one winger back and move the This is where I think we can change believe a knock-on has taken place from a correct play, as the play has say, two yards offside and closer to American Football in the Super Bowl fullback across, which also creates the punishment or disadvantage in a ruck, where the player is tackled been stopped. Again, markers them that they should be able to after being urged to watch it with my more space in the defensive line, from various errors and keep the rather than a rip, then they add a interfering or holding down is foul kick, say 20 or 30 metres out of your son. Crazy game in many ways and albeit not quite as much, but then penalties where a team can kick tackle to the count on top of the play and slowing down the game so territory and then start over with six took two hours to watch it, using fast presents space behind the line metres out of you and get a full set tackle made so there’s a a penalty should be the outcome tackles? I don’t believe it does. In my forward which is another story, but centre field. This, I believe, will make or kick to goal for two points disadvantage to the knock-on or making for attacking rugby to create opinion, it should simply count as a what was interesting was you got for more attacking rugby, particularly restricted for the serious foul play. loose carry. The rip, however, is a a better spectacle. zero tackle. Therefore, there is no your time with the ball, irrespective coming out of yardage and using the :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: blatant act to gain an advantage so benefit and indeed a loss to being of penalties moving you five metres kick itself when successful is :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Therefore, my second suggested the penalty should be the offside as you have lost some forward or five metres back, you had another way a team can get out of a My fourth and final suggestion is change would be the knock-on. punishment. This would also remain metres and the tackle count is the your four downs. stranglehold, other than relying on a my biggest bugbear: the offside When Rugby League was formed the case for a high tackle, dangerous same. If you continually did it, the penalty. tackle or contact to the head. rule at the play-the-ball. I don’t I think Rugby League would be a in its own right the set of six team would still be on ‘play one’ and better sport to watch with less As I stated earlier, Rugby League is believe there is a game gone by was eventually implemented, :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: on your line, but it would take maybe swapping of the possession for about possession and, in particular, where you can pause the play on whereby you then turn over My third suggestion would be 20 incorrect calls from a referee to judgements open to interpretation by possession in territory. We often see screen and see players offside possession to the opposition. the incorrect play-the-ball. This change from yardage to good ball, referees in a no-win position, with

people refer to the penalty count and at least once where it is not rather than one, so a mistake by a Previously, under the unlimited is something being clamped far too many decisions to make on assess whether a referee has been penalised. referee, if one were made, would tackle rule, when you could go for down on this season and has the spur of the moment. fair, based on the penalty count. In Now that isn’t a criticism of the have little impact on the overall long periods without the ball as you already started to cause

reality, the disparity in the penalty referee, they are watching the ruck, outcome of the game. I don’t believe any of them get count has nothing to do with the see in rugby union, it would have controversy due to its anything wrong on purpose, just like the markers, the correct play-the- Clearly, there has to be a balance on referee in my opinion, despite them been important to change interpretation by different I don’t believe any of our players ball, a clean pick-up and largely the level of punishment to the gain issuing them and it isn’t something possession in such circumstances, referees and I believe the slight depend on the touch-judges. Now make the mistakes they do in a “ that can be achieved by foul play to they should be judged on, or but I question why that should be the advantage the offence can give game on purpose. The latter aren’t the players can only move when the prevent it from happening. I believe influenced by when making case under our set of six code. you is severely outweighed by highlighted as much as those by ball is played, therefore the touch- my suggestions meet that but am decisions or being aware of that total Possession is key, as we know, so the punishment. referees, but I do believe we can judges also need to be looking at the aware others will think I am barking during a game. the consequence of a knock-on is In our game against Dewsbury we ruck, to then look back and at the help them by making the mad, then there are those who will consequences of the decisions have pace of the game it’s often missed think they are good ideas really but Possession is key, as we know, or not known for sure. less impact on the overall outcome will disagree because they were of a game. so the consequence of a My issue here is it places a lot of written by me 😊. To cap it, you knock-on is significant. emphasis on a referee and the would still apply a team warning to Yours in sport possibility of them being criticised the offences, if consistent, as you Derek Beaumont

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# LEYTHERS # LEYTHERS LCTV UPDATE LEIGH COMMUNITY TRUST LEIGH COMMUNITY TRUST Good afternoon everyone and TACKLE UNEMPLOYMENT welcome to the first home game of and why?” This helps them think what should be a fascinating and outside the box and helped them to relax and makes them feel exciting 2020 season both on the comfortable in the interview field and for us here at LCTV. On Thursday LCT welcomed communication skills and setting. local job seekers to the LSV confidence regarding the process The encouragement throughout Through the season we will have had a hard fought win last Friday Stadium to take part in a 1- of finding employment. We the group was fantastic and there exclusive content on site. For at Dewsbury and it was a great day training programme discussed the potential barriers was a clear want to help people example, earlier this year we second half from the boys after a Mentoring Circles, in that people find when trying to who are in the same situation as revealed the new Club and Vice very tough and physical first half. partnership with DWP gain employment and then the themselves find some confidence Captains on LCTV so subscribers The Tetley’s Stadium isn’t an easy (Department for Work and group tried to find a way past the in the process of finding knew before everyone else. place to go to - especially on a Pensions). barriers. employment. For those of you who haven’t Friday night and the fact there Ex-Centurions Mick Nanyn and Participants were keen to get as ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: were so many candidates for Man much information regarding their subscribed and are wondering Michael Ostick delivered the After we had finished the session, of the Match spoke volumes. CV’s, applying for jobs but mostly how much it costs, it’s £5.99 per programme to 20 local job we gave the participants a tour of the art of interviewing. As part of month or £60 for a year. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: seekers. The Mentoring Circles the stadium and took them up the programme provides support to job the programme, they took part in ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Looking ahead to the game, it executive boxes and had a picture seekers on how to succeed in life several different role plays, being should be a tough test as Mark taken. Another exciting thing to happen and be better prepared for their asked likely interview questions Aston and his Sheffield Eagles side this year is the partnership careers. Using their peer’s with a few curve balls thrown in Good luck to all who attend the had an outstanding season last between LCTV and Daniel experience, mentees discussed there too e.g. “If you were an Mentoring Circles session for year. We all remember them Dobranski at Not Just Travel. It is and developed their animal, what animal would you be the future. pleasing to see our hard work be pushing the lads close here at the acknowledged and we are looking LSV last year and I am sure we Ryan Taylor forward to working with Daniel and can all remember Liam Hood’s LCTV creating some brilliant content winning try which had me and Joe together over the course of the Wood celebrating as loud as the season. North Stand in the commentary box. Sheffield also also had a For those of you that don’t This article will be a regular tough round one game pushing know what LCTV is, it is the throughout the season and we will Halifax close and only just losing club’s online video be reviewing all kinds of things with a last minute try to make it subscription service where such as favourite away ground, 18-17 at the Shay, another very there is a wide range of best away food, atmosphere and difficult place to go. exciting Leigh content for you all kind of discussions that you can to access. We feature full get involved with. I will be more ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: match commentary on our than happy to listen to anyone’s I hope you all enjoy the game Spreaker online radio station suggestions on content to include and the season ahead and I which you can listen too for not just with the programme but look forward to hearing from every home and away game. LCTV as you supporters are key you guys! Plus there are also full post- for the growth of the channel. All the best match interviews with John ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Duffy and selected players. Ryan Taylor On the pitch, our new look team LCTV

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Date of Birth: 15 January 1994 SQUAD Date of Birth: 2 Jan 1991 SQUAD Position: Halfback NUMBER Position: Fullback NUMBER Signed from: Wakefield Trinity Signed from: Other former club (s): Tigers, York City Knights Other former club (s): Whitehaven, Huddersfield Giants, (dual reg), Leigh Centurions, 6 Leigh Centurions, Oldham (loan), 1 Doncaster (loan), Dewsbury Rams (loan) (loan), (loan) Centurions Heritage Number: 1350 Centurions Heritage Number: 1398 Year of senior debut: 2008 Year of senior debut: 2014 Career record to start of 2020: 254 games, 165 tries, 169 goals, Career record to start of 2020: 117 games, 40 tries, 1 dropgoal, 999pts 296 goals, 1 dropgoal, 753pts Leigh Centurions playing 78 games, 29 tries, 205 goals, 1 Leigh Centurions playing 172 games, 111 tries, 20 goals, 484pts career to start of 2020: dropgoal, 527pts career to start of 2020: Representative honours: None Representative honours: Ireland 12 games, 6 tries, 9 goals, 42pts; Miscellaneous: Ben was joint Championship One England Academy Young Player of the Year in 2014 Miscellaneous: Gregg scored the last try at Hilton Park alongside York team-mate in 2008. Unfortunately it was for BEN REYNOLDS James Saltonstall GREGG McNALLY Whitehaven. Sponsored by: Struktura Engineering Services Ltd Sponsored by: My Tech Repairs Limited

Date of Birth: 29 September 1993 SQUAD Date of Birth: 25 July 1986 SQUAD NUMBER NUMBER Position: Forward Position: Standoff Signed from: Featherstone Rovers Signed from: Featherstone Rovers Other former club (s): Wigan St Patrick’s, Wigan Academy, 16 Other former club (s): Leigh Miners, Leigh Centurions, 19 Halifax, , Whitehaven, Huddersfield Giants (loan) Widnes, Bradford Centurions Heritage Number: 1314 Centurions Heritage Number: 1474 Year of senior debut: 2009 277 games, 89 tries, 923 goals, Year of senior debut: 2014 Career record to start of 2020: 12 dropgoals, 2214pts Career record to start of 2020: 117 games, 10 tries, 40pts Leigh Centurions playing 250 games, 80 tries, 838 goals,

Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: 12 dropgoals, 2008pts career to start of 2020: 23 games, 4 tries, 16pts Representative honours: Great Britain Community Lions Scotland 4 games Representative honours: Miscellaneous: Martyn made his Leigh debut in the first Miscellaneous: His last game for Featherstone was competitive game at LSV against London against Leigh in the 2018 Championship Skolars and is now the Club’s third-highest Shield Final point-scorer SAM BROOKS Sponsored by: Pro Build Plumbing & Heating Ltd MARTYN RIDYARD Sponsored by: RM Courier Services Ltd

Date of Birth: 15 Apr 2000 SQUAD Date of Birth: 2 Jan 1991 SQUAD NUMBER NUMBER Position: Winger/ fullback Position: Forward Signed from: Leigh East Signed from: Other former club (s): Crosfields 24 Other former club (s): Wigan St Patrick’s, , 18 Centurions Heritage Number: 1488 South Wales (loan), Leigh Centurions Year of senior debut: 2019 Centurions Heritage Number: 1357 Career record to start of 2020: 1 game, 1 try, 4pts Year of senior debut: 2012 Leigh Centurions playing Career record to start of 2020: 169 games, 20 tries, 80pts career to start of 2020: 1 game, 1 try, 4pts Leigh Centurions playing Representative honours: England Lions U19s, career to start of 2020: 119 games, 16 tries, 64pts Lancashire U19s Representative honours: Miscellaneous: Brad became the first Leigh player born Miscellaneous: Tom’s last game for London Broncos in the year 2000 to make his first-team was in their MPG victory in Toronto debut when he played against that earned them a place in in 2019 Super League BRAD HOLROYD Sponsored by: Hilltop Products Ltd TOM SPENCER Sponsored by: Impact Insurance

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6 Jan 1992 Date of Birth: 1 Mar 1989 SQUAD Date of Birth: SQUAD Position: Hooker Position: Forward NUMBER NUMBER Signed from: Signed from: Other former club (s): , Dewsbury Rhinos (DR), Other former club (s): Ashton Bears, Wigan St Patrick’s, 12 Hunslet Hawks, Salford, Swinton, 9 Wigan Warriors, Salford (loan), Leigh Centurions Whitehaven, North Wales (loan) Centurions Heritage Number: 1410 Centurions Heritage Number: 1344 Year of senior debut: 2012 Year of senior debut: 2009 Career record to start of 2020: 180 games, 59 tries, 236pts Career record to start of 2020: 246 games, 40 tries, 160pts Leigh Centurions playing Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: 90 games, 32 tries, 128pts career to start of 2020: 97 games, 18 tries, 72pts Representative honours: Scotland 7 games, 1 try, 4pts Representative honours: None Miscellaneous: Liam starred in Hunslet’s Championship Miscellaneous: After graduating through the Wigan One grand final victory over Oldham system Andy made his senior debut in 2014 on loan for Salford in 2009 Sponsored by: Caton Lloyd Audio Visual Solutions ANDY THORNLEY Sponsored by: LISA LIAM HOOD

Date of Birth: 11 September 1991 SQUAD Date of Birth: 23 Mar 1996 SQUAD Position: Centre NUMBER NUMBER Position: Centre/ wing Signed from: Catalans Dragons Other former club (s): Ashton Bears, Wigan St Patrick’s, Wigan Signed from: Wigan Warriors Warriors, Salford, Hull KR, Sale RU, 3 Other former club (s): Bold Miners, Thatto Heath, 20 South Wales (loan), Leigh Centurions Swinton Lions (dual reg) (loan), Workington Town (loan) Centurions Heritage Number: 1489 Centurions Heritage Number: 1384 Year of senior debut: 2017 2012 Year of senior debut: Career record to start of 2020: 48 games, 25 tries, 100pts Career record to start of 2020: 157 games, 71 tries, 284pts Leigh Centurions playing Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: 10 games, 10 tries, 40pts career to start of 2020: 33 games, 16 tries, 64pts Miscellaneous: Iain made his Leigh debut against Representative honours: N/A Halifax in 2013 on dual registration terms Miscellaneous: Liam previously played under from Wigan. During that year he won a head coach John Duffy while on league and cup double with the dual reg at Swinton in 2017 Warriors. Sponsored by: Tommy Sale MBE IAIN THORNLEY Sponsored by: AB Sundecks LIAM FORSYTH Youth Development Programme

Date of Birth: 13 Dec 1997 SQUAD Date of Birth: 4 Sep 1991 SQUAD NUMBER NUMBER Position: Halfback Position: Forward Signed from: Wigan Warriors Signed from: Hull FC (second season long loan) 17 Other former club (s): Normanton Knights, , 15 Other former club (s): Leigh East, Swinton Lions (loan) York City Knights (loan), Hull FC, Centurions Heritage Number: 1472 Leigh Centurions, Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC Year of senior debut: 2017 Centurions Heritage Number: 1441 Career record to start of 2020: 57 games, 7 tries, 17 goals, Year of senior debut: 2009 7 dropgoals, 69pts Career record to start of 2020: 243 games, 44 tries, 176pts Leigh Centurions playing 25 games, 3 tries, 10 goals, Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: 1 dropgoal, 33pts career to start of 2020: 39 games, 4 tries, 16pts Representative honours: Representative honours: N/A Miscellaneous: Josh is a Leigh Centurions Miscellaneous: Jordan played 26 consecutive games season ticket holder from debut during his first spell at Leigh Sponsored by: DKC Consultants before being transferred to Leeds in 2018 JOSH WOODS JORDAN THOMPSON Sponsored by: Fitfield Ltd

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Date of Birth: 15 Feb 1987 Date of Birth: 16 Sep 1996 SQUAD SQUAD Position: Halfback Position: Wing NUMBER NUMBER Signed from: Wigan Warriors Signed from: Widnes Vikings Other former club (s): , Crusaders, Other former club (s): Widnes Moorfield; Whitehaven, 2 Bradford Bulls, Wakefield Trinity, 7 Hunslet, Workington Town, London Broncos, (all dual reg) Featherstone Rovers (dual reg) Centurions Heritage Number: Awaiting debut Centurions Heritage Number: Awaiting debut Year of senior debut: 2016 Year of senior debut: 2007 Career record to start of 2020: 70 games, 37 tries, 148pts Career record to start of 2020: 247 games, 148 tries, 440 goals, Leigh Centurions playing 10 dropgoals, 1482pts career to start of 2020: Leigh Centurions playing Representative honours: N/A career to start of 2020: Miscellaneous: Ryan scored 19 tries in 22 games for Representative honours: Malta Widnes in 2019 Miscellaneous: Jarrod has represented Malta at both Sponsored by: Boar’s Head Rugby League and rugby union RYAN INCE JARROD SAMMUT Sponsored by: Leigh Arms

Date of Birth: 18 Jul 1987 SQUAD Date of Birth: 8 Sep 1993 SQUAD Centre Position: NUMBER Position: Forward NUMBER Signed from: Signed from: London Broncos Other former club (s): Logan Brothers (Queensland), Canberra Raiders, , 4 Other former club (s): Huddersfield Giants, Oldham 9dual reg), 8 Melbourne Storm, Batley Bulldogs (dual reg), Wakefield Trinity (loan) Leigh Centurions (loan), Sheffield Eagles (dual reg) Centurions Heritage Number: 1490 Year of senior debut: 2009 Centurions Heritage Number: 1443 Career record to start of 2020: 252 games, 96 tries, 384pts Year of senior debut: 2013 Leigh Centurions playing Career record to start of 2020: 123 games, 17 tries, 68pts career to start of 2020: 6 games, 2 tries, 8pts Leigh Centurions playing Representative honours: New Zealand 9 games, 8 tries, 32pts; career to start of 2020: 22 games, 6 tries, 24pts Samoa 2 games Representative honours: Miscellaneous: Junior scored two tries on his NRL debut, Miscellaneous: Nathan played in Sheffield’s AB Sundecks for Newcastle against Canterbury in 1895 Cup-winning team against 2008 Widnes Vikings at Wembley in 2019 JUNIOR S’AU Sponsored by: Impact Insurance NATHAN MASON Sponsored by: Zaun Group

Date of Birth: 19 Aug 1987 SQUAD Date of Birth: 3 Dec 1990 SQUAD NUMBER NUMBER Position: Forward Position: Forward Signed from: Toronto Wolfpack Signed from: London Broncos Other former club (s): Leigh Miners, 5 Other former club (s): Gold Coast, 10 Leigh Centurions, St George Illawarra Swinton Lions, Leigh Centurions Centurions Heritage Number: Awaiting debut Centurions Heritage Number: 1310 Year of senior debut: 2013 Year of senior debut: 2008 Career record to start of 2020: 130 games, 22 tries, 88 pts Career record to start of 2020: 193 tries, 90 tries, 360pts Leigh Centurions playing Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: career to start of 2020: 160 games, 68 tries, 272pts Representative honours: Representative honours: Miscellaneous: Mark made 101 appearances in four Miscellaneous: Adam is the only current Leigh seasons with London Broncos Centurions player to have played after moving from the NRL for the club at Hilton Park Sponsored by: Hydramed ADAM HIGSON Sponsored by: PPS Design & Build MARK IOANE

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Date of Birth: 30 Jan 1992 SQUAD Date of Birth: 16 Sep 1992 SQUAD Position: Forward/ centre NUMBER Position: Forward NUMBER Signed from: London Broncos Signed from: Lakes United Other former club (s): Bradford Bulls, , 11 (Newcastle, NSW) 21 York (dual reg), Barrow (dual reg), Other former club (s): Featherstone Rovers (dual reg), Centurions Heritage Number: 1495 Dewsbury Rams (dual reg), Year of senior debut: 2018 (for Scotland) Sheffield Eagles (dual reg) Career record to start of 2020: 5 games, 2 tries, 8pts Centurions Heritage Number: 1494 Leigh Centurions playing 2012 Year of senior debut: career to start of 2020: Career record to start of 2020: 183 games, 77 tries, 308pts Representative honours: Scotland 5 games, 2 tries, 8pts Representative honours: Scotland 20 games, 7 tries, 28pts Miscellaneous: Nick, born in Paddington, NSW Miscellaneous: Ben played in Sheffield’s AB Sundecks qualifies for Scotland through his 1895 Cup Final victory over Widnes Ayrshire-born mother Vikings at Wembley in 2019 Sponsored by: Pam Ties Sponsored by: Elvis Eckardt BEN HELLEWELL Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited NICK GLOHE

Date of Birth: 15 Jan 1991 SQUAD Date of Birth: 11 Apr 1998 SQUAD Position: Forward NUMBER Position: Forward NUMBER Signed from: Signed from: Hull FC (season long loan) Other former club (s): Bradford Bulls Academy, 13 Other former club (s): London Broncos, 26 Bradford Bulls, Oxford (dual reg), Dewsbury Rams (loan) Batley Bulldogs (dual reg) Centurions Heritage Number: 1496 Centurions Heritage Number: Awaiting debut Year of senior debut: 2010 Year of senior debut: 2016 Career record to start of 2020: 219 games, 48 tries, 144 goals, Career record to start of 2020: 52 games, 6 tries, 24pts 1 dropgoal, 481pts Leigh Centurions playing Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: career to start of 2020: Representative honours: Ireland 3 games Representative honours: Scotland 19 games, 6 tries, 5 goals, 34pts Miscellaneous: Lewis made his Ireland debut Miscellaneous: Danny has been appointed Club Captain in 2018 playing in all three games for 2020 with Liam Hood and Ben in the European Championship Reynolds as joint vice-captains Sponsored by: Pam Ties DANNY ADDY Sponsored by: Chassis & Cab LEWIS BIENECK

Date of Birth: 25 Oct 1990 SQUAD Date of Birth: 5 Nov 1991 SQUAD NUMBER NUMBER Position: Hooker, halfback Position: Forward Bradford Bulls Signed from: Signed from: Mackay Cutters (Queensland) Wakefield Trinity, Other former club (s): 14 Other former club (s): Golborne Parkside, Hindley, 27 Batley Bulldogs (loan), Widnes Vikings, Doncaster (loan), Dewsbury Rams, North Wales Crusaders (dual reg) Featherstone Rovers Centurions Heritage Number: 1498 Centurions Heritage Number: 1497 Year of senior debut: 2010 Year of senior debut: 2010 Career record to start of 2020: 114 games, 8 tries, 32pts Career record to start of 2020: 182 games, 40 tries, 1 goal, 162pts Leigh Centurions playing Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: career to start of 2020:

Representative honours: Representative honours: Alex played for Mackay Cutters Miscellaneous: Matty played for Featherstone Rovers Miscellaneous: in their Championship Shield Final in the Queensland Cup in 2019 victory over Leigh Centurions in 2018 Sponsored by: Struktura Engineering Ltd MATTY WILDIE Sponsored by: ASK Platt Office Supplies ALEX GERRARD

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Date of Birth: 7 Oct 1999 SQUAD Position: Threequarter NUMBER Signed from: Hull FC (season long loan) Other former club (s): Dewsbury Rams (dual reg), 25 Doncaster (dual reg), York (dual reg) Centurions Heritage Number: 1493 Year of senior debut: 2018 Career record to start of 2020: 25 games, 9 tries, 36pts Representative honours: England Academy Miscellaneous: Cameron captained England academy in their 14-8 victory over the Australian Schoolboys at LSV HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH in 2018 Sponsored by: AB Sundecks JOHN DUFFY PAUL ANDERSON CAMERON SCOTT Sponsor: Ascot Services Sponsor: GM PROJECTS

Date of Birth: 15 Jan 1998 SQUAD Position: Fullback/ threequarter NUMBER Signed from: Wigan Warriors (season long loan) Other former club (s): Blackbrook, 22 (dual reg), Swinton Lions (dual reg) Centurions Heritage Number: Awaiting debut Year of senior debut: 2017 Career record to start of 2020: 27 games, 6 tries, 1 dropgoal, 25pts Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: Representative honours: England Youth, STRENGTH AND England Academy ASSISTANT COACH CONDITIONING COACH Miscellaneous: Craig played for Wigan in their warm up game against South Sydney JAY DUFFY in Australia in 2018 MICKY HIGHAM CRAIG MULLEN Sponsor: Sponsor: JR’S TAXIS Sponsored by: In Memory of Alan Platt LEIGH CENTURIONS FANS FORUM

Date of Birth: 7 Oct 1997 SQUAD Position: Forward NUMBER Signed from: Wigan Warriors Other former club (s): Swinton Lions (dual reg), 23 London Skolars (dual reg), Dewsbury Rams (loan) Centurions Heritage Number: 1499 Year of senior debut: 2017 Career record to start of 2020: 29 games, 1 try, 4pts Leigh Centurions playing career to start of 2020: Representative honours: Miscellaneous: Callum made his senior debut for Swinton against London in April 2017 and two weeks later his Wigan debut against Swinton in the Challenge Cup CALLUM FIELD Sponsored by: The Leigh Centurions Fans Forum

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Season 2020 Career for Leigh Centurions Career in Rugby League A T G DG P A T G DG P A T G DG P Addy, Danny 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 220 48 144 1 481 Bienek, Lewis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 6 0 0 24 Brooks, Sam 0 0 0 0 0 23 4 0 0 16 117 10 0 0 40 Field, Callum 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 1 0 0 4 Forsyth, Liam 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 40 48 25 0 0 100 Gerrard, Alex 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 115 8 0 0 32 Glohe, Nick 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 8 Hellewell, Ben 1 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 4 184 78 0 0 312 Higson, Adam 1 1 0 0 4 161 69 0 0 276 194 91 0 0 364 Holroyd, Brad 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 4 thanks to our Hood, Liam 1 0 0 0 0 91 32 0 0 128 181 59 0 0 236 Ince, Ryan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 37 0 0 148 Ioane, Mark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130 22 0 0 88 front of shirt Mason, Nathan 1 0 0 0 0 23 6 0 0 24 124 17 0 0 68 McNally, Gregg 1 0 0 0 0 173 111 20 0 484 255 165 169 1 999 Mullen, Craig 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 6 0 1 25 sponsors Reynolds, Ben 1 1 6 0 16 79 30 211 1 543 118 41 302 1 769 Ridyard, Martyn 0 0 0 0 0 250 80 838 12 2008 277 89 923 12 2214 Sammut, Jarrod 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 247 148 440 10 1482 Sa'u, Junior 1 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 253 96 0 0 384 Scott, Cameron 1 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 4 26 10 0 0 40 Hilltop Products Spencer, Tom 1 0 0 0 0 120 16 0 0 64 170 20 0 0 80 Thompson, Jordan 1 0 0 0 0 40 4 0 0 16 244 44 0 0 176 Thornley, Andy 0 0 0 0 0 97 18 0 0 72 246 40 0 0 160 for their Thornley, Iain 1 1 0 0 4 34 17 0 0 68 158 72 0 0 288 Wildie, Matty 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 183 40 1 0 162 continued support Woods, Josh 1 1 0 0 4 26 4 10 1 37 58 8 17 7 73 TOTAL 17 6 6 0 36

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65 THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC 66 # LEYTHERS 2020 FIXTURES AND RESULTS # LEYTHERS LEIGH CENTURIONS LEIGH CENTURIONS FIXTURES 2020 LEGENDS BREAKFAST Leigh Head Coach John Duffy invited sharing funny stories and anecdotes and speaking a number of past players to a special warmly about what it meant to them to play for Round Day Month Date Venue K.O. Opponents Result Pos. Att. ‘Legends Breakfast’ at the Holiday the Club. Inn on the eve of the new season. The current squad received their shirts from the past 1 Fri Jan 31 a 7.30pm Dewsbury Rams W36 10 1st 1723 Former players including Tony Barrow, Rod Tickle, players and it was a wonderful event, hosted by Leigh 2 Sat Feb 8 h 3pm Sheffield Eagles Mick Stacey and Tommy Warburton enjoyed breakfast Centurions Chairman Mike Latham and it’s an idea 3 Sun Feb 16 h 3pm York City Knights with the current squad and coaching staff, talking which John Duffy introduced before the start of about their experiences playing for Leigh, last season. CCC4 Sun Feb 23 TBC TBC TBC 4 Sun Mar 1 a 3pm Swinton Lions 5 Sun Mar 8 h 3pm Halifax CCC5 Sun Mar 15 TBC TBC TBC 6 Sat Mar 21 h 3pm Oldham 7 Sun Mar 29 a 3pm Featherstone Rovers 8 Fri Apr 10 h 3pm Widnes Vikings 9 Mon Apr 13 a 3pm Whitehaven 10 Sun Apr 19 a 3pm London Broncos 11 Sun Apr 26 h 3pm Toulouse Olympique 1895C Wed Apr 29 TBC TBC TBC 12 Sun May 3 h 3pm Batley Bulldogs 13 Sun May 17 a 6.15pm Bradford Bulls 14 Sun May 24 h 3pm Swinton Lions 15 Sun May 31 N 5.30pm Widnes Vikings (Bloomfield Rd, Blackpool) 16 Sun Jun 14 a 3pm Oldham 17 Sun Jun 21 h 3pm London Broncos 18 Sun Jun 28 a 3pm Sheffield Eagles 19 Sat Jul 4 a 3.30pm Toulouse Olympique 20 Sun Jul 12 a 3pm York City Knights 21 Sun Jul 26 h 3pm Whitehaven 22 Sun Aug 2 h 3pm Featherstone Rovers 23 Sun Aug 9 a 3pm Halifax 24 Sun Aug 16 h 3pm Bradford Bulls 25 Sun Aug 23 a 3pm Widnes Vikings 26 Sun Aug 30 a 3pm Batley Bulldogs 27 Sun Sep 6 h 3pm Dewsbury Rams Totals 36 10

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