AB SUNDECKS 1895 CUP QUARTER-FINAL Leigh Centurions v BARROW RAIDERS WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE 2019 @ 7.30PM TOTALLY WICKED STADIUM, ST HELENS # LEYTHERS # OURTOWNOURCLUB # LEYTHERS # OURTOWNOURCLUB RFL names title FROM THE TOP partner for 1895 Cup This evening we welcome the players, on and off the field. Premier Club was delighted he was to return to the club and officials and supporters of Barrow rammed full for the Bulls game and the Cory Paterson, whose family have made Raiders to this quarter-final tie in the interesting array of speakers which their home in the town, spoke emotionally The Rugby Football League (RFL) is AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. included club ambassador Alex Murphy of how he felt a deep sense of belonging delighted to unveil AB Sundecks This is quite a momentous day as it’s the OBE, 2021 World Cup CEO Jon Dutton and living in Leigh and how proud he was to Limited as the title partner of the first time in Leigh’s long history we have Jamie Acton, who has announced his get the opportunity to represent the town 1895 Cup, the final of which will be played a home game away from the town retirement due to injury provided many again. played at Wembley Stadium on of Leigh, except during the war-time talking points for the audience. As ever Two great charities, the Action4Alfie and John Duffy gave great value pre and post- Saturday, 24 August. season of 1940-41 when the club played Rosey McNally’s two Hips, One Knee also all games away from home due to losing match and he really buys in to the link with benefitted from the generosity of the Leigh AB Sundecks has established itself as their Mather Lane ground. the sponsors and fans that Premier Club and Bradford fans at the recent game. one of the UK's leading manufacturers provides. Barrow had a great win at Featherstone ............................................................... and installers of complete PVCu Rovers last Sunday to build on their recent RFL CEO Ralph Rimmer and media decking solutions to the leisure and director Andy Wilson were other guests of This evening we have Tony Barrow as our fine home form- their cup win over special guest. Tony, of course was a domestic markets. Bradford Bulls and subsequent notable the club and both really enjoyed their afternoon as the Betfred Championship member of the 1971 Challenge cup- The sponsorship announcement comes victory over Challenge Cup semi-finalists winning side and he was among those Halifax and Paul Crarey seems finally to was portrayed in a great light with a good as the last 16 teams in the competition crowd watching a fine game played in a former players invited by John Duffy to have a more settled squad after suffering speak and present shirts to the squad of prepare to go head-to-head in the a raft of injuries during the first half of the would class stadium that we are fortunate coming days. to have in our town. As part of LSV’s 2019 at the pre-season team breakfast. campaign. Tony is delighted to watch the progress The RFL introduced the AB Sundecks continuing efforts to invest in the stadium Paul’s Barrow through and through and his and facilities, the annual pitch renovation Leigh have made this season and still 1895 Cup as part of new-look Wembley service to the Barrow club as player and work has meant this switch of venue and follows the club’s fortunes avidly. line-up which also includes the Coral sport to be well supported to increase visiting absundecks.co.uk or by coach can rarely have been equalled in we are extremely grateful to Eamonn Tony was in brilliant form in the 1973-74 Challenge Cup Final and the traditional the spread of the game. calling 01204 709029. their long history. He must take pride in McManus, Mike Rush and the rest of the season and may well have earned a place Year 7 Boys Champion Schools curtain- two of his protegees, former Leigh players Saints staff and officials for so readily on the ’74 Lions tour only to suffer a "We are now looking forward to growing ........................................................... raiser. Chris Hankinson and Joe Bullock doing agreeing to host us this evening. serious leg injury in the final game of the our involvement by expanding our The introduction of AB Sundecks 1895 well in Super League these days. He’s a season which not only ended his tour RFL Chief Executive, Ralph Rimmer, support of the game through the RFL, Cup gives Championship and League 1 great bloke with a passion for the game, Our two clubs enjoy a great relationship and the dual registration partnership has hopes but his playing career. Now the said: "We're delighted to announce this working with them to grow our clubs - and their fans - an additional the club and the town. Lions are re-formed and it was great to partnership with AB Sundecks and look been of great benefit to both parties so far. relationship further, assist the opportunity to reach Wembley, on top of Last Sunday’s win at Dewsbury Rams It’s great to hear how much the Saints learn that ex-Leigh player Ian Watson had forward to working with our new Championship and League 1 level as a the established Challenge Cup route. brought back memories of that infamous players enjoy playing for Leigh and how been appointed one of the assistant partners in the coming weeks and Shield game last September when Leigh coaches, a richly deserved honour. whole, and engage our leisure industry 12 Championship clubs feature in they feel welcomed by the directors, staff, months. went with a bare 13 men, ended the game partners. the last 16, alongside four from players and fans. Luke Douglas, whose The draw for the semi-finals of the AB with 11 men standing and suffered a 50- loan spell continues, has been a fantastic Sundecks 1895 Cup will be made "Rugby League is a summer sport and "We shall be looking to make our League 1. point defeat. Micky Higham talks about 'sundecks' says 'sunshine' so this is a acquisition this season and is already a tomorrow (Thursday) evening around 6- involvement fun for the fans with an Among them only Sheffield Eagles and this in his column. Nine months on the huge fans’ favourite. 30pm on BBC Radio Merseyside’s Try perfect match. exciting competition we will be running Bradford Bulls have played in a welcome from the Dewsbury officials was Time programme. just as warm and generous and their So many players have returned to the club "Wembley Stadium has been the setting in conjunction with the launch of our Challenge Cup Final at Wembley during this season we’ve called it the ‘Boomerang Thanks once again to St Helens for for many of the game's greatest sponsorship." chairman Mark Sawyer, one of the game’s the Super League era (since 1996), and good guys was on top form. But this time Effect.’ It reflects the warmth and accommodating us this evening and to all matches and I'm hopeful that the 1895 Details of AB Sundecks’ products none since the Challenge Cup Final Leigh turned the tables and to see the club friendliness of the Leigh people. Jordan our sponsors and supporters. Cup Final will create even more magical and services can be found by returned to its spiritual home in 2007. now placed third in the table reflects the Thompson, for example spoke of how Enjoy the game, Mike memories for players and fans alike." magnificent job that John Duffy and his Laura Beaumont, Marketing Director at staff have done in a short space of time Alfie Sales and family and Rosey McNally thank the Leigh club AB Sundecks, added: "We are delighted backed by Derek and the board. to be sponsoring the 1895 Cup in its It was great to see once again so many inaugural year. Leigh fans travel in numbers and enjoy the afternoon cheering on their favourites. "AB Sundecks have been associated Clubs look forward to a visit from Leigh as with Rugby League for more than a it guarantees one of their best gates of the decade, and we are very passionate season. With away games coming thick about the sport, sponsoring grassroots, and fast the Leyther travelling army will amateur, women's and professional have many more miles to cover before we teams. entertain Batley Bulldogs on 21 July at LSV. "I personally feel it's important for the Iain Thornley makes a break with Brad Holroyd in support during Leigh’s Talking of LSV, the last two games against children's and women's sections of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup second round win over Workington Town at LSV Halifax and Bradford were great occasions 2 THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC THE CENTURION • THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS RLFC 3 # LEYTHERS # OURTOWNOURCLUB # LEYTHERS # OURTOWNOURCLUB HONOURS WHO’S WHO Winter era AT LEIGH CENTURIONS (1895-96 to 1995-96) Championship Winners: COACH’S COLUMN Owner Statistician 1905-06, 1981-82 Mr Derek Beaumont Mr Cliff Sumner Division Two Champions: Operational Board Of Directors Social Media Manager 1977-78, 1985-86, 1988-89 HEAD COACH JOHN DUFFY Mr Michael Latham (Chairman) Mr Darren Lilly Challenge Cup Winners: 1921, 1971 Mr Jason Huyton Retail Outlet Manager they want to do and when they’re made-up to get there. Mr Steve Hill Ms Gillian Jolley Lancashire Cup Winners: Chief Executive IT Manager 1952, 1955, 1970, 1981 sprinting through slutch on a wet winter’s We get a couple of bodies back for Mr Matthew Chantler Mr Andrew Parkinson (runners-up 1909, 1920, 1922, 1949, evening doing their pre-season training tonight so it’s a headache for me, but a Honorary Life President Club Ambassador 1951, 1963, 1969) they dream of playing on warm June pleasant one.