DoubleD

Like lambs to the slaughter

That’s what you get with a winning side. When the chips are down and you lose a series of games, that’s when you find out the true nature of it

Leigh won a trophy this year, the Sundeck cup

Mr Beaumont has a habit of making outlandish statements so you’ll forgive me if I take that with a pinch of salt. They may not even gain a place under IMGs new plans

Smith seems to like his project players, as Hooley and Leon Ruan from Donny have also apparently been signed. I doubt they’ll play much first team footy next year but that will depend on injuries. I don’t think Leeds is necessarily a good place for young players to develop though, our record of bringing through players has been rather poor in recent years. Dupree was one we let slip through our net, along with Trout, although Huddersfield pushed for him as part of the Leeming transfer. Even the likes of Broadbent and Walters who I had high hopes for have not progressed as much as expected. Then there’s not so young Jack Walker who is seemingly on the outer. You guys certainly look well set up to compete next year. Mulhern and Davis should go well for you.

What's the score with Roberts?..........I heard he'd been linked to Leeds but seems an odd pick up if he's not getting regular game time in the Championship. Appreciate he's young still. Do you think he's got potential for SL?

I'm not sure how you deduced agreement on that. My view is that there are a core of 6-8 clubs in SL which derive the majority of the value from the Sky deal. I would purport that Cats and Toulouse attract higher viewing figures than Leigh, which is the key metric. Anyway, good luck to Leigh next year. Let's hope Derek doesn't spit his dummy out again when things don't go his way

I thought you could take a bit of jibing Harry, rather than resorting to personal insults. You're better than that

You have to consider both the 'ins' and 'outs' to determine the net balance of worth. Leigh put less in. Go on then, tell me how many more packages Sky sell from Leigh being in SL? And the like for like viewing figures? Of course, you could be right and IMG could be rubbing their hands with glee about the added value that Leigh will bring SL. Let's see how the vote goes.........

Gareth O'Brien is a very good pick up if confirmed

Don't worry, you'll get to visit again in 2024

How so? Leigh actually take more out of the pot than the demoted club, unless they also pay for every club's away travel

IMG will be rubbing their hands with glee at the value that Leigh will bring SL next year!

Congrats to Swindon on getting promoted for another single season sojourn in the championship

Ok if you wish to be pedantic, I will happily assist - at least 6/7 players are opting not to play in the World Cup for one reason or another - Lomax, Grace, Dodd, Walmsley, Percival, Roby, and Mata'utia