sweaty craiq Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 www.leighrl.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworth Tiger Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 please don't be upset with me, I did all I could while people were being really mean to me What a self centred arrogant scroat he really is Now then, it's a race between Sandie....and Fairburn....and the little man is in........yeees he's in. I, just like those Castleford supporters felt that the ball should have gone to David Plange but he put the bit betwen his teeth...and it was a try Kevin Ward - best player I have ever seen The real Mick Gledhill is what you see on here, a Bradford fan ........, but deep down knows that Bradford are just not good enough to challenge the likes of Leeds & St Helens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Quite a statement https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2018/11/29/a-statement-from-derek-beaumont-owner-of-leigh-centurions-2/ But who are the Saudi investors? - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Anyone that buys a RL club must be crazy he’s obviously put hundreds of thousands in that he will never see again and then getd hounded out if town. He’s a marmite character but he does’nt deserve all the abuse he gets for giving it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDINTHEHIZZOUSE Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Manx RL said: Quite a statement https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2018/11/29/a-statement-from-derek-beaumont-owner-of-leigh-centurions-2/ But who are the Saudi investors? You evidently didn't read the statement correctly,WE the people of leigh are the investors,all we have to do is convince another 3000 people to turn up every other week and that's it,cosmic. As for writing a book in the future,don't just...don't,reading it would be like a lifetime of looking after sick cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Lofter Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 17 minutes ago, Manx RL said: Quite a statement https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/blog/2018/11/29/a-statement-from-derek-beaumont-owner-of-leigh-centurions-2/ It is. He comes across as a decent bloke who did his best..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Yes he did, can't argue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, JDINTHEHIZZOUSE said: You evidently didn't read the statement correctly,WE the people of leigh are the investors,all we have to do is convince another 3000 people to turn up every other week and that's it,cosmic. As for writing a book in the future,don't just...don't,reading it would be like a lifetime of looking after sick cats Well if you are lucky enough to have sufficient guile to earn enough of the green rolling stuff to invest in your home town club, I hope you get treated better than the guy you chastise, he put a lot of time, effort and his hard earned into the club, he is not everyones cup of tea but it is undeniable that he put his heart and sole into the Leigh Centurions, please advise us how your contribution stacks up to his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Harry Stottle said: Well if you are lucky enough to have sufficient guile to earn enough of the green rolling stuff to invest in your home town club, I hope you get treated better than the guy you chastise, he put a lot of time, effort and his hard earned into the club, he is not everyones cup of tea but it is undeniable that he put his heart and sole into the Leigh Centurions, please advise us how your contribution stacks up to his. Great reply Harry, the king is dead long live the king. No bloke putting that amount of money into a lower league club like ours to live the dream will get my criticism, but the JD's of the town will now be able to show us the colour of their money to ensure our future is the best it can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, scotchy1 said: He did do his best, did his best to make sure the players paid the price for his profligacy He wasn't hard enough with some of those he brought to the club and paid them very very well, I watched them all season long Scotchy something that I have the advantage of over yourself, they were a disgrace. I have been involved in this game long enough to recognise if player's are putting in the effort or just going through the motions, in any other buisness employee's 'swinging the lead' as some of those did would have been dismissed long before the end of the season, I was a mere supporter of the team and felt frustrated, if I was actually paying them....... well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 He listened to bad advice, he was known as a soft touch by agents and paid over the odds, but it was his money he was playing with. If only he had brought in the right DoR in 2016/7 we would be established SL now. Keep an eye out for opportunities to go the extra mile Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeF Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Interestingly the club still owe money to his company. I wonder what the repayment terms are & why he doesn't just write off the debt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDINTHEHIZZOUSE Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 21 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Well if you are lucky enough to have sufficient guile to earn enough of the green rolling stuff to invest in your home town club, I hope you get treated better than the guy you chastise, he put a lot of time, effort and his hard earned into the club, he is not everyones cup of tea but it is undeniable that he put his heart and sole into the Leigh Centurions, please advise us how your contribution stacks up to his. My contribution has been as a paying supporter,so much so I have turned weekend work down in order to drive from liverpool to wherever leigh have played and have been doing so for 20 odd years. My issue is that I believe that if you sign up up for something then you should see the task through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Did he go by train? I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Just Browny said: Did he go by train? Well that is certainly original, surprised I have never heard it said before, borefest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, JDINTHEHIZZOUSE said: My contribution has been as a paying supporter,so much so I have turned weekend work down in order to drive from liverpool to wherever leigh have played and have been doing so for 20 odd years. My issue is that I believe that if you sign up up for something then you should see the task through. Yes so have I, but next year will be the 60th anniversary since my dad took me along to Hilton Park as a 6 year old in '59. I honestly find it galling that Leigh folk, who are supporters of the club, do not recognise the effort and money he has put into the club and given them (which I include yourself JD) so much pleasure. As I have said before there are thousands who state, if I had the money to invest, well the fact is, he had and did, made some mistakes along the way, but it was his money and which in a round about way he shared it with those people of Leigh who chose to follow him along his journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDINTHEHIZZOUSE Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Yes so have I, but next year will be the 60th anniversary since my dad took me along to Hilton Park as a 6 year old in '59. I honestly find it galling that Leigh folk, who are supporters of the club, do not recognise the effort and money he has put into the club and given them (which I include yourself JD) so much pleasure. As I have said before there are thousands who state, if I had the money to invest, well the fact is, he had and did, made some mistakes along the way, but it was his money and which in a round about way he shared it with those people of Leigh who chose to follow him along his journey. Thanks for replying harry.although I do truly recognise his contribution and at the time admittedly I was thankful for it but by his own admission he has had to behave in a manner that he wasn't particularly proud of. The question I ask myself is are we in a better position now then say 4 or 5 years ago? The Answer is negative for me so his brief roller coaster ride that he took us on hasn't really amounted to anything.Im just looking forward to a solvent locally run club,such as batley and to try to earn rather than buy our place at the top table. As for top trumping me with your age,I may catch you up one day,but then again,I may not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Browny said: Did he go by train? The Christian Gross of Rugby League. - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 He took over a club in a mess and has left with the club in a mess, zero progress. Well done Derek. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Putt Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: He wasn't hard enough with some of those he brought to the club and paid them very very well, I watched them all season long Scotchy something that I have the advantage of over yourself, they were a disgrace. I have been involved in this game long enough to recognise if player's are putting in the effort or just going through the motions, in any other buisness employee's 'swinging the lead' as some of those did would have been dismissed long before the end of the season, I was a mere supporter of the team and felt frustrated, if I was actually paying them....... well. So there’s the issue. Overly influential money man and poor coach not motivating players. New coach, hopefully to bring about an effective team albeit bringing such a lot of new players together is going to take time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, LeeF said: Interestingly the club still owe money to his company. I wonder what the repayment terms are & why he doesn't just write off the debt £969k at the end of 2016, which will almost certainly have increased since then. Latest accounts (to the end of 2017) are 2 months overdue - they will make interesting reading........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 It always seemed to be built on sand there. The ultimate goal was Super League and they threw money at it to get there. A lot of money. Eye watering amounts if you believe that statement. There seemed to be no strategic plan, no mid or long term plan, just an attempt to get to the promised land and when they got there, I don’t really think there was much of a plan beyond that. It never seemed to be, or have desires to be, a long term plan there. Do they have an Academy at all? I don’t think they do. They had a reserve team for a bit I seem to recall in the Championship but that seems to have disappeared and all eyes were on getting to Super League then trying to get back there. The format they played under in Super League played a part in their relegation somewhat but negligence was the main reason they are where they are today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: It always seemed to be built on sand there. The ultimate goal was Super League and they threw money at it to get there. A lot of money. Eye watering amounts if you believe that statement. There seemed to be no strategic plan, no mid or long term plan, just an attempt to get to the promised land and when they got there, I don’t really think there was much of a plan beyond that. It never seemed to be, or have desires to be, a long term plan there. Do they have an Academy at all? I don’t think they do. They had a reserve team for a bit I seem to recall in the Championship but that seems to have disappeared and all eyes were on getting to Super League then trying to get back there. The format they played under in Super League played a part in their relegation somewhat but negligence was the main reason they are where they are today. What they needed was licensing. - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, Manx RL said: What they needed was licensing. That shouldn’t be blamed for Beaumont’s negligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, Oliver Clothesoff said: That shouldn’t be blamed for Beaumont’s negligence. Indeed. - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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