Sat 12th Aug: Men's Challenge Cup Final: Hull KR v Leigh Leopards KO 15:00 (BBC)

[johnh1]

10 hours ago, Ragingbull said:

Sadly the behaviour of Degsy and his inability to act with the class and decorum of every other SL sides chairman/owner  whos team has won a final, willl forever taint this teams acomplishments. 

He's a breath of fresh air compared to most Chairmen or owners. Passionate, committed and controversial. From what I can see, most Leythers didn't like the rebrand originally. But they have taken to it like a duck to water now. Good on Degsey and good on the Leigh club and all Leythers.

[phiggins]

4 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

I can see Leigh starting to drop off now, personally. It's really hard to come down from a high like that, especially for an inexperienced group of players. Individually, there is a lot of experience there that night steer them through but I think with the shallow squad depth, they're going to struggle.

Hope they do well though, unless Hull manage to squeeze in!

It wouldn’t surprise me, it’s a small squad so an easing off period feels inevitable. To be honest, as a Leigh fan, I don’t care. A GF win would be absolutely ridiculous. I’ve seen my team win a major trophy. Never thought I’d see that.
 

The team can put their feet up for the rest of the season for all I care. They’ve earned it. 

Edited August 13, 2023 by phiggins
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[Andy JG]

Attended my 1st Wembley final since 1995...(went to 1978 & 84 to 95).... and i'd forgotten what a wonderful family occasion it is.

I'm a big LFC fan and went the FA Cup Final last season and it's night and day the difference in how it felt...respecting anthems, lack of hatred, no drug taking, respect for opponents, being able to sit down in your seat.

I'm more of a lapsed Leigh fan who used to go home and away in the early 80s, but then drifted away due to work and family commitments. But as someone who actually cried when we lost a winnable home quarter final in 1982, and inconsolable losing a semi final in 87, I had to be there yesterday. The 1982 version of me would never have forgiven the 2023 me if I hadn't gone.

I've actually seen us win the Championship (1982) and Challenge Cup now, the 2 major prizes which isn't bad going for a little club.

Thoroughly enjoyed the day despite Avanti West Coasts Trains best efforts.

Had pre booked 9.10am from Runcorn to Euston... woke by my e mail at 5am telling me the train had been cancelled. Only alternative from Runcorn that had spaces was 7.10am...so basically had to get out in a rush. Coming back was booked on the 8.10pm return. Got to Euston at 7pm... lo and behold this had been cancelled also. Managed to get on an alternative. What a joke the railways are in this country. 

Thought it was a terrific game... edge of my seat...and I was literally shaking in the last 5 minutes, my son was worried for my health.

As a live sporting event it was as good as I've ever been to, including Liverpool in Istanbul.

     

    

              

[Gerrumonside ref]

1 minute ago, Andy JG said:

Attended my 1st Wembley final since 1995...(went to 1978 & 84 to 95).... and i'd forgotten what a wonderful family occasion it is.

I'm a big LFC fan and went the FA Cup Final last season and it's night and day the difference in how it felt...respecting anthems, lack of hatred, no drug taking, respect for opponents, being able to sit down in your seat.

I'm more of a lapsed Leigh fan who used to go home and away in the early 80s, but then drifted away due to work and family commitments. But as someone who actually cried when we lost a winnable home quarter final in 1982, and inconsolable losing a semi final in 87, I had to be there yesterday. The 1982 version of me would never have forgiven the 2023 me if I hadn't gone.

I've actually seen us win the Championship (1982) and Challenge Cup now, the 2 major prizes which isn't bad going for a little club.

Thoroughly enjoyed the day despite Avanti West Coasts Trains best efforts.

Had pre booked 9.10am from Runcorn to Euston... woke by my e mail at 5am telling me the train had been cancelled. Only alternative from Runcorn that had spaces was 7.10am...so basically had to get out in a rush. Coming back was booked on the 8.10pm return. Got to Euston at 7pm... lo and behold this had been cancelled also. Managed to get on an alternative. What a joke the railways are in this country. 

Thought it was a terrific game... edge of my seat...and I was literally shaking in the last 5 minutes, my son was worried for my health.

As a live sporting event it was as good as I've ever been to, including Liverpool in Istanbul.

     

    

              

Great post.

[The Blues Ox]

First final I have been to at new Wembley and did feel a little dirty sat with the Hull KR fans but cheering Leigh on but to see a promoted team go straight up and perform like they have and then get to a CC Final how can you not cheer that. The ground is amazing and the first thing that struck me was the deafening noise when something happened during the game. I can't ever remember hearing sound like that been at a rugby stadium before. 

A game fitting for the final as well, Leigh the best attacking team but Hull KR never say die attitude made for a brilliant spectacal and I never watch games back that don't involve my team but I will be watching this one back today.

Has anyone got the Degsy interview so I can watch it? I think he has not covered himself in glory at times but he has gotten better and someone willing to pump money in like he has done then he deserves that success. Ive loved watching what he has done at Leigh in the last couple of years and hopefully they kick on and cause a storm in the playoffs as this sport badly needed another team to come along and show what is possible.

[meast]

21 hours ago, Ragingbull said:

Not like Degsy to want it all to be about him. Horrible big headed, ego maniac. 

True, but unlike others of the same ilk, he's now got a trophy and some success to brag about.

[OriginalMrC]

Fair play to Leigh and fair play to Derek Beaumont. I've laughed at them this year due to the rebrand but I've been won over and was rooting for them yesterday. Beating the Man City of RL is no mean feat so well done Leigh

[Dunbar]

2 hours ago, Andy JG said:

Attended my 1st Wembley final since 1995...(went to 1978 & 84 to 95).... and i'd forgotten what a wonderful family occasion it is.

I'm a big LFC fan and went the FA Cup Final last season and it's night and day the difference in how it felt...respecting anthems, lack of hatred, no drug taking, respect for opponents, being able to sit down in your seat.

I'm more of a lapsed Leigh fan who used to go home and away in the early 80s, but then drifted away due to work and family commitments. But as someone who actually cried when we lost a winnable home quarter final in 1982, and inconsolable losing a semi final in 87, I had to be there yesterday. The 1982 version of me would never have forgiven the 2023 me if I hadn't gone.

I've actually seen us win the Championship (1982) and Challenge Cup now, the 2 major prizes which isn't bad going for a little club.

Thoroughly enjoyed the day despite Avanti West Coasts Trains best efforts.

Had pre booked 9.10am from Runcorn to Euston... woke by my e mail at 5am telling me the train had been cancelled. Only alternative from Runcorn that had spaces was 7.10am...so basically had to get out in a rush. Coming back was booked on the 8.10pm return. Got to Euston at 7pm... lo and behold this had been cancelled also. Managed to get on an alternative. What a joke the railways are in this country. 

Thought it was a terrific game... edge of my seat...and I was literally shaking in the last 5 minutes, my son was worried for my health.

As a live sporting event it was as good as I've ever been to, including Liverpool in Istanbul.

     

    

              

As a Rugby League fan, that's a fantastic read.

[Dunbar]

I'm beginning to think the poster saying we should scrap the Challenge Cup may have got it wrong.

[rhinos78]

Well done Leigh, always good to see a club with ambition get their reward

If they didnt win another game its still been a brilliant season for them

[Ullman]

4 hours ago, Old Frightful said:

That's a very thoughtful gesture by Connexin.

Allows them to sneak back in under cover of darkness.

[westlondonfan]

This was my first ever Challenge Cup Final after many years following rugby league and it turned out tobe an enjoyable match and a really memorable occasion.  I would thoroughly recommend that anyone who has never gone to a Challenge Cup final should buy a ticket and go along as there was a really great atmosphere in the stadium.

[Dave W]

4 hours ago, johnh1 said:

He's a breath of fresh air compared to most Chairmen or owners. Passionate, committed and controversial. From what I can see, most Leythers didn't like the rebrand originally. But they have taken to it like a duck to water now. Good on Degsey and good on the Leigh club and all Leythers.

My Mrs (no interest in RL or sport in general) described DB's suit and the whole leopard thing as 'vulgar' when she saw it on the TV. 

As far as I'm concerned,your team can be dressed as Coco the clown and it doesn't matter if they win you the Challenge Cup at Wembley in such dramatic fashion. 

I'm sure that many of the 40-50 Leigh fans who turned up at Barrow in 2009 and watched their team get beat 74-6 were there yesterday.

That win was for them and everyone who suffered the lean years. 

 

 

 

 

[Leyther_Matt]

1 hour ago, Dave W said:

My Mrs (no interest in RL or sport in general) described DB's suit and the whole leopard thing as 'vulgar' when she saw it on the TV. 

As far as I'm concerned,your team can be dressed as Coco the clown and it doesn't matter if they win you the Challenge Cup at Wembley in such dramatic fashion. 

I'm sure that many of the 40-50 Leigh fans who turned up at Barrow in 2009 and watched their team get beat 74-6 were there yesterday.

That win was for them and everyone who suffered the lean years. 

 

 

 

 

I can’t tell you how many times that game was mentioned yesterday

[The Blues Ox]

Managed to see the Beaumont interview and not quite sure why he was getting so much stick. He realised straight away what he had said and you could tell he was gutted and to me that is someone who is genuinley thinking about how he is presenting himself and rugby league. Thats not a bad thing.

[Fevrover]

2 hours ago, westlondonfan said:

This was my first ever Challenge Cup Final after many years following rugby league and it turned out tobe an enjoyable match and a really memorable occasion.  I would thoroughly recommend that anyone who has never gone to a Challenge Cup final should buy a ticket and go along as there was a really great atmosphere in the stadium.

Great you enjoyed it.

[Dave W]

20 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said:

I can’t tell you how many times that game was mentioned yesterday

It was only Gateshead being a basket case that saved Leigh from relegation that year. You wonder how things might have turned out in that scenario. Proper 'Sliding Doors' stuff. 

[Wellsy4HullFC]

52 minutes ago, The Blues Ox said:

Managed to see the Beaumont interview and not quite sure why he was getting so much stick. He realised straight away what he had said and you could tell he was gutted and to me that is someone who is genuinley thinking about how he is presenting himself and rugby league. Thats not a bad thing.

Which interview was this?

[JohnM]

Ok, which one of you Leigh fans has a black Audi e-tron SUV  spotted on the M6 this afternoon)

[Dunbar]

2 minutes ago, JohnM said:

Ok, which one of you Leigh fans has a black Audi e-tron SUV  spotted on the M6 this afternoon)

@GUBRATS is a big Audi fan.

[JohnM]

10 minutes ago, Dunbar said:

@GUBRATS is a big Audi fan.

If so, he's probably still stuck in the traffic jam.

[GeordieSaint]

8 hours ago, WN83 said:

In terms of HKR, I’m not sure I’ve seen a team make as many basic handling errors in a final before. I guess nerves got to them but they have so much grit and did unbelievably well to stick in there.

Hull the year you lot beat them. Tomkins was still playing. Wet day and the ball was like a bar of wet soap for Hull that day. (They were terrible in every other department as well.)

[The Blues Ox]

1 hour ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

Which interview was this?

Straight after the win down on the pitch by Robbie Paul.

[wilsontown]

I've been to three finals now and I reckon two of them (yesterday and 2018) are the top two sporting events I've had the privilege of attending. The other one was just really, really good.

I'll be buying a ticket for next year as soon as they go on sale.

[Leyther_Matt]

2 hours ago, Dave W said:

It was only Gateshead being a basket case that saved Leigh from relegation that year. You wonder how things might have turned out in that scenario. Proper 'Sliding Doors' stuff. 

We lost twice to Gateshead that year, too. The home game I went to France v England at 9pm in Paris. Got back to the hotel at 3am. To the airport at 8am to fly back to Liverpool, drove straight to the LSV and we lost 42-10  

1 hour ago, JohnM said:

If so, he's probably still stuck in the traffic jam.

My mate set off at 11 this morning and has only just got back. Just in time for the end of the cup parade. We got the train at half 12 and were sat at home for 3!