Sports field with goal posts and houses in the distance
The Mayor

Statement on Leigh Centurions

Statement from Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Leigh MP Jo Platt and Lord Peter Smith on Leigh Centurions Rugby League Club

"We know this is a worrying time for all Leigh fans so we wanted to provide reassurance that we stand behind the club and are ready to support it in any way we can through this coming period.

"The success Leigh Centurions have seen in recent years will live long in the memory and is due in no small part to the energy and finance invested by Derek Beaumont. We thank him for his efforts on the club’s behalf.

"Leigh Centurions now needs to begin a new era which could bring real opportunities to build on our traditions. This club has some of the best facilities in Rugby League, a loyal fanbase and neighbouring amateur clubs which are a production line for top players. All of the fundamentals for success are firmly in place and we make a direct appeal to potential investors in Leigh to step forward and write the next chapter in this great club’s proud history."


Article Published: 14/12/2018 13:06 PM