East and Miners to contest U18,s BARLA national cup final. : Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:55 pm  

Congratulations to Both our local clubs in reaching the Barla flagship cup competition.
Well done to both clubs .

Final to be played at the Willows will post further details when I know them.

Re: East and Miners to contest U18,s BARLA national cup final. : Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:37 pm  

FTrooper wrote:

Final to be played at the Willows.

Wembly of the north!


Congrats to both teams.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:16 am  

Leigh Miners had to tough it out on a narrow pitch against a strong set of forwards, they showed the attitude that has made them minor champions this year and left them still unbeaten. These lads deserve every accolade and I think it speaks lots about the talent in Leigh when we have a all Leigh final in the under 18 National cup. I dont know the politics about the centurions having a under 18's team, but there is so many lads available it seems strange??
Monday 4th May is the final at the willows, it will be a cracking game and best of luck to both teams, I think the big pitch and firm conditions will be to the miners advantage as well as the big game experience many of them have with last years grand final, this year they have matched every set of forwards they have played but outplayed many of the backs. But Leigh East definatley gave them something to think about last time they played but I think Easts poor discipline will cost them in the final. I hope lots go watching this game, trust me it will have more passion and commitment than you will see on any terrace all season

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:24 am  

the politics will be like they have for the last umpteen years the miners will steer as many as possible away from Leigh Centurions.

[Dick Jones]

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:56 am  

tree frog wrote:

Leigh Miners had to tough it out on a narrow pitch against a strong set of forwards, they showed the attitude that has made them minor champions this year and left them still unbeaten. These lads deserve every accolade and I think it speaks lots about the talent in Leigh when we have a all Leigh final in the under 18 National cup. I dont know the politics about the centurions having a under 18's team, but there is so many lads available it seems strange??
Monday 4th May is the final at the willows, it will be a cracking game and best of luck to both teams, I think the big pitch and firm conditions will be to the miners advantage as well as the big game experience many of them have with last years grand final, this year they have matched every set of forwards they have played but outplayed many of the backs. But Leigh East definatley gave them something to think about last time they played but I think Easts poor discipline will cost them in the final. I hope lots go watching this game, trust me it will have more passion and commitment than you will see on any terrace all season

EAST poor discipline where do you get that from?


As for lots going watching its at the worst ground it could be, why bl***Y Salford and also Leigh are away to Batley that day, it should be played on Sat at the LSV . Why should two Leigh teams play in Salford

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:19 am  

Dick Jones wrote:

EAST poor discipline where do you get that from?


As for lots going watching its at the worst ground it could be, why bl***Y Salford and also Leigh are away to Batley that day, it should be played on Sat at the LSV . Why should two Leigh teams play in Salford

Because on a Sunday it may be the only venue open and I would think that it may have been picked as the venue some time ago. Why should they play on Saturday when all season long the games have been played on a Sunday, just because it doesn't fit your plan? I doubt the LSV would allow it and it would cost too much.

[Dick Jones]

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:38 am  

Leyther_till_death wrote:

Because on a Sunday it may be the only venue open and I would think that it may have been picked as the venue some time ago. Why should they play on Saturday when all season long the games have been played on a Sunday, just because it doesn't fit your plan? I doubt the LSV would allow it and it would cost too much.

Im going to watch my son play anyway, mr know it all,I was thinking in terms of neutrals who would watch if Leigh werent playing.
Dont you think it would score a few brownie points for the LSV if they allowed this. Sat or Sun this game at LSV will attract more speccies than that dodgy place,. All the cars and coaches will end up with no wheels on them there.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:44 am  

The final is on Monday May 4th is it not?

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:02 pm  

leyther forever wrote:

The final is on Monday May 4th is it not?

I don't know, I was going off her moaning about it being a bad date as Leigh are playing Batley on the same day.

: Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:04 pm  

I'll be on my way back from London that day but I hope it'll be a well contested final.

Best of luck to both