Post subject: Leigh Centurions Named As Superleagues Twelfth Side for 2021
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:23 pm
RLFANS News Hound
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Leigh Centurions Named As Superleagues Twelfth Side for 2021
It has been confirmed that the Leigh Centurions will replace the Toronto Wolfpack for the Superleague 2021 season after they were determined to have entered the most complete and appealing bid of the six sides who were hoping to play in the topflight next season.
Without playing a ball, or making a tackle, Leigh were chosen ahead of Bradford Bulls, Featherstone Rovers, London Broncos, Toulouse Olympique and York City Knights, much to the delight of their fans, players and administrators.
Coach John Duffy now has a small window during which to strengthen his side ahead of the start of the competition on the 11th March 2021, a time when hopefully there will be some spectators allowed inside stadia.
Leigh Centurions Named As Superleagues Twelfth Side for 2021
It has been confirmed that the Leigh Centurions will replace the Toronto Wolfpack for the Superleague 2021 season after they were determined to have entered the most complete and appealing bid of the six sides who were hoping to play in the topflight next season.
Without playing a ball, or making a tackle, Leigh were chosen ahead of Bradford Bulls, Featherstone Rovers, London Broncos, Toulouse Olympique and York City Knights, much to the delight of their fans, players and administrators.
Coach John Duffy now has a small window during which to strengthen his side ahead of the start of the competition on the 11th March 2021, a time when hopefully there will be some spectators allowed inside stadia.
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Post subject: Re: Leigh Centurions Named As Superleagues Twelfth Side for
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:03 am
Septimius Severus
First Team Player
Joined: Nov 13 2020 Posts: 609
Agreed Cokey, unfortunately after the initial euphoria, I feel a little deflated that other clubs feel we have been gifted a season in the SL. When the same thing happened to Widnes many thought it was unwarranted due to the fact that they were a mid table team, presented with a golden ticket.
Leigh must now perform on the field, and whilst I was delighted with the team as a Championship side, we need to add some real quality to be competitive in the SL. Need Monty to give some pointers as to the last 3 players, if that is the correct squad size as mentioned in the bid.
Post subject: Re: Leigh Centurions Named As Superleagues Twelfth Side for
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 6:15 pm
atomic
International Star
Joined: Feb 22 2015 Posts: 6904
Septimius Severus wrote:Agreed Cokey, unfortunately after the initial euphoria, I feel a little deflated that other clubs feel we have been gifted a season in the SL. When the same thing happened to Widnes many thought it was unwarranted due to the fact that they were a mid table team, presented with a golden ticket.
Leigh must now perform on the field, and whilst I was delighted with the team as a Championship side, we need to add some real quality to be competitive in the SL. Need Monty to give some pointers as to the last 3 players, if that is the correct squad size as mentioned in the bid.
Post subject: Re: Leigh Centurions Named As Superleagues Twelfth Side for
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:33 pm
glow
Club Owner
Joined: Oct 02 2003 Posts: 7518
atomic wrote:It’s a very difficult situation. Leigh built to challenge for SL, not actually be in it. Lot of work to be done now.
It is going to be difficult but hopefully with a few more additions doable, the play off system has proved championship teams can beat SL teams in one offs, and last time we proved we can raise our game and beat the top teams, what we didn’t manage is to beat those teams around us, which will be key to us having any chance of staying up. #beleighve
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