Hilton Park farewell

With the impending move of Leigh to their new stadium Tarboat Junior and myself decided to pay what may well be our last visit to Hilton Park for the Leigh - Batley game. Batley fans are probably gutted that they threw away a 16-4 half-time lead to lose by a point after a tension and action packed second half. We enjoyed a game in an old-fashioned ground that is definitely past its best but a great reminder of how most grounds were when I was but a lad. The current crop of new stadia was certainly needed if the sport is to survive and, hopefully, grow.

As for the French referee Monsieur Albert, best that I keep my mouth shut!