A message to our fans from Club Owner Derek Beaumont
Leigh Leopards would like to thank its sponsors, members and fans alike for the fantastic support they have shown throughout the season and in particular for the Betfred Super League Elimination Play-Off against Salford Red Devils.
Club owner Derek Beaumont said: “It’s a massive statement to our players to see the commitment and intent of our fans to sell out our allocation in hours, especially after the initial errors we encountered.
“Further to that, we have immediately sold-out further allocations, but due to difficulties with tickets sold by Salford to season ticket holders, it has caused difficulties in providing an extended area for our demand from fans.
“I understand that fans have purchased in areas that have been available through Salford’s platform and can understand why that would be the case. It’s unfortunate that this hasn’t been able to be rectified by Salford to ensure fans are in separate areas.
“I would like to thank all our fans for their amazing support in numbers. It means so much to the players to have such support behind them. I would like to ask all our fans to be mindful that they represent our club and our brand and to show their utmost respect in doing so.
“Salford are great friends and neighbours of ours and whilst the players will go hard to battle with each other, we must remain composed in our support. The club has worked really hard to attain Grade A status and it would be a real shame for a sanction to undermine that.
“I understand that passion will be high, I am an advocate of that, but I ask that our supporters prevent that from over spilling by entering the pitch should we win.
“It will of course be new territory to us, to reach a semifinal of the Super League, but we must be composed and celebrate from the stands.
“Equally, if it brings down the curtain on our season the players will visit our fans at the sideline. This won’t be possible if there are issues on the pitch.
“It’s our second successful year of reaching the play-offs and our team will give you everything they have to be the best version of themselves.
“Please do the same by showing we have class fans who will support us as the best version of themselves.
“I thank you in anticipation of you doing just that.”
