Leigh Leopards are saddened by the news of the passing of Bill Arthur and our deepest condolences go to his family, friends and associates and colleagues of SKY Sports. 

Bill was a man with a prominent voice but a big man that preferred to be recognised by his voice rather than himself in front of the camera. He devoted four decades of service to SKY and providing entertaining commentary on a sport he loved so much.

Bill was a fan of the Leopards re brand and in particular our innovative way of building up and starting a match and we know he wouldn’t want that to change. 

In order that our club, our fans and those of our friends and opponents of St Helens can show and pay our respects to Bill and what he represented to the game, we ask all spectators to stand if you are able to give a minute’s applause at the start of the fourth minute when the big screen and our perimeter LED boards pay tribute to him in recognition of his four decades of service.