Published Date:
17 March 2010
Leigh Centurions await the arrival of Whitehaven with coach Ian Millward prepared to ring the changes to keep his players on their toes.
"We have a full bill of health with the exception of Steve Nash, who will be some months yet," said Millward. "And that means that I have enough players to keep those in the squad on their toes.
"In recent weeks I have been giving some players their opportunity, and some have taken it and others still have to work at it. Some did well, others put themselves under pressure. But that's what it is all about and without injuries it means I can pick the in-form players and freshen up the side each week.
"Last week's performance against Keighley was defensively very good. But on attack we were not where we want to be. We created some opportunities but we didn't take them. That is something we have been working on and hopefully something I can address at the weekend by making a few changes."
It was the second game for Ricky Bibey and Millward was pleased with what he saw.
"Ricky played well," he said. "It was only his second game back and he needs more game time, but the signs were there of what a continually improving asset he will be for us."
Leigh have Whitehaven as their visitors this Sunday, and although Leigh fans will look at the way the Cumbrian club struggled to overcome Leigh Miners and expect the Centurions to ruthlessly sweep them away.
But Millward is quick to point out that Whitehaven will be a much stronger side than made their last trip to the ground.
"Make no mistake about it, Leigh Miners played fantastically well against Whitehaven," he stressed. "But they did have a few key players out, and were undoubtedly underestimating their opposition.
"But they did well against Toulouse last week and showed they have plenty of fire power to beat any side."
Meanwhile, fans of Co-operative Championships clubs can pick up a bargain this Easter bank holiday weekend with a special family ticket that gives match day admission to two adults and two children for just £25.
The offer is valid at all 17 games in the Co-operative Championship and Co-operative Championship One between Thursday April 1 and Tuesday April 6 and represents great value.
Fans are being urged to book early with their chosen club for an offer which is available for pre-purchased tickets only.
Chris Thair, the RFL's Community Partnership Manager, said: "The bank holiday Easter weekend has always been a time for families to enjoy a day out, and in these economic times people are looking for value for money entertainment. I'd encourage fans to take up this offer."
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Last Updated:
17 March 2010 10:24 AM
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