THECherry&Whites wrote:
No, Derek has committed to the cause after the Leeds game. He says he has been re-invigorated by the team and the fans and is back in it for the long haul whether we make the middle 8's or not.
Did anyone ever doubt that this would happen? He knows how to play the fans...telling them how wonderful they are and it's down to them that he's going to the well one more time. Quite clever really.
From late 2015:
There was a fear among fans that Beaumont, the club’s main benefactor, was going to pull the plug on his investments and leave them in a the sort of perilous situation the club has experienced in the past.
But he has moved to reassure them, saying: “In simple terms, while the public of Leigh support the team I will continue funding it.
“Nothing in life is guaranteed. We are custodians of the club, which will always continue. I was inspired by the number of fans who stayed behind at Widnes to cheer the lads after they conceded 50 points.
“That is what made me decide to pump even more money in next year to cover the signings and the shortfall from our unexpected change in finishing position.”
