Mike Latham : Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:04 pm  

Following the wonderful gesture from Andy Mazey to make a donation in memory of the late John Westhead to the players association, Mike Latham has done the same for PADDY O'NEILL.

Paddy made his Leigh debut 21st March 1903 and was a member of Leigh's 1906 Champ side. He was a WW1 hero, killed on the Flanders battlefields just 2wks after playing for Leigh.

Mike is worth his weight in gold. His knowledge and enthusiasm for Leigh Centurions is amazing and like Allan Rowley said at the meeting last night, Mike knows more about the players than what the players know about themselves!

I'm overwhelmed by what Andy & Mike have done.

Jason

Re: Mike Latham : Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:11 pm  

Apologies, I MUST offer my apologies for my above message.

Mike has now said he wants to sponsor not only PADDY O'NEILL, but also ALBERT BLACKBURN, GEORGE HAYES, PROSPER CALDECOTT and TOM COOP.

Wow, I'm completely stuck for words! We are so lucky to have Mike Latham part of Leigh Centurions.

Re: Mike Latham : Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:21 pm  

An amazing gesture by Mr Latham. Past players from whatever part of the history of the club will never be forgotten.

[mish]

Re: Mike Latham : Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:25 pm  

Love, love, love Mike Latham - he's ace and an absolute walking encyclopaedia when it comes to anything regarding the history of the club and players.

Re: Mike Latham : Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:51 am  

Outstanding

Re: Mike Latham : Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:53 am  

So much history that so few people know about. Mike is my hero for his dedication in trying to bring such things to greater knowledge, especially given the significance of this year in terms of WWI.