It’s safe to say, Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont was not happy after his side’s controversial defeat to Leeds Rhinos.
The owner of the Leigh Leopards made it very clear that he was not pleased with the state of the sport.
Derek Beaumont took to X after the match to say: “That is why the game is not investable and needs an absolute overhaul! I have kept quiet till now!”
He added that he would speak at the council meeting next Wednesday as he wants change: “Council meeting Wednesday and I will do my talking there! I will not sit and watch our game be driven into the ground! Fine me but you will not silence me! Game on.”
At the end of last year after a controversial defeat to Wigan Warriors, Beaumont made a similar complaint which was captured after the game in video footage.
He spoke of wealthy friends who could take over the sport and create a rival to Super League. Could he again push this idea after this controversial defeat to the Leeds Rhinos.
Derek Beaumont is a passionate man and a great thinker so it will be interesting to see what comes of this.
Derek Beaumont’s amazing gesture
Despite these comments and his apparent disillusionment with rugby league, Derek Beaumont has underlined his philanthropy with an incredible gesture.
Beaumont and his company AB Sundecks have funded the creation of a gantry for local club Leigh Miners allowing the filming of games both for the club as well as for his side’s reserves who made their debut at the ground defeating Leeds Rhinos.
This came after the Super League clash on Friday night. Leeds Rhinos took the spoils in an archetypal game of two halves, overcoming a 16-0 half-time deficit with four unopposed second half tries at the Leopards Den.
All 38 points were scored at the South Stand end as the Leopards squandered what looked to be a dominant advantage.
The Leopards scored three tries, and had two further try claims ruled out by the video referee, before the visitors got out of their starting blocks.
However, the Rhinos would claim the win after a brilliant comeback and tries from Rhyse Martin, Matt Frawley and two for Ash Handley.
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