That’s an absolute disgrace if its true
When you bear in mind that Horwich/Leigh RMI’s/Genesis’s owners basically saved Leigh RL from going under by buying their ground from them & letting them continue to play there, the way that the football club looks like its now been shafted stinks.
I might be wrong but I also though that the sale of Hilton Park was used in part to fund the new stadium – same with land at Leigh college & one of the local amateur rugby league sides
Personally I think the club will now go under – so well done Wigan Council
The story reminds me of how St Helens Town FC have allegedly been treated after allowing themselves to be bought out for nowt by the RL side & for them to sell their ground for housing to pay off debts. Only for them to turn round several years down the line, start demanding back payment on rents, leccy etc.. & now I don’t think they’re gonna be allowed to play at the RL’s new ground