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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Leigh Leopards owner hits back at ‘misleading’ Wigan claims with 4,000-word statement

Leigh owner Derek Beaumont has hit back - (Getty)

Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has hit back at claims that his side were refusing to fulfil their Super League semi-final against Wigan Warriors with a statement running to over 4,000 words in length.

Wigan on Wednesday suggested that they had been informed by Leigh that they would not play the game over what was suggested to be an “unacceptable” ticket allocation for Friday night’s clash at the Brick Community Stadium.

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