Leigh Centurions head coach Neil Jukes handed extended deal
Tuesday 15 March 2016 15:02, UK
Leigh have extended the contract of head coach Neil Jukes just six weeks after he took on the role.
Jukes was promoted from assistant coach on the eve of this year's Kingstone Press Championship season following the shock resignation of Paul Rowley.
He has now signed a new deal which will keep him at the Leigh Sports Village until the end of 2018.
The Centurions suffered a surprise home defeat to Batley on the opening day of the season but have since taken nine points from their last five matches, despite being without regular half-backs Ryan Brierley and Rangi Chase.
The club have also agreed improved and extended contracts with assistant coach Paul Anderson and strength and conditioners Nathan Pennington and Paul Wood.
Leigh owner Derek Beaumont said: "Neil is a great bloke and is really easy to work with. I have seen first-hand his knowledge and ability over the last two years so didn't doubt that.
"What I have been really impressed with are his management skills and his honesty in dealing with situations. The way he has dealt with the past few weeks has left me in no doubt he is the man for the job."
