LEIGH Centurions’ Robbie Paul looks set to play a different role for the club this season.

The veteran Kiwi was used extensively at half back last year and responded with five tries, two goals and a host of chances created for players around him but 2011 will be a little different.

“I’m pretty open about where I see Robbie this season,” said head coach Ian Millward, who continues to prepare for the clash against Challenge Cup holders Warrington Wolves at Leigh Sports Village on January 23.

“Against Warrington he will play in a few positions. I’ll get to have a look at him at full back, in the halves and maybe even hooker.

“He still offers so much. With Mick Govin fit there is plenty of competition for places. In fact, the only player who probably won’t play is Andy Gorski.

“He had a massive cut on the top of his head which became infected and he had to have it re-stitched so he’s been off training and he hasn’t trained with us for a week.

“That has been offset by Sam Hopkins being available and I’ll probably look at doing what I did with Craig Briscoe, playing him in a short burst to give him experience.”

Although Warrington are currently training in Tenerife, Millward has spoken to his former protégé Mick Higham.

“Mickey is really looking forward to playing in front of a Leigh crowd and playing against Anthony Nicholson, with so many people comparing the two players.”

In other news, Centurions will have a new timekeeper this season after the club announced that Leigh legend Tommy Sale will step down from the role.

Instead, the 92-year-old will watch his beloved Centurions from a comfortable seat!

Centurions chairman Arthur Thomas said: “Tommy is nearly 93 and if anybody deserves to watch the games in comfort it’s him.

“I would like to thank Tommy for the dedication he has shown to the timekeeper’s role over many years.

“It really makes no difference to his overall involvement in the club.”

Millward added: “He still comes into the club every day, he’s at every game and I still chat to him and enjoy our chats.

“He makes everyone feel special and this now gives him chance to speak to people he hasn’t had the chance to for many years at games.”

Meanwhile, the Leigh Community Trust have secured a four-figure sum to deliver a new ‘Activ8 All’ project in 2011.

The aims are to deliver to children and young adults in the local area a fun-based learning approach to living a healthier life.

Community development manager Hannah Forbes said: “We are delighted to have been granted funding from ‘Awards 4 All’ to deliver the project.

“The project will deliver key health messages through fun vibrant sessions delivered by community staff and Leigh Centurions players over the course of the year."

The Trust has also received a thumbs up from Millward, who said: “Centurions are the Community Club of the Year and this is another positive step for us. So often community work is something of a thankless job but it is very important."