Huge crowds turn out for Leigh Leopards homecoming parade

Video Report by Granada Reports Journalist Lucille Brobbey

Leigh Leopards have received a heroes welcome as they paraded the Challenge Cup through the town.

Thousands of fans lined the streets of Leigh to welcome home the team that won the coveted cup for the first time since 1971.

Fans said they had to come out and show their support.

"It's still sinking in what has happened to this town, words can't describe it, there are families everywhere and look what it has done for Leigh"

The open top bus moved through the streets of Leigh before the team took to the stage to thank the fans.

It took a last minute drop goal from Lachlan Lam to seal the historic win at Wembley, he said: "I've practised that kick a million times and the option one kicker is Gaz, but for him to have the trust to give it to me shows a lot of trust"

The son of head coach Adrian Lam said: "It's very special bond and doesn't come around often in sport, the father and son working together. I will look back on this when it's all done and be very very proud"

The club were rebranded from Leigh Centurions to Leigh Leopards when new owner Derek Beaumont took over. This win he said "is for everyone who has been involved, playing in the championship, always supporting us and the people at home watching in the pub".

How the team celebrated on Saturday:

It's the first Challenge Cup win for the town of Leigh since 1971, the team and fans will be celebrating for some time yet.