In a new feature, we’re going to be bringing you Q&As with former players to see what they’re up to nowadays.
This week we spoke with Ryan Burgess, a 2-time Young Player of the Year, Fastest Sissy 2012-2014, Management Player of the Year 2014, Best Trainer 2012 (all his own words too...) and twice deserter! Rumours are he may be back in the country, so a possible 4th spell in the blue and white hoops could even be on the cards!
If you'd like to suggest a former player for us to profile, get in touch.
Name: Ryan Burgess
Position: Scrum half/Full back
Age:28
Playing period at Leith: 2009/10 - 2014/15 (with a couple of sabbaticals!)
Where are you now? Residing in Melbourne Australia working in a online business lender called Moula
Have you played any rugby since Leith? Not really due to injury, mainly just touch.
Favourite Moment in a Leith jersey? Winning the league down at St Boswells in 2013. What a game! What an after party too!
Funniest moment down the club? Every man of the match pint downing competition with Grant Aitken cos no one has a chance. Most others are not suitable for programmes!
Best player(s) played with? Gareth Marshall, Colin Marshall
Toughest training ground opponent(s)? Neil Paterson and Gareth Marshall
What do you miss most about Leith Rugby? Doug Watters, the atmosphere and banter at training and after games and the nights out.
When were you last at the club?/How do you keep in touch? Through FB and chatting to some of the current playing squad Craig Smith and Doug Watters to name a couple.
Have you any message for the current playing squad? Good luck for the season lads please win the league!