LEIGH Centurions want Tommy Martyn to finish his career at Hilton Park and complete the family dynasty.

The international half-back was devastated last week when St Helens dropped the bombshell that they would not be retaining his services next season after 10 years at Knowsley Road.

That news immediately alerted the Centurions and head coach Paul Terzis now hopes to set up talks with the Irish international.

"It's no secret that I'm a big admirer of Tommy Martyn," said Terzis. " He's a player of the highest calibre whose been exceptional at the top level for the last decade. He would be a sensation for us.

"I've heard that Tommy has said in the past that he would love to finish his playing days with his hometown club - the club where his uncle and father were legends. That could be a big drawcard for us.

"Nothing official has taken place yet but I hope to speak to him and find out what his plans are. Until I've done that, we can't take things any further. I'd be mad not to speak to him - and Tommy would be mad not to speak to us."

Martyn, whose early career was with Leigh Rangers, turned pro with Oldham before switching to Saints in 1993. In his 10 years at Knowsley Road, he was won every domestic honour in the game including the 1997 Lance Todd Trophy and the 2000 Super League Players' Player of the Year award.

But his career has been blighted by injury. He's had two knee reconstructions, four hernia operations and is currently sidelined with a second broken arm. He turned 32 this week.

His uncle, Mick, is the most famous forward Leigh have ever produced. Between 1954 and 1967, Mick played 329 games and scored 189 tries for the club as well as touring Australia with Great Britain in 1958.

Tommy snr had two spells at Leigh, played 165 games. He was a key member of Leigh's championship winning squad of 1981-82 and also toured Australia with GB in 1979.