Quote: bewareshadows "I dont take anything he says seriously, but that does not mean I disklike him.
He is an excellent PR man. Nearly every player in the RLWC that was any good was linked to Salford. (there was no chance that they would sign, but getting the links increased the hype and increased the crowds for Salfords opener).
He is succcessful, that can't be denied, but he is all about Salford (rightly so as their owner).
But he over estimates the revenue streams available. He could bring an NRL all star team to the UK and it does not mean RL will grow. Just that one team in isolation. We need to grow the game and for me this new system allows that. An ambitious chairman can drag his team from bottom to top in a reletively short period. For me this is an open door for expansion, but we need to be like Catalan and target areas with an untapped demand.
Personally I hope a 2nd French team comes through and that the new system encourages more FT teams in the Championship. WOuld it not be great to have 12 - 18 teams pushing for the SL.
I see this system as entirely flexible, but the clubs have to make use of it.'"
For all the crap he spouts what has he achieved?
The crowds are terrible. They massively under achieved last year. He's buying players for their name and not if they fit into the team. His squad last year was massively out balanced. In fact the PR was of a team that's a complete and utter shambles.
However, I admire him for putting the money into the club that really don't deserve it as the fan base inst the best. He's got to be applauded for that. I didn't agree with sacking noble but Imo he's got a good young coach that given time allowed to make his own decisions will make salford a cup winning side in the next 3 years.
I just think he's tried to do it to fast and throw a bunch of players together and 9 times out of 10 doesn't work. I think he needs some rugby league men around him to advise him.
Also, I think the Reds will beat us Thursday.