Wouldn't happen. Saints are a solidly run club. They pay their players.

Players talk. Coaches talk. Rugby League is a pretty small world. If you think McDermott's comments have come out of a clear blue sky then you're crackers. He knows what's going on at Salford. And if by bringing attention to it he sets right the few fans and journalists who are still seduced by Koukash then that's all to the good. Some, however, refuse to learn.

They might have been able to win a few games, then.

When they lost Chase to his long suspension and a couple of key players to injury during their Challenge cup game against Leigh they were on a winning streak and in fourth position in the table. Had they not lost that momentum through injuries and suspensions Salford may now have been in the top eight.

Every team gets injuries, we've lost countless this year and still right up there

In fairness, we've got more depth through:
1 - Having lots of quality juniors - something that takes years to develop properly
2 - Being a top team. The reason players are willing to be squad players for the likes of us and Leeds is that we have chances at silverware. Salford etc can't offer that at the minute, so have to pay overs.

Yeah, but when you build a squad with guys like Chase (and Hock) you're going to have big ups and big downs.
I want the Salford revolution to go well, for a number of reasons, but it does seem like Marwan just throws mud at the wall until something sticks.

I like having Marwan about, although the last press conference was a step too far, for me. I wouldn't, however, want him as the chairman of my club.