Top four club? Does Elliot look like a bit of a tool now? Or is it just me?

Debaser it's not just you pal

The Salford fans seem very happy about this over on their forum, and I must admit, I'm slightly pleased we could be getting rid of him. There's no point having players in our squad that don't want to be here, for whatever reason. Whitehead wants to leave because he wants to join a top four club, and so he could join a club in the bottom four. Also a six figure sum would be nice.

We haven't heard whether he is willing to go yet..

Didn't Elliot reportedly say he wanted to play for the bottom club who could conceivably scrape into the playoffs in 2014 and might hope, with sustained investment and some luck, to become a top 4 club in about 5 years?

I think that was the quote.

Good for you guys to get rid now IMO. 100K would be a great deal for someone who's head has been "turned". I would stick with Franny's decision 100% not to play him. He obviously knew he had been tapped-up.

Just one player in a list of mercenaries joining Salford. A couple from Tigers will be announced soon as well. Let 'em move on as long as the money's right. I hope cash injections come from Salford for a lot more SL clubs -this could be the huge financial boost we are all looking for.

He'll be sorry! unless he's got a 10 yr deal. There's no way he is moving to a "top 4 club"

The latest news is that Kou- lotsof-Kash has made a substantial offer for EW. And hope he will sign to play against Saints on Friday???

So as a top four club goes, it's a long long haul Elliot...the only consolation he and his agent would have is if he does sign for Salford there is only one way to go, from where they are!

Sorry that it's ended this way, but if the transfer fee is £100k, it's better than having a player who want's away.

Incidently how long will Brian Noble stand the arrogance of Mk?

Much prefer Omar's brand of diplomacy, ie the coach recommends and the board find the budget ,if possible, for what he requires to build the team.

I know Brian, and if it's one thing he can't stand is the MD making the team decisions. He believes like most of us that Directors direct- Coaches coach-Players play and Supporters support.
With Salford the Owner seems to do everything, it's no wonder the players give lack lustre performances.
When did Salford supporters once shout Marvin give us a wave...it must have embarrased him at the Salford game when our fans were shouting for Omar to give 'em a wave...and of course he did! That's how to win Hearts and Minds.

Quote: Rarebreed "Incidently how long will Brian Noble stand the arrogance of Mk? Much prefer Omar's brand of diplomacy, ie the coach recommends and the board find the budget ,if possible, for what he requires to build the team. I know Brian, and if it's one thing he can't stand is the MD making the team decisions. He believes like most of us that Directors direct- Coaches coach-Players play and Supporters support. With Salford the Owner seems to do everything, it's no wonder the players give lack lustre performances. '" Quote: Rarebreed "Dr Koukash, a millionaire racehorse owner, confirmed Reds coach Brian Noble was keen to acquire the 23-year-old services and that Bradford had accepted his cash offer. Dr Koukash told the Telegraph & ArgusBrian (Noble) is keen to sign Elliott. “We will do everything in the proper way. We will talk to the club, which we have done, and we will agree a fee, which we have done.'" www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... Whitehead/ What a stupid post.

Quote: Rarebreed "Incidently how long will Brian Noble stand the arrogance of Mk? Much prefer Omar's brand of diplomacy, ie the coach recommends and the board find the budget ,if possible, for what he requires to build the team. I know Brian, and if it's one thing he can't stand is the MD making the team decisions. He believes like most of us that Directors direct- Coaches coach-Players play and Supporters support. With Salford the Owner seems to do everything, it's no wonder the players give lack lustre performances. '" Quote: Rarebreed "Dr Koukash, a millionaire racehorse owner, confirmed Reds coach Brian Noble was keen to acquire the 23-year-old services and that Bradford had accepted his cash offer. Dr Koukash told the Telegraph & ArgusBrian (Noble) is keen to sign Elliott. “We will do everything in the proper way. We will talk to the club, which we have done, and we will agree a fee, which we have done.'" www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... Whitehead/ What a stupid post.

Has Marvin Golden signed for Salford???? I must have missed that.

Despite Koukash's rattlings about big name signings nothing had happened for months
Until now with the Whitehead signing for a substantial sum of money.
It does now seem to be a commitment to expenditure and a statement of intent.

There is little doubt in my mind that Brian Noble would not have joined Salford without being assured of a War Chest to significantly improve the entire team.
So a large signing on fee and a considerably better contract for Whitehead is a start

Confirmed on T&A website this morning that Whitehead has turned Salford down.

I wish he hadn't turned Salford down. The good that would have come to us from the money. We really could have built for next year . At least the thought of Nobby crying into his weetabix that he can't sign any players will make me smile this morning.

Catalan looks like the only viable option now. Perhaps a swap deal could be arranged if the Dragons are reluctant to pay a transfer fee?