It could be a "who's punching below their weight" competition between him and Scruton?

Isn't it more that Bradford approached Salford about an under contract player and Salford agreed to release him as he didn't fit into their plans. The player then signed a deal with Bradford leaving everyone involved with the result they wanted.
If we'd approached Sidlow directly, while making no representation to Salford, who'd then found a legal loop hole to get out of his contract, maybe there would be grounds to compare the 2 deals.

But lets not let that get in the way of having a little b***h giant fans

Difference is Bradford approached Salford and asked whether Sidlow was available (take note Giants) and were given permission to speak to the player.

Sidlow didn't on his teammates before the end of the season either. But we've moved on and I wish Craig success your quarter full stadium.

Is it? Smells more like total bullshhit to me, as Kopczak was under contract to the Bulls but chose to walk out. He was the only player to do so. Sidlow has not walked out on his team-mates at a key point mid-season. Salford, Sidlow and the Bulls have handled the transfer properly and amicably. Kopczak just walked, claiming to be a free agent.

I don't have as much problem with Kopczak as some people, though what he did was disappointing, but there really is no comparison between the two cases. Anyone with half a brain knows this.

That's Durham Giant out of the running then

Hey, great come back.

You're clearly a wit. Well, if not a full wit, you're certainly half.

You do understand that it isn't tapping up if you approach a players club first don't you?. Hopefully your club now understand that too after being forced to pay a fee for kopczak.