Though Steve rapira had a great game today shown a lot of aggression especially in defence if he keeps fit he could be a very valuable asset

Every team is there to be beaten ( not just us ). Look at Wakefield doing Wigan over - would most people have expected that ? Maybe we have overacheived this season but then again maybe, just maybe, it could be a sign of things to come for us in the future. We've not splashed out on big named players but quietly recruited the right players and got them to play better than we have done for several years.

Have we become too tolerant as supporters due to years of struggle. Are we too used to losing all the time? I could imagine other clubs supporters being up in arms if their team had underperformed like we have this year. I remember a few years ago the Wakey fans did a sit in protest at Knowsley Road after a terrible run. The chairman and coach had to go out and face the supporters but it worked because they turned things around and started playing with fire and they won a few games after it. Radical action but it had a positive effect.

Maybe our brush with bankruptcy has made us appreciate what we now have

Maybe but we can't keep using this as a reason to appreciate being a Salford supporter, regardless of performances and results. The Doc has invested a lot of money and needs to see some kind of return.

Sensitive? I just find it laughable that you're bringing my name up as often as possible. I should be flattered, I suppose.

Strangely enough, I do want Salford to improve, I just don't feel the improvement has been as noticeable and as quick as you've suggested in recent weeks. Of course, my opinion may be slightly soured as I expected our side to be a tad more competitive this season than they have been.

There has been improvement in some areas, but in others we've stagnated. Hopefully we can build on things, particularly now the spectre of relegation has been cleared (I hope that's not speaking too soon!) Fingers crossed the new crop of signings work out a lot better than the last lot and help us move forward.