Quote: John Gilbert Reds "I have just read Marwan's latest MEN weekly column, he is basically saying that his future investment in the club will on youth and our academy system. This got me thinking as to where Forever Reds is these days and whether it's still active? Forgive me ignorance if it is, I just haven't read anything regarding them in a while.
Whilst it's great to hear Marwan talking about investment in our academy system, I would like to see us as a club investing in the likes of Eccles & Salford Juniors, Langworthy, Folly and Cadishead. The facilities are all of these clubs are generally poor and by that I do not intend to upset those individuals who spend countless time doing their best for their clubs and the kids who play there. It be great to consult with each of these clubs, understand what areas their facilities need improving in and picking each one at random, begin the drive for fundraising in conjunction with each club. If the relevant sporting bodies were consulted with, match funding could be achieved as could possible contributions from Salford Council and local businesses.
If Forever Reds is still going, it may be something worth considering becoming involved in too.
Just a thought, but rather than us going cherry picking players from outside of Salford that the likes of Wigan, Saints and Warrington don't want, perhaps we need to focus more on bringing through the next Watkins, Hansen or Morley from within the City.'"
Forever Reds are still around, although we have not been active for a while due to various reasons.
If Marwan would like our input we are available, as it is in Forever Reds constitution through Supporters Direct to help the Salford Academy & the Salford Amatuer R.L. catchment area.
