Salford Reds Devils French star Theo Fages has been told to take a bow!

Super League’s master scrum half and Theo’s former mentor - Sean Long - says he could not have done what young Theo has been doing of late.

Fages has been ploughing a lone furrow by going into battle without a recognized half back partner.

Salford have still somehow managed to be competitive in games with Fages coming of age and earning his spurs.

Long cannot speak highly enough of the tough and tenacious Fages.

They meet up again on Friday night when Salford travel to Saints where Long is assistant coach.

Long told MEN Sport: ‘‘I have known Theo since he was 16 and he has really stepped up to the plate in recent weeks.

‘‘He is a talent and good on him for what he has done.

‘‘I honestly do not think I could have done at the age what he has been doing.

‘‘It’s been an incredible effort on his part.

‘‘It will have made him an even better player.’’

Fages will have Rangi Chase for company on Friday and Long is expecting a stern test from his former club.

to be truthful, we had chances that we wasted, and missed tackles and we even 'won the second half' but the difference in class was clear to see, and it looked like you decided to take it easy after half time, ready for next week.

For large periods of the game the wasnt much in it really. We had cpl individual brilliance like the run by McDonall etc that tipped it our way. You dominated 2nd half and we hardly got up your end.

I'm not a great fan of salford (just don't like or trust the Dr) but I think with a fully fit 17 your very strong but can't believe your 2nd bottom!

Very patronising comments from someone who does nothing but slag Salford off.

Really ?

I don't slag salford off as a team or city abs I don't call any if your players. I actully like some of your players.

I don't like the Dr at all. Imo he's no respect for the game as a whole and is all about himself. The outrages and idiotic ideas he's come up with and embarrassing. His broken promises are laughable. The way he slags his team in public is unprofessional.

I just think he's a clown when it comes to rugby but notning against your team or town.

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