I noticed today Dr Koukash has admitted defeat in trying to bring Adrian Morley to Salford. Intresting though as he then said they have already started targeting others and said there could be developments in the next few days.

I think the morley one could be a blessing although i feel we should make a bums on seats type signing Morley is really at the end of his career and maybe not even having another season in him.

Does or as anyone heard of any other potential targets?

Does koukash seriously think that any team willbe willing to sell/move on any quality players at this point in the season, let alone attract that calibre of player with current standards of the squad, even tho things may improve over the season, there just arn't the players around now ??

I wish you well for the season

Precisely what I've been saying. Besides taking on a player that falls out of favour at their current club, which in itself carries risk (eg. Hock), we'll struggle to attract elite players at this point.

Red Preacher - what exactly do you want the Doc to do? Not approach any clubs re: their contracted players? Only sign sub standard players?

Whilst Morley is past his best - he is a Salford lad. In my opinion for one year, it would have been a good signing for the club, passion in the shirt and all that....

I see your point about timing, but what other choice do we have? I say, have a go and see if we can twist people's arms. What's the harm?

I would have thought getting Mozza on a year rolling deal and signed onto the coaching staff as defencive coach would have been perfect.

My thoughts exactly. Would have set him up nicely for the end of his career.

alas it is just not meant to be. I do think though if Wood is out of favour at Warrington, he may be appearing soon.

question - does anyone know of any big names in the UK that are not finding regular first team action and maybe interested in being showered in glory?

Not saying that these are all 'big names' but they're all established super league players
Kylie Leuluai
Darrell Griffin
Ryan O'Hara
Stefan Ratchford (been on the bench both games this year and only played 15mins against Wigan)
Ade Gardner (although we don't really need wingers)
Gary Wheeler
Paul Clough
Epalhame Lauaki

The Dr is in exactly the same situation as City were when they came into money.You have to make a "big name" signing to persuade others to come.As we stand the new signings we have smack of the same old Salford.You have to make a breakthrough signing or no-one will come thats any better than those we have had previously.

Dont know how you are for quota but Sydney Roosters are trying to offload a bucket full of decent young players!

I know a few on here would love to see morley at salford but i think it would be more of an emotional move than anything else. You have to remember at wire he is surrounded by great players. He is a player that is well well past his best and in a poor side would be found out, i also feel Adrian knows this and is the reason why he has not tried to engineer the move i mean at the end of a career why wouldnt you want a last pay day. I think Salford should move on and get some fringe players in for this season whilst behind the scenes concentrate on some real quality for next season.

With funds available like we have now I'd have said break the bank if Morley was 3-4 years younger but he's got months left in him now, not years.

You've made a bid to sign Darrell Griffin from Leeds who is considerably out of favour at the minute.

Griffin is a player who could be good but had an attitude problem and got kicked out at the Giants may have upset the applecart at Leeds.

Could give you some good go forward though if his head is in the right place.

Saying over on our board that Paul Clough will be signing for you on loan