I had heard these rumours for a while but now it seems the press have as well since in todays Sun (which has just been shown to me) Koucash wants to take over Swinton Lions, now there's a turn up for the books.

Always said the good Dr was a top chap.

You must have been on the road to Damascus,looking for a new stadium,to have such a conversion from your earlier opinion.

Great news for swinton i think and for the developement of rl in the salford borough

I may well get down to watch our A team on a few occasions......up the Doctor.

WIth him being linked to Oldham as well i dont think theres much doubt he wants to box manchester in

At a time like this, our thoughts must really go out to Spelly. To think that his beloved Swinton could become part of Marwan's Salford RL empire will have his head spinning round, like that girl in The Exorcist. I hope that other Swinton fans will stick around to help him through this difficult period.

Rochadale watch out then.

that would make total sense if he wants a manchester dynasty wouldnt it?.
Manchester suburbs playing out of Salford?.
Bring it on i say,it would be brilliant for the sport

Thinking about this news and some of the statements on here I truly hope that in taking on Salford, Swinton and Oldham and then if he was to look at Rochdale it then wouldn't lead to the formation of a Manchester RL Team as that would be devastating to all four clubs.

Would Swinton, Salford and Oldham fans come to watch the rugby if he does merge us in to a team though.I doubt alot of people will

I know its all speculation and doesn't really concern me, but, as a genuine RL fan, I don't think that this is a good idea.

At one level there doesn't seem to be a bar on an owner operating clubs at different levels different CEO's different focus? Fine but in this scenario, does that then limit where the Lions and Roughyeds compete, at a time when the powers that be are exploring a one game concept again with P&R?

At another level, perhaps the two weaker teams become feeder clubs and at another ulimately it's hello Greater Manchester Devils and you are all expected to traipse up to 'No Boundary Park' especially if he can't get his hands on the A J Bell?

Sounds like he's heading towards a Manchester Super Club.

I have lost count the amount of times Marwan has confirmed he has no plans what so ever to change the name of Salford and create a Manchester club. He is proud of our history and heritage, hence the name change back to Red Devils.

Keep the faith