Crusaders games aside, we are playing to exactly where our abilities allow at the minute. Sure the capitulations at Cas, Leeds and Hudds and at home against Wire were poor, but we can't really be expected to beat those sides anyway. So points on the board wise, I believe we're 4 down on where we should be. A good run in those next 5 games can correct this.

I'm confident we'll beat Quins on Saturday which will leave us on the edge on the playoffs again. Setting myself up for an embarrassment here but you can quote me on this.

Because we just aren't as good as those sides?

For so many reasons, as a club we've stood still for a long while, that is where my frustrations lie. The current crop of players (on paper) are an improvement on the last few years, however we're still a long way from catching up on the lost ground from relegation, a poor managerial appointment and years and years of trying to get a go ahead on the new stadium.

I, like you attend both home and away, but I certainly don't go to places like Huddersfield/Wire/Leeds etc etc EXPECTING a win, because we plainly aren't as good as those sides. What I do hope for is a committed and passionate performance. Sometimes we don't get this, which is the most upsetting aspect of being a fan but I firmly believe that results-wise (apart from the Crusaders games) we've met our expectations. The 5 games listed however are a chance to build confidence and get ourselves up the table/into the next round of the cup. If we fail in those games then I would more than understand why some fans are disheartened.

I'm with you all the way again here mate: but I think that the Club NEEDS to at least make some sort of a decision in regards to the farcical coaching position. I'm sure someone will come on again here and state that because of the "Malc Alker situation " (sounds a bit like a spy movie....The Ipcress file) that the Club cannot make any statement. Well personally as far as I'm concerned, they should have thought of that whilst he was still there!! It's the reputation of the club, and the patience (and pockets) of the fans that is suffering at the moment.

I just hope that the "Steve Simms pay structure" that he had in place at Halifax has not reared it's ugly head at The Reds.

At the moment, every time we play live on Sky or are subject to focus from the press, there is always a pre-comment as to our "behind the scenes/off the field problems".

It's all about cedibility......................and at the moment we seriously lack it. ( and I don't mean the players).

"Club NEEDS to at least make some sort of a decision in regards to the farcical coaching position"

if we do not see action NOW, then players will leave.

Alker's position no longer matters to our long-term survival. I support him totally as he supportrd the club totally. At the same time, I feel we are losing the players ... what business can afford to lose the people who attract its business?

Some of our and management comments remind me of textile management in 1919. Spot the mill today.

Good call HR
I'm sure that textile management (and what happened as a result of it) may be a wee bit beyond our younger brethren. But I know what you mean. The analogy of "spot the mill" isn't lost on me either.

This could be the biggest season in the history of Salford RLFC. Let's just hope that it's not for all the wrong reasons.

Surely it isn't too much to ask of "the management" to get their @rses in gear, let the coaches (whoever they may be) coach, the players play and the supporters do what they do best: cheer and sing, get pi$$ed, and complain.

All the best.

Sadly you and I, and others who post, have put in (I hesitate to state "invest", as I am not a share holder) so much to Salford as well as Rugby League.

I am panicking. Seriously panicking. A few good results against London and Hunslet mean nowt ... we have the makings of a good squad, the openings the move to Barton give, and the chance of a franchise.

Against this, our team looks lost, our club looks lost and our future looks lost.

The only way out of a crisis is change.
It will hurt but the status quo cannot continue.

Only Stockport fans are hurting more.

As a lifelong Stockport County fan, former ball boy and junior player I can tell you that you are right.

The icebergs coming into view,and someone on the bridge as asked the band to play louder
Can somebody save S. S. Salford Reds.

1 down 4 to go

haha

Thats 20% of the task set complete, next week we hopefully can build on this, although one poor point was the 5 kicks missed that would have given us a record score away for us in Super League.

Glad someone has bumped this thread. We will beat Hunslet and we will beat Hull. I am confident of this.

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