That idea that Adrian Morley ever had any intention of signing for Salford when he was in his pomp is fanciful.

See Middleman's quote, he had a chance to come here when he returned from Australia but wisely went to Warrington because we were a total mess and they were on the cusp of becoming a top side. I'm not blaming him and I feel nothing but pride that someone from Salford has captained Great Britain (something that would not have happened had he played for us at the height of his career) but let's not start pretending he's always harboured intentions of playing for Salford.

It falls into the same category as Salford fans singing that cringeworthy Ratchford's coming home song. Ratchford may well come back one day if the money is right but if he loved the place that much he would never have left in the first place.

A great signing for Salford in many different areas

I genuinely hope that Moz can help develop Salford into a top club. I think that SL needs Salford to be sucess

Sorry, but I think that's a pretty mean-spirited point of view.

Just think back to McRea's reign and tell me that any professional, given a decent offer to go to an ambitious club with a quality coach and good facilities wouldn't take the offer.
It's a very short career in RL, I have no criticism of Steph at all for taking the step to better himself.

Back on topic, I really hope the Morley signing delivers all that's promised.

I agree.
Players who left Salford to further their career and earn more were never a problem for me,because that's what most people would do.
The issue ,in regard to the players who left was the manner of their leaving.
It's been said before but compare and contrast Luke Robinson and Hodgy.

No.The club has just replied to information given out by the Australians and Warrington,wanting to do a Wigan and announce their departing players to their supporters.
These 2 are probably those who were described as ''over the line''.
I don't think this Marwan 'Terrier' Koukash gives up once he has the bit between his teeth - not forgetting it was only a couple of months ago he got knocked back on the Morley request.
As I don't think he sleeps,nor does he sit on his hands,I expect lots more work is being done on the recruitment front.

shrewd signing this.

Probably not going to have a MAJOR on field impact - but it's the "marquee siging" that the club needs. It'll certainly generate some interest!

Great work

As for "don't tell the cas fans" .....we arent that bothered but if it gives you any greater satisfaction, here goes...............

Ohhhh noooooo this is teeerrrrrible, what are WEEEEEE gonna do nowwwwwww

Cracking signing I think . Although he's probably past his best on the field, hopefully he can be the catalyst into further decent signings.

Why does SL need Salford to be a success ? You guys rightly need Salford to be a success but the SL , I don't think they care. Unless you have become favourites when the money came in , but red hall doesn't care about money or they would have had the SL some sponsorship by now.
Btw , great signing is moz, especially if he gets involved in coaching the kids

Of course SL needs a strong Salford. SL needs a strong everyone if this sport is ever going to do anything in this country!

Ouch that hurts I'm one of them cringeworthy's well at Warrington I was anyway.
I love reading your stuff but I think Ratch was slightly different and I think BartonFlyer put it across very well. I remember speaking to Steff near the end of his contract and I said to him Saints were made for his style of play and he said I might not go anywhere I might stay here. That said he went to Wire and who could blame him as he's already achieved. He already has stated he has a couple of years left at Wire but added in response to the "coming home" chants he would let Warrington decide if he stays or goes.

Bear in mind he also auctioned off his cup final shirt to help us out during our hour of need. Not to mention he is at most games at Barton if his club has no game.

As a side I agree with you about Morley as I read an article about him a couple of months back in League Express where he stated (if of course he did) "I've never had any real ambition to play for Salford".

A very good signing. Adrian is a really nice guy and a great player.
You may not feel the full force of his playing stature as I feel Warrington have had the better there.
He will however represent the club well off field.

It says in MEN I think that he will be 'Football Manager' when he retires. Can anyone else see him learning the ropes under Nobby with a view to succeeding him? I can def see that happening.

The thing with Moz on the field at his age is, he might not be able to raise HIS game to the standards of the past BUT when he's on the field he raises the game of the other 12 players with him.

Legend, end of, and the fact he's respected all over the world of rugby will help your recruitment policy.

That is it!
The signing of Moz will help the recruitment because, players want to play with the likes of Adrian.
Honestly this can be the turn around for us! This one signing will get others thinking that we ARE on the up and up.
The guy is renownd in the game.
Absolutly excellent bit of buisness.
I'v got the same feeling now as when I listened to the Doc's first news confrence, not just for the signing but for the knock on effect!

Nice to see you have signed an ex Swinton Player.