Speaking as a Mancunian, it's not the brand that's the issue. Sorry for causing any offence, it really isn't my intention, but most Mancunians see Salford as a suburb of Manchester and I regularly have to explain to people further afield that Salford is a city in its own right. I've always felt Mancuninans and Salfordians were one and the same.

Personally I'd still watch a Manchester team, but I'd be deeply upset if the Reds went to the wall. Actually, the first rugby League I followed was Wigan, but preferred the atmosphere at Salford, and could never see myself supporting the goons again. So I don't even see a new team ever having the same pull.

The main problem is, as I'm sure you are well aware, it's been too long since the Reds have put a decent league or cup run together. Even longer, held it together for more than a season. Nobody wants to go and watch an all but guaranteed flogging. I've mentioned before McRae took the club backwards, but he could really have damaged our once proud club beyond repair. At least it feels like nothing will get better in the foreseeable future. There were signs last season, but it never quite happened.

I'm still not convinced Matt Parish was tactically astute enough to be a head coach, but he brought a hardwork ethic and tenacity that has been missing from the club for so long. He didn't tollerate players wanting an easy ride either, such as: Sidlow, Feka, etc, etc.

In terms of rebuilding relationships with the fans and restoring some pride in the club, three years out of SL might be what's needed. Financially it would be very bad of course.

I'd be interested to know how much a statue and or walk of fame would cost. Perhaps it's something the fans could raise the funds for?

Upwards of £50,000 I imagine.