Barba - No chance, he'll take his time to sort his problems out and be back withb the dogs.
Carney - Unlikely, Cronulla want to keep him, a couple of clubs also interested in the NRL
Soward - Good chance, OOC, was looking to come over to SL last year, would be a good SL HB, but he's a wan ker

How about Ed Farish as CEO (Former finance director for Australia NRL, and CFO of Gold Coast Titans), Graham Lowe as Director (Prolific club coach both in UK and Australia, and SOO coach / club administrator) and Andrew Chalmers as Director (Former Chairman of NZ Rugby League). Not a bad head table, really: I think these will have the clout to bring a few top-class players in, as the respect they have in the game is strong.

what will happen to sneyd and theo though with all the half backs we are being linked with ?

We could put them out on loan to Warrington, they seem to have a bit of a fetish for our halfbacks.

Theo is on a long term contract and is seen as a future Star. The Club have done well with bringing him on and I think they see him as our long term man in the middle. He's only young and has time on his side. As for Sneyd. I'm not sure.

It's a different ball game to what we have been accustomed to , this quote from Lowe is quite telling , and anyone at the FR meeting last night listening to Ed Farish would have left knowing they are deadly serious of carrying out whatever steps are neccessary , on the pitch and off it to make Koukash's vision a reality.

but then he isn't going to get much game time t devlop with bringing in more half backs is he

He wants a competitive team asap and he wants to develop & attract better academy players for the future.

but first & foremost a team capbable of winning regular games is what's needed

the question of our younger players were discussed at the FR meeting last night and it's clear they do see them as our future , but also want to protect them from extended game time until they physically develop .

suppose its about easing them into the first team

Spot on MM.

Just look at what happened to Theo on his first Start. We need to build a competitive side and that means the best players get pushed by hungry talented youngsters who eventually earn and inherit the mantle.

There's no secret formula and it's a balancing act, but top sides have depth, something we desperately need to address. If the kids are good enough, they'll shine when they get their opportunity, and hopefully it wont go unnoticed.

I think it should be acknowledged how well the youngsters have done so far in 2013.
Home match v.Wigan Mom. Theo
Home match v.Hull KR Mom.Marc Sneyd

2 away games - 1 try in each Niall Evalds.

I don't think any of them would have been told they had a fixed number of games in which to impress so despite the psychological pressure since 2012 and the threat to their careers they have remained loyal,mentally strong and despite huge pressure on their shoulders,have put in that standard of performance.
Impetuosity of youth perhaps being beneficial and they themselves,the coaching staff and everyone else who has assisted them deserve huge credit.

Now what is happening ? We have heard from Warrington - Morley.Wigan - Tomkins.
What is the news from Saints or Widnes ?

please look back to this viewtopic.php?f=20&t=541464&tsmp=1361884615 and think: would the maddest and most optimistic fan thought that these posts would be made in those dark days before Christmas/

please look back to this viewtopic.php?f=20&t=541464&tsmp=1361884615 and think: would the maddest and most optimistic fan thought that these posts would be made in those dark days before Christmas/

It is great that Salford future is assured it I am looking forward to seeing what the Dr. can do with your team. I watched your win against HKR and one thing concerns me about this.

He seemed to be different from other Chairmen and stood more or less in the dug out towards the end and then going onto the field after the match. I can't recall many chairmen doing this.

Then there is an article with him telling the team to ship up or ship out. He pays his money and how he does things is his own business. But do any of the Salfords fans feel he is getting too involved? Speaking to the team to motivate performance is down to the coach not the chairman.

As I say great that someone with money is showing an interest and investing in one of the clubs in SL. Even though I don't support Salford it is good for the game with loads of press and interest.