I'm not sure whether it's a sign of declining standards, but Ganson is becoming one of the best of the lot as times goes by. Am I right in thinking it's a 7.15pm kick off on Saturday? Oh, and does anyone know when the church hall shut as that was a blinding parking spot!

Ganson will be as bad for both teams, i surpose it helps being on the tv as he will just refer any big decitions on to the video

I think its a very big plus that Witt has been suspended for this game, he seemed to be a dominant force in cardiff and without him Celtic may need to re think a few things for our game friday

As for re thinks, soon Vinnie Anderson maybe fit, how will we fit him our team, no doubt he is a class player but if he does manage to be declaired fit this week do you keep the same side as we have won 2 on the spin or do you put him in as for us he maybe a unknow quanity and may give the crusaders a headake on how to deal with him?

Personally for me Nero has been a revelation in 2nd row, he is quick, powerful and has a quick play of the ball which allows us to get a roll on around the ruck as he is running at forwards who in the main dont have good footwork, i hust hope we keep giving him good ball and he keeps getting over the advantage line.

Im looking forward to it, do we think Crusaders will bring any support with them being on sky? i hope the shed continues where it left off last home game as that would give somthing for stevo and eddie to talk about

Anderson,if fit, needs to start a few games on the bench before he can even be considered for a starting spot. I've been majorly impressed with Nero and I think Adamson & Sidlow are beginning to show signs of what we know they're capable of. I think this team has massive potential. We've got "ball handlers" all over the pitch which if encouraged, as we've seen recently, can be devastating. Ok, it won't come off every week but it's bl00dy good to watch. Man for man we are better than the Crusaders and if we can dominate them early I think the Sky viewers may be in for a treat. As for the atmosphere, can't see that being a problem. Utd are on the box lunchtime so think a few of us may be in the latter stages of an all-day come ko time!

Last but not least, Jodie & Stef . Stef's footwork and handling ability is superb and couple that with JB's finishing and you've got tries galore in the offing. Stef also seems to be one of a dying breed of players that actually still uses the hand-off and I'd love to see Stef play a few more games at left centre. I'll admit I wasn't sure about Stef at Centre in the past but if he can improve his defence by 10-15% he's got the ability to play there at international level IMO.

IMO Ganson is the best Ref in the league. Who else would you rather have?

Salford Squad: Patten, Broughton, Henry, Nero, Anderson, Ratchford, Holdsworth, Cashmere, Godwin, Boyle, Neal, L. Adamson, Wild, Smith, Sneyd, Jewitt, Sidlow, Paleaaesina, Gleeson.

Feka and Anderson are in there.

Crusaders Squad: Schifcofske, Thomas, Martin, Mellars, Reardon, Sammut, O'Hara, Bryant, Cahill, Chan, Winternstein, James, Dudson, White, Flower, Moore, Lupton, Johnson, Hanbury.

This makes for an interesting week regarding final squad selection.

FWIW, here's mine.

1) Patten
2) Henry
3) Gleeson
4) Ratchford
5) Broughton

6) Holdsworth
7) Smith

Cashmere
9) Godwin
10) Boyle
11) Adamson
12) Nero
13) Wild

14) Sneyd
15) Anderson
16) Neal
17) Sidlow

Jewitt and Feka to miss out. Didn't see Jewitt play in France. How did he go? I'd be more than happy to include him if he went well. Feka'a omission is a no-brainer. Plenty of effort but questions remain over his defence. Questions that I doubt have been answered over the past 2-3 weeks.

As well as missing Witt it also looks like they are missing Lincoln Withers (who tore us to pieces down the middle at MM)!

Does anyone else think Neal should be in for Lee Jewitt if Anderson' is selected in the 17?

Based on his performance v KR, without a doubt.

Neal reminds me a little of Danny Sculthorpe, when he was at Wigan. Not the biggest but effective.

Whilst I really like Neal and think he deserves to be in the team, when you compare stats between Lee and Adam you find the following;

Meters Per Carry
Jewitt – 7.4
Neal – 6.7

Average tackles Per Match
Jewitt – 20
Neal – 21

Total Tackle Busts
Jewitt – 5
Neal – 0

Total Missed Tackles
Jewitt – 9
Neal – 10

Penalties
Jewitt – 0
Neal – 2

Errors
Jewitt – 4
Neal – 2

Tough call.

I think Red Preacher's got it right, I wouldn't want to see Feka back in til he's improved his fitness. I think it's a close call between Jewitt and Neal. I think Jewitt probably does more things that go unnoticed and Neal will do one or two barnstormers a game but less around them

I wonder when Gibson will be able to force his way back in. I think he had a decent start to the year, and Forever Reds won't be getting many £s out of me if he doesn't start playing again!! Having said that I wouldn't have him back in yet. be interesting to see if Gleeson can maintain his promising start

I think that once we get Anderson fit Adamson should be given a break. He didn't look right against Catalans, as if he's carrying an injury.

Where will all you Salford fans be (pubs wise)? And I hope there is a wealthy crowd there, will look good on tv. We will be bringing about 200-300 fans should think! 2 buses are definately going.

In that case I'll bring a top hat.