I'm not a Salfordian so I have a more relaxed view on the whole naming debate. I have, however, spent my formative years at the Willows and grown-up with it being my Mecca. It would be sad to lose the Salford from the title, but at the end of the day it's just a word. The Club, the team, the history can't be changed. I realise that people from Salford identify with it (Although not everyone in Salford seems to care) and are fiercely independent from their close neighbours.

It wouldn't be the end of the world if it happened. I'd prefer it to stay but if it goes, c'est la vie.

Good post Butcher. I also think we have to look at thing from the Doctors perspective.

He has invested in the future of the club and if `Salford` has to be in the title then the people of Salford really have to support it - its a business and if he feels the catchment area will enlarge because of the title change then so be it. He is paying the bills so the decision must be down to him.

Like all rumours my source also heard it from a reliable source himself. I just hope your reliable source is more reliable than his!!!!!

Could there be some confusion between the new club logo/badge just displaying Red Devils rather than dropping the Salford name all together? Perhaps the club have recently decided the badge looks better visually without Salford on it? They could be looking at NFL clubs who choose not to show the place in the logo.

No it doesn't!! That is like saying that we should be happy about fuel charges cos it's the business of the oil companies so they can set the price and we have to deal with it.
I don't think changing the name to Manchester will increase the fan base. It could however lose a few. If on the other thread the posts are correct it is a storm in a tea cup anyway. All I was saying was we are Salford and the name should stay no matter what.

I'll echo Butcher's post, but having seen the way Koukash talks about the club, I'd surprised if he cut Salford from the club's name.

I reckon it'll be this. Sale did the same thing last year and all the old dears on their website got their knickers in a twist.

Personally, I'm not too worried ability what goes on the logo as long as everything else is done right.

red13pjb ,Are you not jumping the gun , at present this is conjecture. We ARE Salford ,and no matter what the ' rebranding ' entails will remain so.

So what happened to the Cavendish Street Football Club supporters when the first re-branding happened and the name was changed to Salford?

A bit unrealistic to believe that everything must stay the same.

I know you're Salford through and through, Pete. If it was to happen, and there's no evidence just yet it will, it's just a name. The essence of your Club does not change. The supporters don't suddenly feel different. I sympathize that hardcore Salfordians would grumble at it but it is what it is. It doesn't void our history, it doesn't change the Club in any severe way. Remember, we have undertaken name changes before and we didn't actually originate as Salford RLFC. We've moved grounds plenty and we've adapted as required. I'm sure some grumbled at each and every change but in reality it's a cosmetic change at best. Those Clubs that don't adapt, languish.

Salford Red Devils will definitely be the new brand name. Also from what i've heard look out for the new devil closely resembling the doc!

middleman, if you re-read the penultimate sentence of the post you have quoted you will see that I have admitted that it may well be a storm in a tea cup.

Paul, I respect what you are saying but to me the very essence of the club is it is Salford. Others will have a different opinion and if that is the case and I am in a minority then so be it. However, I will have a decision to make and right now my feeling is, I will not support a team called Manchester

Salford will never be dropped from the name of the club. And as for re branding i was in the local pub tonight and heard the self named secretary of the club (tracy) telling everybody what is happening in the club regarding re branding!!!!! New signings!!!! also wearing new merchandise that even is'nt the club shop(office ) yet.... wont be long before her husband is wearing them (freebies)

Bit of an aside I know but was in the Lowry the other week and found a shop selling loads of Black and Red Kooga stuff that looks so similar to Salfords current gear. They were selling jackets, fleeces and T'shirts for £10 each.

I also wouldn't watch a team without the 'Salford' identity. It would be a sad sad day and we might as well have gone out of business at the start of the year as far as I'm concerned. Anyway it's rumours and nothing more at the moment.