The Docs superstars are in town and are reported to be at full strength

We wait for months and then get two huge games in a week, cant wait

we looked like the 'walking wounded' at the end of the game! have we picked up any serious injuries? we I left the stadium there was an Emergency Ambulance with its door open at the entrance!

That was for Maurice he dropped his wallet on his foot and fractured it.


No seriously it was for a spectator who became ill.

We're excited for this one, our first chance to see the new look Red Devils on the pitch. I was impressed with the scoreline vs Wigan, no doubts you'll give our boys a welcomed reality check after they've spent the last 3 weeks in South Africa.

I'm told Marwan Koukash will be spending some time watching the game with the Leigh fans, if you get chance have a chat with the great man.

John, it is rumoured that our very own Salfordlad will be in attendance on Friday night and mingling with the crowds. Please try to get Dr Koukash to shake hands with the great man.

I predict an offer will land on Maurice and Andy's desk first thing Saturday morning from the Doctor requesting to sign Salfordlad and take him back to his home town team. He's already done it with Adrian Morley and Harrison Hansen.

He won't get Frank so cheap, John. It'll take at least 8 pints a match I reckon

I am a born and bred Leyther who has been watching my team since 1956.

I moved to the posh part of Salford only because I have worked in Manchester since I was 16 and travelling there and back every day was a waste of my time.

Marwan is welcome for a chat though if he wants some advice and to this end I think he would be well advised to make an offer for that lad who played fullback for Wigan yesterday.

Ah but he's even older than Morley! Trust me, not just Charlie knows - even I do, too!

Can’t see it being a full strength team if I’m being honest. Hanson, Rapira, McPherson won’t be playing for starters as they’re still recovering from injuries. Junior S’au is back in Aus awaiting the birth of his son. I’d be surprised if Morley gets much game time with his previous injury record and it wouldn’t surprise me if Gleeson and Williams were given limited time, again due to their past injury records.

I’d think we’ll start with something like:

1. Jake Mullaney
2. Greg Johnson
3. Martin Gleeson
4. Jason Walton
5. Francis Meli
6. Rangi Chase
7. Tim Smith
8. Darrell Griffin
9. Tommy Lee
10. Jordon Walne
11. Gareth Hock
12. Andrew Dixon
13. Tony Puletua

Subs from:

Stuart Howarth
Gareth Owen
Theo Fages
Adam Walne
Matty Ashurst
Will Hope
Niall Evalds
Adrian Morley
Danny Williams
Jordon Davies
Jon Ford

Looking forward to it!!!

That's a great squad Salford have put together this along with yesterday's Wigan game should really battle harden the Centurions for the coming season

I agree, it's an exciting squad mixed with genuine talent, youth and experience. Whilst we'll have a couple of absentees from what I imagine our opening 17 will be vs Wakefield that's as strong a squad as we could field given the circumstances.

You guys will know more than us about Greg Johnson (ex Batley) but I cant wait to see him a Salford shirt. He looks in great nick this pre season and I can see him being a very shrewd purchase by Nobby.

Johnson was a handful against us, in the Championship. He, along with his Batley fullback, Miles Greenwood, and fellow wing Jonny Campbell, ran the ball back out of defence very hard and fast. I hope he and Jason Walton both make it in SL.