I havnt given an opinion on anyone at salford,but you singled one man out of 24 who you say was very poor, in your first post, whys that i wonder?

Because VL asked about Riddy on this post, was answering him about his query seeing as he is in Vancouver and doesn't get to see many games lol and if you read my opening post again you will see I gave an opinion on numerous players from the Salford game not just Riddy.

Quote: Wayne Buxton "Because VL asked about Riddy on this post, was answering him about his query seeing as he is in Vancouver and doesn't get to see many games lol and if you read my opening post again you will see I gave an opinion on numerous players from the Salford game not just Riddy.'" Quote: Wayne Buxton "What kind of shape did Riddy look to be in'" Quote: Wayne Buxton "Riddy looked fit but overall I thought all our halfs didn't show alot and again our kicking game was very poor,'" Quote: Wayne Buxton "thought Riddy ( who was the most slimline seen him in years) was very poor and off pace, two intercepted passes thrown and kicked ball dead on only short kick attempted. Unfortunately I feel Riddy has been great servant to club but will only be 4th choice half this season.'" i feel you have condemed the lad after a 40 min spell in a friendly against last years grand finalist.give him a chance. it was a warm up game ffs. there is a interesting read on ridy here https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2020/0 ... nial-game/ no doubt you wont be attending but you are entitled to your opinion

Quote: Wayne Buxton "Because VL asked about Riddy on this post, was answering him about his query seeing as he is in Vancouver and doesn't get to see many games lol and if you read my opening post again you will see I gave an opinion on numerous players from the Salford game not just Riddy.'" Quote: Wayne Buxton "What kind of shape did Riddy look to be in'" Quote: Wayne Buxton "Riddy looked fit but overall I thought all our halfs didn't show alot and again our kicking game was very poor,'" Quote: Wayne Buxton "thought Riddy ( who was the most slimline seen him in years) was very poor and off pace, two intercepted passes thrown and kicked ball dead on only short kick attempted. Unfortunately I feel Riddy has been great servant to club but will only be 4th choice half this season.'" i feel you have condemed the lad after a 40 min spell in a friendly against last years grand finalist.give him a chance. it was a warm up game ffs. there is a interesting read on ridy here https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2020/0 ... nial-game/ no doubt you wont be attending but you are entitled to your opinion

Well I returned from my winter spell down Christchurch, eager as I was to get to our first pre season run out at Salford.

Ridyard was about as effective as Sammat on Saturday in that both were poor. Reynolds not much better, unable to execute, starting this year exactly how he has finished every other year. Yes it was a frendly.

It is well documented I am a huge Ridyard fan, a very talented player, but Wayne is right, sadly time is catching up with him and his best days are long gone. I actually doubt Ridyard has any place in Duffy's plans this year, Duffy petulantly stripping him of his custonary number 6 shirt in his testimonial year. Proof that opportunities will be far and few inbetween if ever any proof was actually needed.

ok i'll go along with it,but what a mess we are in with the halves

Geez, I get ripped to bits for giving my opinion and along comes Harold ( who's opinion I respect immensely, even though we don't always agree) and everything is OK again. Why don't you disagree with Harold for having the same opinion as me.

Hang on a minute.. Why are they playing someone who needs injections in a friendly?

please read it again night owl

Think the post says the injections were last season Atomic.
As for Riddy, i am glad to here that he looks in better shape. Time will tell but for now if he’s not first choice I think many Champ teams would love to have a backup of his quality and experience.

wayne, you seem to be the stand out guy who has show in the past a dislike for Ridy when you was the publican I do read these forums, harold hasnt shown his dislike.

I can see whats happening here, the club have made ridy part time and making up his money through his testimonial and then wanted him to take part in some coaching role foc. disgraceful if you ask me. so what should we expect from him after being treated like that.

very good

The reluctance of the club to invest in Middles (props) is mental. It seems to be some sort of tactical choice to have a small pack.

We will be bullied again in the middle this year. Its no good investing in halfbacks and centres when we are losing the middle channel battle.

I agree that we need a bit more clout up the middle to make headway, and protect the halves, or defend the middle and make team try to go around us.
My hope is still that this will be addressed by the two loanees and the possible overseas signing (though they are still to be seen I admit)

Who will bully us ?