Sidlow came from Widnes. Adamson, however, did come through our youth system. We also had Turner come through the academy who is obviously at Hull now.

As I've said previously, we're losing experienced players at the end of this season and they need to be replaced with players at with a level of similar experience. Simply promoting players from the academy alongside our already fairly young squad would be suicide.

Echoing what 'talulah' has already said, it's a lot easier for the likes of Wigan, Leeds, Saints etc to attract youngsters, given the fact that they're bigger clubs with more success. I'd also hazard a guess that the difference in size of the pool of local players to choose from with these clubs is monumental when comparing to Salford due to the difference in popularity of the game and participation levels in the areas. Obviously it's something that needs to be rectified but it's difficult to compare the two because it's hardly a level playing field.

I don't have a problem with it, I mean look at some of the young British talent your producing, its impressive.

Sidlow is from Widness yeah, but Sneyd and Spencer get a game every now and then, to be fair we've got some decent players in the reserves but McCrea doesn't seem to choose them unless he definitely has to.

Totally fair comment but it's exactly why Salford's Super League status should be considered. It's not as though Salford are a new club in an area that has never had a Rugby League presence.

Sidlow did sign from Widnes, but is a Wiganer - he's from Whelley

Tbf Salford do produce players but they get signed by other teams eg. Myler.

Oh dear.

Frightening isn't it?

and Coley

Oh dear, oh dear

Salford signed Myler from Widnes and Coley from Swinton.

I think this is all great news for Salford. I hope they can get a good team together going into thier new ground and they can challenge for honours. Its always goona be tough on the doorstep of the worlds biggest football club

Accrington Stanley?