Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:09 pm  

Early Bath wrote:

Now - Re this quote in the MEN `replacing David Tarry who was sacked ` - Is that correct? I thought he was made Redundant. Apologies if wrong.

EB it was Neil Barker's report wasn't it?

He recycles stuff more than any local council does.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:11 pm  

eccles star wrote:

And your an expert on sales finances then are you

I know a well connected member of their supporters' trust. Whilst I'm not exactly an expert, I've got a pretty good idea of how well they're coping. They need a huge change in fortunes to be able to continue to survive at the stadium.

At least you used the word "are" in the right grammatical context in that sentence, mind.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:36 pm  

GT wrote:

I know a well connected member of their supporters' trust. Whilst I'm not exactly an expert, I've got a pretty good idea of how well they're coping. They need a huge change in fortunes to be able to continue to survive at the stadium.

At least you used the word "are" in the right grammatical context in that sentence, mind.

But let himself down with the 'You're'. Bless.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:11 pm  

Ian 77 Redux wrote:

I have no horses in this race (pardon the pun) but I often stalk this board as I live in Manchester and go to watch Salford every now and then with a pal of mine.

When you thought Salford were going to slide into oblivion you were clearly loving it but trying to come across like you were concerned. Now things are looking up, unquestionably so compared to what they were looking like 10 days ago, you're trying to raise doubts about Koukash and/or his takeover.
You're a big meanie.

Couldn't have put it better myself , the veneer had been slipping since the messianic appearance of Dr K.
You've got to feel for the Swinton supporter, after decades of living under the Willows mob , firstly we get a Stadium built for us , then when we've made a hash of the move & the moneys ran out up pops this guy.
I would be sick as a dog with the injustice of it all.
However I will be eternally grateful to the Lions for the way they handled the friendly match and the donation.
No such gesture from Wigan , they all stayed at home and watched it on Pie TV.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:58 pm  

TheButcher wrote:

GT wrote:

I know a well connected member of their supporters' trust. Whilst I'm not exactly an expert, I've got a pretty good idea of how well they're coping. They need a huge change in fortunes to be able to continue to survive at the stadium.

At least you used the word "are" in the right grammatical context in that sentence, mind.

But let himself down with the 'You're'. Bless.

Baby steps, man, baby steps.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:21 pm  

middleman wrote:

Couldn't have put it better myself , the veneer had been slipping since the messianic appearance of Dr K.
You've got to feel for the Swinton supporter, after decades of living under the Willows mob , firstly we get a Stadium built for us , then when we've made a hash of the move & the moneys ran out up pops this guy.
I would be sick as a dog with the injustice of it all.
However I will be eternally grateful to the Lions for the way they handled the friendly match and the donation.
No such gesture from Wigan , they all stayed at home and watched it on Pie TV.

You'll get a lot of this crap. Firstly, people will pretend they're really concerned for your fate. They are to a degree, but really, they don't care. Secondly, if all goes according to plan, they'll pretend to be really pleased for you, but really, they're wishing it was their club. Thirdly, if you start winning things, they'll slag you all off for being glory hunters.

Witness the shift at Bradford:-

- Bradford nearly die - everyone is concerned
- Bradford sign sponsorship deal they describe as largest in RL - arms thrown up in air about ethical nature of sponsor!

For my part, and based on the above, I'm delighted it looks like it's going to turn out. I wish you every success but not to the point where you overtake my team, Warrington. That's really what everyone wants if they're honest!

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:30 pm  

Tremendous news, sounds like It couldnt have worked out better really.
As a Rugby League fan Im chuffed for you.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:00 pm  

Even for a report in the Manchester Evening Comic it does fill me with great hope that this is now a formality rather than a dream.

The signings have me intrigued as it reads that the Aussies (or at least players from the NRL) may already be here and will be unveiled at the press conference.

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:39 pm  

middleman wrote:

Couldn't have put it better myself , the veneer had been slipping since the messianic appearance of Dr K.
You've got to feel for the Swinton supporter, after decades of living under the Willows mob , firstly we get a Stadium built for us , then when we've made a hash of the move & the moneys ran out up pops this guy.
I would be sick as a dog with the injustice of it all.
However I will be eternally grateful to the Lions for the way they handled the friendly match and the donation.
No such gesture from Wigan , they all stayed at home and watched it on Pie TV.

Did Wigan raise a team for the friendly and turn up?

Hope all works out next week btw

Re: Dr Marwan Koukash : Sat Jan 26, 2013 12:52 pm  

I really hope all of this comes off for Salford. It would obviously be great for the club, and its fans, but I think the benefits for the game as a whole will be huge. Another big club, spending up to the salary cap in the Salford/Manchester area will improve Super League immensly. Hopefully this will mean that Koukash will really develop the game in the area and get more youngsters/schools/clubs playing the game which will have obvious benefits to the game as a whole and England RL. He definately sounds like the kind of guy that will get all of the right off field structures in place.