Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:24 pm  

Adamjk wrote:

Poor game pretty much but obviously I'd put up with performances like that if we were picking up wins.
Seemed at times like they were offloading about 3 times per set which became more and more infuriating as we just couldn't wrap up the ball carrying arm..

I think it was because the quins were targeting our edges, defensivley we are a bit ropey at times and certain players seem to switch off so when are opponents get 2nd and 3rd faze ball our defence dont switch on react quick enough, its not a new thing mind J Smith was the chief of this last year but since his move in field he's in the action more so doesnt get caught as much imo

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:09 pm  

A game last night where neither fans or the Salford players appeared to be ar$ed.
Our defence is still way below the expected standard,although in attack we still look lively.
Holdsworth again was the stand out performer, but he needs more like minded people around him.
As said if we play like that against Wigan expect a +60 point leathering.

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:40 pm  

Prestwich Red wrote:

A game last night where neither fans or the Salford players appeared to be ar$ed.

Agreed. I said during the game last night that it had the feel of a friendly about it.

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:22 pm  

Attendance for this game?

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:44 pm  

2672 thats 300 less than at the stoop in march. not good

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:56 pm  

ANTWERP RED wrote:

2672 thats 300 less than at the stoop in march. not good

Ouch!

I guess Uruguay V Ghana must of been 1 worth missing the rugby for!

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:15 pm  

Towns88 wrote:

Ouch!

I guess Uruguay V Ghana must of been 1 worth missing the rugby for!

or i would guess with nothing to play for the occasional fan would not want to part with £18, and even the members might feel that £12 is too much for a bottom of the table borefest, plus the total lack of any advertising meant a lot of people would have not known there was a match on.

Roll on next season

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:03 pm  

Sorry to disagree with everyone - but I thought it was an enjoyable match - a real nail biter towards the end with Dan Holdsworth showing what a classy player he is. I also disagree with the criticism of Mr Bentham - I thought he was pretty even handed - though he did miss forward passes BOTH WAYS!!!
We've been whinging all season that we don't perform against the sides around us - well we did last night and got the points - come on, let's have a bit of credit to the team!!

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:43 pm  

Not sure what kind of game people were expecting from two of the poorest teams in the competition. It wasent the worse game i have seen at the Willows and yes the skill levels on show were not the highest. However as Bartonflyer suggests we have beaten one of the teams around us at last. Also agree that Bentham had a decent game. there will always be poor decisions in games but i thought he was ok. Highlight of the game was Fitzs tackle on Dorn. I think it probably ensured we won the game, if Quins had got in front i would have backed them to have held on. All in all a satisfying if uninspiring win will do me fine and dandy.

Re: SALFORD CITY REDS v HARLEQUINS RL [FRI 2/7/10] : Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:32 pm  

Exiledred wrote:

All in all a satisfying if uninspiring win will do me fine and dandy.

Same here.

Onto next week, wonder if Wigan will still be feeling the effects of a Sunday night game in France by the time Friday comes round?