Re: Salford : Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:13 pm  

Salford knew exactly what they were doing..

They kept shtum until the fixtures were released, gave it a couple of days so fans and the club to make arrangements for Catalan away and Magic bookings.
Plus the championship to finalise all their fixture arrangements, then come out with the cap in hand at a time where simply it was impossible not to bail them out.

I would issue a B grading immediately to come into force in November 2025. There would be a big surge of teams pushing towards A status knowing there will be at least one automatic position for grabs, and perhaps 2 with a relegated team should Salford not finish bottom.

Re: Salford : Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:49 pm  

What the Salford Red Devils’ CEO said
Paul King, CEO, said, “Thanks to RL Commercial for working with us on this matter. This affords time for the Club to consider all investment options and to continue to collaborate with the council and our friends at Sale Sharks to support the purchase of the stadium.

“We are hopeful that is imminent, at which point we look forward to progressing the build of our Advertising Screen, to provide the Club with an additional revenue source.”

There was also an update from Chief Operating Officer Claire Butters who ‘has been working with the off-field team in developing a 5-yea commercial strategy to ensure long-term success.

Butters said: “The Front of Shirt partnership is one we are really excited for, and one we look forward to growing.

“We know we have work to do commercially. This is a big Club with a rich heritage, our job is to re-establish Salford Red Devils as the Club of Salford and build something special here that people love and want to be part of.

“The Salford spirit knows no limits and that’s the mindset we’re adopting.”

Re: Salford : Tue Nov 26, 2024 9:00 am  

rubber duckie wrote:

I would issue a B grading immediately to come into force in November 2025. There would be a big surge of teams pushing towards A status knowing there will be at least one automatic position for grabs, and perhaps 2 with a relegated team should Salford not finish bottom.

Yes this cashflow crisis / inability to be a going concern / bailout should be penalised by the grading system. All that is happening is that the RFL are enabling Salford to limp on.