Re: Salford Game OFF : Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:07 pm  

salfordlad wrote: Well whatever happens I wish them well. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=541887&tsmp=1357064333Good to see their fans rallying round Yes i agree Frank.

salfordlad wrote: Well whatever happens I wish them well. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=541887&tsmp=1357064333Good to see their fans rallying round Yes i agree Frank.

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:07 am  

Bradford fans rallied round too, as did ours. Their efforts, our efforts and those of Salford fans demonstrate who the Game has always been for, and always will be for - the fans, not SKY!

In Bradford's case, the RFL and other clubs publicly came to their aid - big time. If that is happening for Salford, then it's happening very quietly! Could it be that Salford don't put as much cash through other Sooper Dooper League clubs' turnstiles when they visit them?

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:55 am  

...and theres me thinking the other SL clubs were doing it for the good of the game. SL clubs can't be as self centered as you suggest, they care about the game in general. Isn't that why they have gone from 2 academy teams to just one, and giving the Champ clubs the responsibility to raise the next generation of SL player.

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:07 pm  

Alan wrote:

Bradford fans rallied round too, as did ours. Their efforts, our efforts and those of Salford fans demonstrate who the Game has always been for, and always will be for - the fans, not SKY!

In Bradford's case, the RFL and other clubs publicly came to their aid - big time. If that is happening for Salford, then it's happening very quietly! Could it be that Salford don't put as much cash through other Sooper Dooper League clubs' turnstiles when they visit them?

It is SKY money keeping every professional rugby league club alive.

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:32 pm  

The Watchers memory is not what it used to be but he is pretty sure rugby league was being played for a few years before sky stuck their noses in.

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:40 pm  

there are only 14 professional clubs

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:35 pm  

Which is in today's financial climate about 11 too many.

Re: Salford Game OFF : Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:37 pm  

Ganson's Optician wrote:

It is SKY money keeping every professional rugby league club alive.

But some more than others, eh? The Championship clubs get money from the RFL, which is probably from the SKY contract.

Re: Salford Game OFF : Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:38 pm  

I see that Salford see tomorrow's game with Swinton, as "an opportunity to put much needed funds into the bank." I would have thought last week's game with us would have put at least as much money in there? Also, there is no mention of a game against us next week, on their website.

As an aside to this game, I give you a section of the RFL preview of Salford v Swinton: -

Swinton Lions have signed six players on a dual registration from Warrington Wolves.

Brad Dwyer, Ryan Shaw, Danny Bridge, Gene Ormsby, Jordan Burke and Gavin Bennion will all make their debuts in tomorrow’s friendly against Salford City Reds at the Salford City Stadium.

“They are all quality players who have come through the ranks at Warrington and we are delighted to have them on board," said coach Steve McCormack.

What was the maximum on D/R's?

Re: Salford Game OFF : Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:13 pm  

Alan wrote: I see that Salford see tomorrow's game with Swinton, as "an opportunity to put much needed funds into the bank." I would have thought last week's game with us would have put at least as much money in there? Also, there is no mention of a game against us next week, on their website. As an aside to this game, I give you a section of the RFL preview of Salford v Swinton: - Swinton Lions have signed six players on a dual registration from Warrington Wolves. Brad Dwyer, Ryan Shaw, Danny Bridge, Gene Ormsby, Jordan Burke and Gavin Bennion will all make their debuts in tomorrow’s friendly against Salford City Reds at the Salford City Stadium. “They are all quality players who have come through the ranks at Warrington and we are delighted to have them on board," said coach Steve McCormack. What was the maximum on D/R's? http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/26 ... ost-player Taken from the above RFL news article: "Under the revisions, Super League and Championship clubs will be able to enter into Partnership Agreements: the 13 UK-based Super League clubshave the option to partner with at least one Championships club; any second partnership must be with a Championship club from Cumbria, the North East, the Midlands, the South West, South Yorkshire, London, Wales or France. “The majority of clubs are confident that the new systems will aid the development of young players and help them progress to the highest standard possible,” said RFL Director of Performance and Coaching Jon Roberts. “By entering into partnerships, the Super League and Championships clubs can increase standards by creating increased opportunities for all their players to experience the most competitive first-team action possible.” Under current arrangements, the Championships clubs are allowed to field a maximum of four dual-registered or loan players: that will be increased to five under the new partnership. But then again if your a 'Super Dupper' club who cares what the rules are?

Alan wrote: I see that Salford see tomorrow's game with Swinton, as "an opportunity to put much needed funds into the bank." I would have thought last week's game with us would have put at least as much money in there? Also, there is no mention of a game against us next week, on their website. As an aside to this game, I give you a section of the RFL preview of Salford v Swinton: - Swinton Lions have signed six players on a dual registration from Warrington Wolves. Brad Dwyer, Ryan Shaw, Danny Bridge, Gene Ormsby, Jordan Burke and Gavin Bennion will all make their debuts in tomorrow’s friendly against Salford City Reds at the Salford City Stadium. “They are all quality players who have come through the ranks at Warrington and we are delighted to have them on board," said coach Steve McCormack. What was the maximum on D/R's? http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/26 ... ost-player Taken from the above RFL news article: "Under the revisions, Super League and Championship clubs will be able to enter into Partnership Agreements: the 13 UK-based Super League clubshave the option to partner with at least one Championships club; any second partnership must be with a Championship club from Cumbria, the North East, the Midlands, the South West, South Yorkshire, London, Wales or France. “The majority of clubs are confident that the new systems will aid the development of young players and help them progress to the highest standard possible,” said RFL Director of Performance and Coaching Jon Roberts. “By entering into partnerships, the Super League and Championships clubs can increase standards by creating increased opportunities for all their players to experience the most competitive first-team action possible.” Under current arrangements, the Championships clubs are allowed to field a maximum of four dual-registered or loan players: that will be increased to five under the new partnership. But then again if your a 'Super Dupper' club who cares what the rules are?