Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:57 pm  

Just back from the game.

Shocking is not the word. Even the tackles look half hearted, and forward runs are being made sideways. I thought the 'gelling' might still be taking place but this team do not know how to play together.

Caro was the only one who put any bite in, and Colbon was the only one showing any emotion any time an error was made/a try was conceded.

If I'm honest, I think the scoreline flattered us

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:18 am  

I really can't see how Rob Powell can hang on to his job for much longer it the comments in this tread are true, and i have no doubt they they are. The man is clearly out of his depth at Super League level, and i would suggest the players have little respect for him now as his coaching methods and match day tactics are not working.

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:30 am  

I know it's absolutely no consolation but I'd just like to commend the Bronocos fans who made the trip up. You were an absolute credit to your club and rugby league and were in good spirit after the game despite the result.

On the pitch, to me as a Salford fan it was evident that you had no plan B. It seemed that your game plan was to simply dominate our forwards. As soon as we moved the ball out wide your defence crumbled and it became a case of how many would we score. Hopefully things will get better from here for you. All the best for the season.

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:50 am  

Wisezola. Been my point all along, you cannot blame rp for inability to complete a tackle so yep in my eyes not rp to blame for the 44 points we leaked even the great white hope gower seems to have given up rollocking the boys
Am not interested if they don't want to play for rp they should be playing the best they can for me and padlock and pc plum etc etc
On a plus side at least the players coming off during the second half who had to walk past the away support at least looked utterly ashamed
Jr looked angry

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:24 am  

First 15mins both teams looked quite even. in some respects we were dominating territory and drove well for first 5 tackles and then well nothimg. Then when Salford got their first break down our right side they scored. Two further breaks lead to trys. Add to that a couple of breaks that were caught. Fourth try of first half resulted from something like 3 penaltiestaking Salford to our line and Feka from 5 yards was a dead cert. Start of second half there might have been a brief suggestion of trying before we were opened again far too easily.


It did help that Salford were cheatimg as they had planned moves with a deepish backline and options with everyone knowing what they were doing and moving. Also they were prepared to keep the ball alive. it started to look like a demonstration match. i think they got bored or were worried the score board couldn't accommodate 50 points. A brief flurry while Salford did their warm down in the last 15mins does not disguise a clueless performance.

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:03 am  

What's all this rubbish about RP not being responsible for defence?!? Brown and Maguire single handedly revolutionised the defence (that's pronounced DEEEEEfence btw) at Hudds and Wigan. Organise, inspire, motivate that's his job and he sucks at it.

I had a bad feeling as soon as I saw our preseason vid on YouTube (other video sharing websites may as well not be available). You hear about Wire players running up sand dunes until they vomit, our boys were jogging round a nice lush park holding hands.

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:17 am  

Our tackling was described on Sky as "Powderpuff".......I,m embarassed to be a fan this morning....Time for major changes before things(if they can) get any worse....

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:24 am  

Aussie Rules at your club I feel and Powell would be more suited to a less demanding role at the club. The imports will not respect either his qualities, previous professional performances at SL level or his age.

Such as Gower, Dorn & Bryant have more experience in their little finger than RP at this level and just wont be playing for him.

LB - with so many antipodeans need either an experienced Aussie (even Dave Woods would do) or Brian Noble immediately if not sooner.

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:35 am  

By the sounds of it I'm glad I didn't take advantage of my day off and make the journey up to watch our boys and see the new Salford ground, sounds like we have brought in good pro's and kept the fragile mentality that we have had with our weak squads over recent seasons. If this continues for much longer I will be joining those calling for Powell to step down or step aside because it seems to be mental rather than structural, and that is not something that gets readily fixed without bringing in a player (ie Henry Paul when he joined the club) and that is a problematical option with Hickey ineligible and the club at or around the salary cap. The other more obvious one would be to bring in a proven coach, and a proven winner who seems to be a good man-manager and motivator; Brian Noble in and we have a chance at going for the play-offs, leave it for much longer and we can write of this season (and potential crowd boosts) until 2013.

Re: Salford v Broncos Match update : Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:49 am  

Right now the club is a joke. Powell should hand in his resignation.