Obviously, a lot of thought went into the above post, SS (j'appplaud).
Just for context, before Bongser reads it again; are you enthused by Salford's plight? No judgement either way from this party btw.
Personally would love to snaffle Sneyd - it would solve several problems for Leigh all at once: a halfback partner for Lam and a decent kicker from both hand and cup - things would look up for the forthcoming transitional season.
Never like to see a Rugby League club on its uppers. Leigh have been there, Bradford are still years away from stabilising after their "fall from grace", and now both 'Fax & Broncos seem to be in an alarming descendancy, if not death spiral.
Salford's main problems arose with (and are perpetuated by) the move to Barton. Bongser had a mate (Pete, now dead) who used to volunteer at The Willows for years, but stopped even attending games when it would take him THREE buses to get there from the centre of Salford. Marwan K was very well meaning (and paid off all their debts defore leaving) but, like a lot of super-rich people, didn't think of the average bloke (or blokess) in the fanbase. Derek is different.
Think back to The Beeb's post 1895 Final coverage. MK was asked if he would like to get involved with his mate's Centurions (as we then were). He replied in the affirmative "If Derek will let me."
Derek didn't and the next thing we knew Marwan was "bankrupt" (though probably in a Trump sort of way)!!
Statistics: Posted by Bent&Bongser — Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:59 pm
