Boxer Brodie Backs the Reds
May 16, 2005 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
Local lad Michael Brodie, took time out of his punishing training schedule to lend his support to the Salford City Reds on Friday evening.
Brodie who will take on Scott Harrison at the MEN Arena on Friday 3 rd June for the WBO Featherweight title, was as disappointed as the rest of us with the result but reckoned the Reds will bounce back to winning ways.
He said “It’s great to come and support your local team, and I live nearby so I was glad to be invited by the club.”
“I’m hoping that there will be plenty of local support for me down at the Arena when I take on Harrison next month.”
Those of you who fancy a night at the boxing will be pleased to know that tickets for the fight are still available via www.ticketmaster.co.uk
We are all right behind Michael and hope to see him back at the Willows with his title.
Highto Returns
May 13, 2005 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
Fan’s favourite Paul Highton returns to the line-up tonight after three months out with a badly broken arm.
Highton broke the arm in Round One against Wigan and has undergone intensive treatment to get back to fitness.
He told us: “I’m really looking forward to it. I only found out I was in the squad yesterday so it’s just sinking in but I’m really working myself up for it now. I’m a little nervous but once I get out there it’ll pass I’m sure.”
Darren Bamford is also set to continue his run in the first team after scoring against London in the Challenge Cup defeat.
Meanwhile, off-duty Reds’ stars will be on hand to sign autographs and have photos taken between 7.20pm and 7.50pm at various points around the ground.
You will find your players stationed by the Main Stand, the Willows Variety Centre and the North Terrace so come along and say hello!
Salford 18-man : Beverley, Hodgson, Littler, Stewart, Robinson, Coley, Alker, Rutgerson, Sibbit, Highton, Charles, D. Bamford, Jonkers, Haggerty, Dickens, Johnson, Stringer, McGuinness.
Bradford 18-man : Ferres, Deacon, Cook, Fielden, I. Harris, Langley, Lynch, Parker, Paul, Peacock, Pratt, L. Pryce, K. Pryce, Radford, Reardon, Atkins, Vagana, Vainikolo.
Referee: I Smith
Powergen Skills Zone Rolls Into City for the Big Match
May 8, 2005 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
The giant inflatable Powergen Skill Zone has arrived in the city ahead of Sunday’s Powergen Challenge Cup clash with the Broncos.
The sponsor’s will also be hosting their Champion Schools Final at The Willows before the kick off of the main event.
The Skill Zone will be located on the playing field of All Hallows school on Weaste Lane and will be open from midday on Sunday.
Buy purchasing a £3 Junior ticket for the Challenge Cup match at the school gate your child can get access to the Skill Zone, which will be manned by Salford City Reds’ own Community Development team, and the three games at THe Willows starting at 2pm
The Powergen Champion Schools final is the showpiece of the RL schools competition and features the Year 11 (U16) from Whitehaven High School and St Peter & Pauls from Halton, Widnes so come along and cheer the future stars of the game.
Hodgy Makes GB Squad
May 3, 2005 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
Salford City Reds in-form David Hodgson has been selected for the 40-man Great Britain training squad to prepare for this season’s Tri-Nations tournament against Australia and New Zealand.
The full squad in alphabetical order is:
Ryan Bailey (Leeds Rhinos)
Kevin Brown (Wigan Warriors)
Rob Burrow (Leeds Rhinos)
Mark Calderwood (Leeds Rhinos)
Brian Carney (Wigan Warriors)
Eorl Crabtree (Huddersfield Giants)
Keiron Cunningham (St Helens)
Matt Diskin (Leeds Rhinos)
Gareth Ellis (Leeds Rhinos)
Stuart Fielden (Bradford Bulls)
Nick Fozzard (St Helens)
Ade Gardner (St Helens)
Lee Gilmour (St Helens)
Martin Gleeson (Warrington Wolves)
Iestyn Harris (Bradford Bulls)
Mickey Higham (St Helens)
David Hodgson (Salford City Reds)
Richard Horne (Hull FC)
Paul Johnson (Bradford Bulls)
Paul King (Hull FC)
Jamie Langley (Bradford Bulls)
Sean Long (St Helens)
Danny McGuire (Leeds Rhinos)
Adrian Morley (Sydney Roosters)
Terry Newton (Wigan Warriors)
Jamie Peacock (Bradford Bulls) (Vice-Captain)
Leon Pryce (Bradford Bulls)
Kris Radlinski (Wigan Warriors)
Gareth Raynor (Hull FC)
Stuart Reardon (Bradford Bulls)
Keith Senior (Leeds Rhinos)
Paul Sculthorpe (St Helens) (Captain)
Kevin Sinfield (Leeds Rhinos)
Jamie Thackray (Hull FC)
Chris Thorman (Huddersfield Giants)
Danny Ward (Leeds Rhinos)
Chev Walker (Leeds Rhinos)
Paul Wellens (St Helens)
Stephen Wild (Wigan Warriors)
Jon Wilkin (St Helens)
