Young Guns Sign Up For Reds’ Challenge
July 31, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
As Salford City Reds continue to prepare for their return to Super League for the 2009 season, the club can confirm the signings of Stefan Ratchford and Adam Sidlow on three year and two year contracts respectively.
Both 20 years of age, the utility back and prop have made great strides in the first team this season, proving that they are capable of holding a place in next year’s Super League.
Director of Football, Steve Simms said:
“This is great news for the club and an investment in the young players on the team. I believe we have lots more to come from these two promising players.”
A product of the Reds Academy, Ratchford was voted the U21’s player of the year in 2007, making six Super League first team appearances in the same year, whilst Sidlow will make his Super League debut next season having been signed from Widnes prior to the 2008 season.
Reds Head Coach, Shaun McRae commented:
“Both Stefan and Adam have earned the right to Super League contracts with their performances this season. They are now able to take the next step on the ladder and handle week in, week out pressures that Super League provides.”
The Reds travel to Halifax this evening for round 15 of the National League with Robbie Paul back in the starting line up, with a win tonight taking them seven points clear at the top of the league table.
31/07/08: Halifax 18-36 Reds (NL1)
July 31, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
| Halifax RLFC 18-36 Salford City Reds |
| The Shay, Halifax |
| Thursday 31 July 2008, 7.30pm |
| National League 1 – Round 15 |
Match Report to follow
| National League 1 | |
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| Halifax (10) 18 | Salford (24) 36 |
| Tries: Gibson 2, P Smith, M Greenwood | Wilshere, Turner, Ratchford, Gardner, Littler |
| Goals: Haley | Wilshere 8 |
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Attend: 2,571
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AS IT HAPPENED FROM THE BLOG..
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| SalfordCityReds: Reds win 36 – 18, denying Halifax a bonus point, meaning a win next week will win the league! |
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| SalfordCityReds: 77 mins – Reds penalty, Wilshere. 36 -18. 20 points for John tonight! |
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| SalfordCityReds: 75 mins Reds penalty, Wilshere. 34 – 18 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 71 mins, Fax try in the corner by Gibson. Missed conversion 32 – 18 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 68 mins – Ratchford try, 70 metre interception under the posts, converted by Wilshere. 32 – 14 to the Reds! |
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| SalfordCityReds: Salford guilty of too many mistakes at the moment, giving Halifax hope. |
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| SalfordCityReds: 52 mins – Fax try by Smith, from an almost identical kick from Black. Conversion missed. 26 – 14 to the Reds |
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| SalfordCityReds: 48 mins – Wilshere penalty, Reds 26-10 |
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| SalfordCityReds: Fax fans not happy with the ref but he has got most decisions spot on tonight! |
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| SalfordCityReds: Teams are out for the second half. |
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| SalfordCityReds: Solid performance from Salford so far. Perhaps should be out of sight, but so far so good! |
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| SalfordCityReds: Half time Halifax 10 Reds 24 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 33 mins – Reds try, Gardner, following great Myler bomb! Not converted by Wilshere, 24-10 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 28 mins – Fax try, Gibson from a poor defensive effort by the Reds. Conversion missed 20-10 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 25 mins, Reds penalty, Wilshere 20-6 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 23 mins – Reds penalty, Wilshere 18-6 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 16 mins Wilshere try, not converted. Reds lead 16-6 |
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| SalfordCityReds: 12 mins – 12-6 Greenwood try from a good kick through by Black. |
| LATEST // 31/07/2008 // |
| SalfordCityReds: Ten minutes gone and Fax get out of their half for the first time! |
| LATEST // 31/07/2008 // |
| SalfordCityReds: 12-0 Wilshere converts from the other sideline! |
Rugby Roundup Podcast 31/7/08
July 31, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
This week’s Rugby Roundup featuring interviews with Head Coach Shaun Mcrae and Testimonial star Paul Highton.
Don’t forget you can subscribe for free through iTunes.
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Coach travel to Halifax
July 28, 2008 by Steve Mc · Comments Off
Travel is available to Halifax this Thursday priced at £10 return. Coach leaves at 5.30 from The Willows.
Call in and get your tickets or reserve and pay on the phone. 0161 736 6564
25/07/08: Reds 46-12 Leigh Centurions (NL1)
July 25, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
| Salford City Reds 46-12 Leigh Centurions |
| The Willows, Salford |
| Friday 25 July 2008, 8pm |
| National League 1 – Round 14 |
Match Report courtesy of our partner Manchester Evening News.
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SALFORD celebrated their pending elevation to the Super League by putting rivals Leigh in their place at the Willows last night.
Reds turned the screw in the second half last night to round off a momentous and eventful week for the club.
It was one-way traffic after the break as Salford’s superior skill shone through and proved too much for Neil Kelly’s spirited Centurions.
Leigh bagged a couple of tries from Ian Mort and Dave Alstead but the outcome of this one was never in doubt.
Mal Alker, Richard Myler, John Wilshere, Adam Sidllow, Stefan Ratchford and Jordan Turner powered over for second-half tries to increase Reds’ lead at the top of National League One.
The Reds had led 10-4 at the break thanks to tries from Paul White and Matt Gardner.
Mort replied for the Centurions but Salford looked the part and now offer a great opportunity for seasoned players.
With only four games left before the play-offs, several Reds players are hoping to land Super League contracts.
Reds are among a number of clubs who have already been alerted about the possible availability next season of Saints star Paul Sculthorpe.
He could join his brother Danny at Wakefield but would prefer a move closer to his Wigan base if he is to prolong his career.
Sculthorpe claims he still has plenty to offer but potential buyers would be taking a huge gamble bearing his mind his horrendous injury record and his age.
Reds will certainly have to bolster their squad and therefore it was not surprising to see Andrew Clarke in the main stand mingling with players in between checking test messages.
Clarke, one of the game’s most high profile agents, has lost no time this week informing Reds of players within his stable who may be of interest to them in the near future.
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| Salford (10) 46 | Leigh (4) 12 |
| Tries: White, Wilshere, Ratchford, Turner, Alker, R Myler, Gardner, Sidlow | Alstead, Mort 2 |
| Goals: Wilshere 7 | |
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Attend: 4,554
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Rugby Roundup Podcast 23/7/08 (Licence Special)
July 24, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
If you want to listen to the show on the go you can now subscribe to our radio show through the iStore in
iTunes for free.
Simply head to the iTunes Store in the menu and search for rugby toundup or even just Salford and we’ll pop up before yur very eyes and you’ll be able to subscribe and automatically get new episodes for your ipod or PC, or if you just want individual ones you can collect them too.
If you don’t want to go down the iTunes route, click below to hear it.
Here’s this week’s show packed full of interviews with key people after this week’s momentous licence decision.
First aired Weds July 23 6pm
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Leigh Reserve game off / Workington rearranged
July 24, 2008 by Paul Mc · 4 Comments
Just a quick note. Tonight’s game against Leigh reserves has been called off. Apologies for the late notice.
Also now the fixture against Workington reserves will be played at The Willows on Tuesday evening.
Chance to Train with a Star
July 23, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
WIN THE CHANCE TO TRAIN WITH A RUGBY LEAGUE AND CO-OPERATIVE STAR!
We’ve teamed up with The Co-operative, sponsors of The Co-operative National Leagues and Conference, and an Official Partner of The RFL, to offer a real ‘money can’t buy’ rugby league experience.
Four lucky children will win the chance to take part in a special training camp with Salford City Reds on 4th August with Robbie Paul, a Co-operative ‘Good For Everyone’ ambassador.
Robbie Paul is one of the most recognised and celebrated players in rugby league, and is the current vice captain of Salford City Reds and a former New Zealand international. He spent over a decade at Bradford Bulls where he achieved winner’s medals in the Challenge Cup, Grand Final and World Club Challenge competitions.
Our winners will get to attend The Co-operative ‘Good For Everyone’ training camp, where they’ll be put through their paces and receive expert advice from Robbie Paul, including physical skills, question and answer session and healthy eating tips.
You’ll also receive a signed Co-operative t-shirt from Robbie Paul, and refreshments on the day.
It’s certainly a once in a lifetime opportunity and all you have to do to stand a chance of winning, courtesy of The Co-operative, is answer the following simple question:
Which Salford City Reds player scored a hat trick at the clubs recent Cup fFnal win over Doncaster?
Email your answer, including full contact details to marketing@reds.co.uk
Entrants must be aged 16 or under.
Deadline for entries is 5pm on Thursday 31 July 2009
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Reds Cash In on Ray
July 23, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
Ray Cashmere playing for North Queensland Cowboys
North Queensland Cowboys star Ray Cashmere has become the first major signing for Super League’s newest team.
The Reds, having been granted one of the 14 new licences for 2009-2012 on Tuesday moved immediatly to tie up the 28 year old prop on a three year deal starting from the beginning of next season.
Free giveaway at game this Friday
July 23, 2008 by Paul Mc · Comments Off
Here’s something for you to thank everybody for great support this season courtesy of our new friends and sponsors at HD Cable.
The Willows will be awash with red this Friday (25 July) courtesy of the Reds new 2009 sponsor hdcable.co.uk.
To celebrate the Reds return to engage Super League for the 2009 season, hdcable.co.uk is generously giving away thousands of FREE commemorative “Super Salford!” T-Shirts, to supporters attending this Friday’s clash against Leigh Centurions.
Chris Pinder, MD of HD Cable said:
“We wanted to do something for the fans to celebrate all the club’s fantastic achievements so far this year. I thought of buying all the fans a pint but that would have left out all the younger supporters! So a T-Shirt is something that fans can take away, keep and hopefully wear with pride. After yesterday’s news the ‘Super Salford!’ slogan seemed to sum up everything perfectly.”
Supporters will be able to pick up T-shirts in the ground on Friday night before the game and the club are urging all fans to join in the celebrations and wear their T-shirts with pride as they mark their win of the Northern Rail Cup and a return to Super League.
Tickets for the game are on sale from the club shop priced at £15 for adults and £9 for children. For further information call the ticket office on 0161 736 6564.
