Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 7:01 am  

Shabino wrote:

Lack of vocabulary? He has an excellent vocabulary, used in the most bizarre ways. He basically converts preaching sermons from Church to team talks. All delivered with great passion and enthusiasm. I loved listening to him talking and disappointed not to be hearing more……

Is “thought for today” still on radio 2, Shabba?
Perhaps you recite it on here and bring some spirituality whilst Smith attempts to lead us out of the wilderness to the promised land.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 8:25 am  

Shabino wrote:

Fwiw I don’t think that would be as one sided as you’d think……

Agreed. But only because JP and Kylie are now in their mid 40s

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 1:53 pm  

a piece from the excellent Roy Francis biography which I am currently reading " we need two young,big prop forwards " this is referring to season 1964-5. I guess nothing changes really. Add to that a hooker who can actually pass the bloody ball properly too

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 4:22 pm  

Just watched the highlights if you can call them that. Some of the misses on the edges were very poor.

Also, I’ve given tetevano the benefit of the doubt this year, but his ‘effort’ for their last try looked absolutely shocking.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 4:50 pm  

Not the first time he's not been arsed either...

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 7:58 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Leaving aside the obvious front row issues, the sad truth is that in the key spine positions - full back, stand off, scrum half and hooker - our current options (with the possible exception of a fit Sezer) are nowhere near the best in the league in their position. The decision to extend Myler's contract was a classic example of our lack of ambition in this regard. Granted we are a better side when he is in it, but with 30 seconds thought I can name Field, Welsby, French, Tompkins, Coote and Connor. They are clearly much, much better Full Backs. Try the same exercise with Leeming and Austin and it gives you a sense of the size of the problem. Depressing.

Seizer ? leave it out mate the guy has been garbage when he has played

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 8:14 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

Seizer ? leave it out mate the guy has been garbage when he has played

The both club and the player have acknowledged he was playing with a debilitating groin injury for the early part of the season. That's why he's been out so long. At least give him a chance when fit. But that's not really your style is it, mate?

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Mon May 16, 2022 9:06 pm  

chapylad wrote:

I was referring to his much quoted lack of vocabulary and trying to use words that have no relevance.
I wasn`t talking about his coaching faults even though he has had no SL experience he did well to rally the players and get the team spirit back.

Even if we had no clue what he was talking about it doesn't really matter. Obviously the players seemed to cotton-on and were well motivated!

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Tue May 17, 2022 12:16 am  

Frankly I'm past caring about what some of our players think or feel. It seems like some of them need to have their hands held constantly on the pitch and off. Right now I hope they are focused on whether they are doing enough to stay at the club. If not the Championship (at best) awaits a fair few. I'm sure Smith will manage this better than I would, but there needs to be more than just motivation but some personal responsibility.

Re: RD 12 | Salford Red Devils (A) : Tue May 17, 2022 5:42 am  

ArthurClues wrote:

The both club and the player have acknowledged he was playing with a debilitating groin injury for the early part of the season. That's why he's been out so long. At least give him a chance when fit. But that's not really your style is it, mate?

The lack of effort does not come from the groin injury , i guess we will find out that several others have had serious injuries eventually .