class of 2016 part 6

Connor Williams

Another graduate of the academy set up, has earned a spot in the 2016 squad, will be looking to continue his good form into the new season

Jordan Andrade

The big powerful forward previously  played in the 2013 Armed Forces World Cup and caught the eye of Tim Sheens during an inter-services game at the AJ Bell Stadium in July will be looking to make a impression in Superleague in 2016

Josh Jones

The England Knights international will be looking to make a instant  impact in Super League after a period in Rugby Union, equally at home in the centre or 2nd row with bursting runs and strong defence he could become a fans favourite in 2016

Daniel Vidot

The versatile Samoa international can play in at centre or out wide. with Pace, Power and aggression in his play he will bring added Xfactor to a already impressive back line.

Class of 2016 part 5

Josh Wood

The young scrum half has had 1st team experience and will hopefully get more opportunities in 2016 after successful seasons in the academy.

Mathew Haggerty

Returning to Salford where it all began in 2014 the big, powerful forward who has great potential will be looking to continue his development in 2016.

Matt Gee

After a going out on loan at Hunslet to help his development, a 2015 academy starlet showed he is full of running and hard work. Will be looking at 2016 as a opportunity for a spot in the starting 17

Mathew Wilkinson

Another graduate from the academy in 2016, fans are excited about his progression so far at Salford.

Liam Bent

A rising star in the academy set up Liam has impressed at both loose forward and prop in 2015 and hopefully will continue his development in 2016.

Class of 2016 part 4

Matt Sarsfield

 A driven player. He is a natural second rower with good skills and leg speed he will add extra quality to the pack. Looking for a big 2016 in the Red shirt.

Jordan Walne

Tough tackling, hard working forward will be looking for another big season in 2016.

Ryan Lannon

A product of Salfords academy system has impressed in his performances so far in the 1st team. If his development continues will become the main stay of Salfords pack for years to come.

Carl Foster

Impressive in 2015 when selected the young forward when the opportunity arose performed Hopefully 2016 will be more of the same.

Mason Caton Brown

With speed and agility when given service he can be deadly, a prolific try scorer in his career in RL. 2016 we are hoping for more trys to come in the red shirt of Salford.

Jake Bibby

Another star product from our academy hard work and determination so far has elevated him to the 1st team squad.
We are looking forward to seeing him continue his progress and see what he can achieve in 2016.

Class of 2016 part 3

Mark Flannigan

A tough no-nonsense player with a strong work ethic Mark will add extra spice to the forward pack. A experienced player who has performed at the top level all his career

Gareth O'Brien

Comfortable at Fullback or half back there is genuine excitement about Gaz pulling on the Red shirt.
Creative and quick as well as experience in big games will mean big things are coming from this man in 2016.

Adam Warne

The young prop has been impressive in a Salford shirt so far, good go forward and a willingness to do the hard work means 2016 could be his season to blossom.

Olsi Krasniqi

Aggressive in defence and powerful in attack the Salford faithful have taken him and his style of play to their hearts.
Looking forward to more of the same in 2016.

Phil Joseph

The experienced Welsh forward with international experience will be invaluable to Salford this season.
His hard working, blockbusting play will give the fans something to cheer in 2016

Class of 2016 part 2

The powerful forward will be looking to make a huge impact in his 1st season at Salford, A strong runner and tough tackler in the NRL will he be one to watch in the Salford pack in 2016? 

A young athletic forward who always works hard with good go forward and defensive skills, we are looking forward to seeing him continue his development with a even better season in 2016? 

A solid performer in 2015 with good defensive skills  and a threat with the ball in his hand. 2016 is a opportunity to continue to show he provides both xfactor and hard graft in this Salford pack 

Captain Tommy Lee will be looking inspire his troops to a top 8 finish in 2016, a player who will always give 100% on the field, a hooker who will create and also do the hard work around the ruck area. Will lead from the front and be the heart beat of the team in 2016.

Salfords onfield organiser with a full preseason behind him will be a key player in 2016, with his tactical awareness, kicking game and experience in the big games he will be a valuable assit for Salford this season

The new prop forward will bring size, power and a never say die attitude to the Salford pack, as Captain of Wales RL his experience at international level and in super league will become more valuable as the season goes on.

The Class of 2016 part 1

The classy standoff has been reunited with Tim Sheens after originally playing under him in 2010 for West Tigers, A creative player who scores all kinds of tries will Robert give Salford a cutting edge in 2016?

A fans favourite for his powerful bursting runs, Salford fans are looking forward to another season of aggressive defence and top quality centre play. Can Junior reproduce the form that won him podcast player of the year in 2014?

The Salford wing man is a top finisher, scoring tries though electric pace and bruit strength he can cause problems for any opposition both from distance and close to the line. With improved service this year can he be Salfords top try scorer?

A powerful centre who is a brilliant goal kicker was one of Salfords most improved players in 2015, a hard worker both in attack and defence will Josh be Salfords top points scorer in 2016?

Salfords #NO1 fullback will be looking to build on last years heroics.With pace to burn and safe under the high ball he will be a player to watch in 2016. Another strong season this year will Niall be knocking on the door for international recognition?

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A new loan signing for Salford "The tank on the flank" will be looking to reproduce the performances that made him one of the most feared wingers in Super league. With pace, power and a aggressive running style can Justin take Salford to the next level in 2016?

A look forward to 2016

The start of the 2016 season is not far away and its an important season both on and off the field for Salford Red Devils.
As fans of this great club we have seen a few false dawns come along over the years but it seems Tim Sheens, Ian Watson and Marwan Koukash have got their heads together  and created a squad with a mix of youth, experience, quality and graft which will hopefully break Salfords top 8 voodo.

Graft over craft

As a fan all we ask the players who are lucky enough pull on the red shirt to do is give 100%. To look in the mirror the morning after a game and think they had nothing more to give.  The squad of 2016 i feel will not disappoint in this area.
Certain flair players and big time charlies have departed and been replaced with players with work ethics and a hunger to succeed.
In certain games in the last few seasons we have been out "enthused" and out "fought" or even "out thought"  which resulted in narrow season shaping losses.
With the promise of a super fit team both physical and mentally after a tough pre season the class of 2016 should have enough "juice in the tank" to come out on top against teams who will be competing for a top 8 spot.

All you need is Lui

Rangi Chase left the club and fans like myself wondered who would be the next Merlyn in Salfords Castle and after watching  Robert Lui at Rochdale he has one hand on the cape.
Its still very early in the season but he oozed class every time he touched the ball at Rochdale, his decision making and kicking game was measured and the important thing was it didn't look forced .

Im not a fan of Australian Rugby so I had no prior notice of how good this guy was (apart from a couple of you tube videos ) but providing he stays fit in our Super fit team he could be the Andrew Dunnerman of 2016.

Growing on and off the field

Attracting new fans is always a tough battle off the field for the club, based in a football dominant area surrounded by two of the most successful football clubs its so important Salford are seen to be successful to try and attract new fans.
Trying to branch out the Red Devil "brand" to people of Manchester and surrounding areas will succeed if we as a club are seen to  win more than we lose over a sustained period of time.
The club are in local schools and amateur clubs promoting the club as well which is so important, doing the ground work will pay off in the long run as long as the success comes.

I really hope this season, 2016 is the year the blue touch paper is lit and Salford start to achieve a top 8 finish with a decent cup run on a regular basis and grow into a club that it should be both on and off the field.

Salford Red Devils rollercoaster

The start of the season is always a nervous time for me, I spend my time looking at the fixtures list trying to predict how many points Salford will get this season.

This seasons attempt for a  top 8 will be full of ups and downs, there will be games we expect to win but fail to do so as well as snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at others but as a Salford fan I wouldn't want it any other way.

Id hate to follow a team that just turns up and wins where is the fun in that?, supporting a team though thick and thin and experiencing a whole range of emotions during the journey is what keeps people coming back.

Time to strap yourself into the Salford rollercoaster next stop...success?