Widnes 21 Salford 20

After a tight start with both sides trading early sets off six in attacking territory Salford forced a repeat set. A lovely kick through from chase was pounced on by Niall evalds to out Salford 6-0 up. A high kick was caught in goal and a quick tap re start so Widnes move down the pitch. I high tackle was penalised and shortly after another penalty followed and Salford couldn't withstand the pressure as Chris clarkson went over ten yard from the line from a nice short pass. 6-6
Widnes let the kick re start go out into touch so Salford were back on the front foot. Another great kick from chase and evalds was impeded by the Widnes defence. A penalty followed and Cory Paterson forced his way over in what seemed an impossible situation. 6-12.
Chase put another brilliant kick in which turned out to be a forty twenty but Salford failed to capitalise from the next play. Just before the break a wicked kick across the in goal almost got Widnes level but Salford went in 6-12 at half time.
So good work in defence from Junior Sau causes Widnes to spill the ball and from the next set Salford are awarded a penalty for a high shot. Griffin kicks the goal and Salford extend there lead 6-14.
Poor discipline costs Salford again with Widnes being rather fortunate with two penalties and weak defence close to the line as Widnes crash over with Paddy Flynn. 10-14
Nice work out wide from chase and few kick play the balls put Salford on the front foot and Scott Taylor is in from close range griffin kicks the goal and Salford are in complete control 10-20.
A charge down from Patterson follows but Salford then knock on letting Widnes off the hook. It's another Widnes penalty that follows and there in again from close range with stefan marsh. 16-20
Salford really turn up the heat in defence and ah van spills the ball in his own half after great pressure from Jordan Walne. Salford fail to add any points and are harshly penalised when it looks like a loose carry. A good dummy out wide is taken an heremaia races over the kick is missed wide out but the scores are level 20-20.
Both teams trade sets as the game goes end to end looking for a one pointer. Scott Taylor is adjudged to lose the ball when it looked like a Salford penalty. Widnes work the ball towards the post and with moments remaining Danny Craven keeps a cool head to slot a drop goal over and give Widnes a 21-20 lead.
Salford try to get the ball back from the kick off but fail and Widnes see the final few moments out.
Plenty of effort today from Salford and it's hard to take the defeat but that sees us finish 11th going into the middle eights.

Leeds Rhinos 70 Salford Red Devils 6

After a couple of early sets close to the Leeds line the rhinos took the first points after danny McGuire twisted his way over 6-0. After conceding early penalties Adam cuthbertson crashed over from a nice short ball from Paul aiton 12-0.
Adrian Morley was then sin binned for a high tackle on rob burrow.
Further penalties followed and Jimmy kienhorst put Watkins over in the corner then a nice kick from McGuire and brett Delaney pounced to put Leeds 24-0.
Salfords kick off then went out on the full and hardacker raced over after a big over lap and Leeds were rampant at 30-0.
Ryan hall then scored followed by a disallowed effort from former Salford centre Joel moon. Moon did go over minutes later and the teams went in for half time with the score at 40-0.
Ben Jones bishop was denied a try after a poor pass from junior sau went forward. Seconds later ash handley raced from his own half and sent Zak hardacker in for his second 46-0. Niall evalds then put salford on the scoreboard with a nice try under the posts from a grubber kick and cory Paterson kicked the goal 46-6. That's as good as it got for Salford though as tries from hall,kienhorst, Walters and two from Ablett made it 70-6 at the full time hooter and yet another dark day at headingly for the loyal Salford faithful behind the posts.

Salford 18 Warrington 34

Salford Red Devils gave another battling performance but unfortunately for the huge 6 thousand plus crowd who turned up to the AJ Bell witnessed another defeat this time to Warrington.

Salford started on the back foot when Warrington charged down a Theo Fagas kick for Ben Currie to open the scoring. Salford got back in the contest when good work sent Corey Paterson though a gap to score.

Warrington found another gear with Jean Ormsby and Stefan Ratchford putting the wolves in the driving seat. But just before half time Salford hit back when Junior Sa'u reduced the deficit with a try in the corner.

This contest was still in the balance Jean Ormsby added a second for Warrington after the break before Salfords Niall Evalds burst the Warrington defence and just managed to reach over the line for Salford.

Warrington didn't panic and  two tries by Brad Dwyer and a  Ormsby's hatrick try secured Warrington's win.

Salford have now lost six straight games without their main playmaker Rangi Chase and remain 11th in the Super League table.

Salford can feel a bit aggrieved that they didn't get much from Ben Thaler the referee. The penalty count with 5 minutes to go was 11-4 to Warrington.
This type of thing does add fuel to the fire that there maybe a agenda in place.

In the cold light of day Warrington were the better side in patches but the effort from the players cannot be faulted. Hopefully Salfords luck will turn soon.

Salford will look back to a Cory Patterson try which was ruiled out by the video referee for a knock on as being the turning point in the game.

Next game is Widnes at Magic weekend in Newcastle hopefully Salford can win and stop this run of defeats.

Salford 0 Huddesfield 19

A cold, wet and frustrating night at the AJ Bell stadium for Salford Red Devils as they went down 19-0 to Huddesfield Giants.

Salford still lacking several players though injury and suspension lacked creativity though out the game, the players still gave 100% but after couple of promising performances under pressure in the last few weeks unfortunately for Salford they looked to have had their energy levels drained.

The referee didn't help Salford's cause with several decisions which at best could be classed as bonkers, which upset the home crowd

Weller Haraki was sent to the sin bin for fighting as Huddersfield lead by Danny Brough did enough to keep Salford at arms length though out the game

Veteran Adrian Morley was put on report for a potential head-butt which deepens Salford's worries with bigger games to come.

The week off has come at the right time for Salford who will be hoping that the time will allow injured and suspended players to come back and strengthen the team for future battles.

Hull FC 24 Salford 20

Salford  Red Devils  battled bravely but unfortunately  came back from Humberside  with no points as they went down 24-20 against  Hull FC.

Salford started brightly when Kevin Locke scored his 3rd try in 2 games brilliantly caughting a towering bomb to touched down. Theo Fages' penalty put Salford further ahead.

Hull hit back when Tom Lineham's turn of pace beat the Salford defence for Hull's first try, during his celebration  he abused a match official  and was sin binned.

Salford  got to half time leading 6-8 and belief began to grow that Salford with all the injuries and Suspensions could get a win.

Salford started the 2nd half on top with a Greg Johnson's offload bounced nicely for Joe Greenwood to score giving Salford a 8 point lead.

Hull though a powerful Talanoa effort brought Hull to within two points and the game was back in the mix.

Salford extended their lead again on loan centre Gildart pounced just before the dead-ball line to score for Salford, but Hull's Minichiello powered over from close range to reduce the gap to two once again.

After a glut of penalties Hulls  Sa broke Salford hearts scoring the game-winning try under the posts with 6 minutes to go despite  some desperate defence .

Salford  were  brave, with injuries and suspensions hitting the  squad  hard. The players gave everything  they had to try and get a result but unfortunately  couldn't  hang on at the end.

But as fans we could not ask  for any more from the players. They are doing it tough at the moment  but effort, commitment  and heart is all us fans can ask for and we had lots of it last night 

Salford 20 Castleford 22

Brave Salford lost 20-22 against Castleford tigers at the AJ Bell yesterday.

Salford started brightly when Theo Fagas pounced on a loose carry from the Tigers to open the scoring for the Red Devils.

Salford extended their lead when Kevin Locke got over the line for his 1st try in a Salford shirt to give Salford a 10-0 lead after 22 minutes.

Castleford hit back though ex Red Ashley Gibson who finished off 2 well worked tries to tie the scores at 10 all at the break.

The game started slipping away from Salford, Castlefords Nathan Massey skipped though the defence to score.
 
Castleford extended their lead to 12 as a cross field kick was not delt with by Johnson or Evalds allowing Winger Robson to score.

Salford kept the pressure up and after a great break  Gildart Fed Kevin Locke who crossed for his second try of the afternoon. With the conversion was missed but Salford fought on.

After a brief delay when the referee Robert Stokes went off injured Salford though Scott Taylor crossed the line, Greg Johnson conversion to take the score to 20-22  and despite heroics Castleford hung on for the win.

Injuries to Liam Hood, Adrian Morley, Kevin Locke and Scott Taylor added to a already huge injury list as Salford prepare to find some players to complete the Hull FC fixture next week.

 

Leigh 22 Salford 18

It was 2001 all over again for Salford Red Devils as they were knocked out of the challenge cup by high flying championship side Leigh.

Salford opened the scoring early when Theo Fagas barged his way over from close range. A good start by the Red Devils.

Leigh hit back however with 2 tries in 5 minutes Ridyard exposing some weak outside edge defence and McNally finishing of a 50 break under the post to give Leigh the lead. 12-6

Just on half time Salford levelled the scores Lovely break by Theo Fagas allowed Evalds to score and with Patterson adding the extras it was 12 all at half time

Salford regained the lead after half time Salford moved the ball well allowing Evalds to reach over the line again 18-12. The Reds had their noses in front.

Unfortunately for Salford this is where Salfords cup fairlytail ended and Leighs began. Leighs Ryan Brierley intercepted a loose pass by Ben Jones Bishop to tie the score .

Then with 10 minutes to go Jonathan Pownall burst the edge defence of Salford to give Leigh the lead.

Salford had few opportunities in the last 10 minutes and Leigh hung on for another famous cup win.

Injuries to Michael Dobson and Junior Sau were critical to Salford who lacked structure, organisation and creativity at times.
With a possible suspension coming for Cory Patterson after a clash with Greg McNally early in the game Salfords problems have multiplied further.

Castleford a week today is a huge game for Salford to banish this cup disappointment and keep our top 8 hopes alive need somebodies back tho or its going to be a tough day at the office.