Didn't work out. Can't blame that one on Leeds or Smith - Macdonald left the club with no chance but give him the boot, and pickings were very slim for replacements. If Macdonald hadn't done that he'd still be with us.

Ten players out and 4 in - five with Sivo - and yet the squad somehow feels stronger? Speaks volumes that of the players leaving only Martin is a big loss, and Ruan maybe for potential. While I wish the rest all the best, I don't think any of them will be missed.

We are taking a punt on Gannon and Holroyd being fit, but it looks like Arthur is focusing on having a really strong first choice team, a few versatile players to cover gaps, and then rely on youth. The squad has very little fat in it now - maybe literally if the off season is as brutal as suspected. Maybe that's why it somehow feels more competitive?

[quote="Simmo71":3951o8ib]How can we take Macdonald or Stone? We don't have a quota space available. Or is there dispensation on quota spots as well as salary cap?[/quote:3951o8ib] Dispensation.

In that case there'll be plenty of interest in their overseas players. I'd definitely take Lafai. Wrong side of 30, but still quality. I like Shane Wright as well.

Didn’t we do something similar with Wellington Albert when Widnes got into difficulty. Anyone signed from Widnes was given exemption from cap and quota for the length of that intial contract.

Salford should have done the honourable thing end of last season and stepped down from SL and allowed London to keep their place. With the IMG grading system this makes should not have happened and makes the game look bad

It doesn`t look like we will be signing Watkins or any other Salford player unless we are well under the cap. A meeting of owners on Tuesday, saw the dispensation proposals thrown out - despite Salford being among the clubs to vote in favour of them being put in place. Many clubs believe allowing clubs to spend beyond the salary cap restrictions in place would damage competition integrity.