Has somebody hacked into your account smithy? I am finding myself agreeing with your first post! On another note, how could mal be causing problems?

Is the coach going to drop himself when he's not playing well? I'm not saying mal is playing bad but we need more zip at the play the ball and i think j smith adds that and not mal. Like i said, at hull kr when smith replaced mal after about 25 mins or so we had more zip. He didn't come off at all during the first half on friday! Is that because of his influence as coach? I think changes need making. Parker is not a prop but where play him? Can we drop adamson or swain who are two of our best players? I think Sidlow should definately be in the 17 as he adds size to our pack.

Think most Salford fans would have been happy to sign either Thackray (he isnt Stapo but he'd do for a starting partner for Cashmere for me) or Raynor as both have proven ability. But in the main I agree Noble will make them the team they turn into this season.

Good signings but don't forget we have an overseas quota. The coach isn't getting the performance for whatever reason

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