That post goes for me too sadly. In the same way it is important for Myler to do what is best for him - we should do what is best for us now. Highest price we can get for Myler and try and forge a partnership between players who are staying. I have nothing against Myler about this - it all makes sense sadly but it does call into question how the supposed equality of the Franchise System operates in actuality?

You're not seriously suggesting that Martin Offiah made the decision, against Myler's wishes are you? If you are then that's a pretty strong allegation which I'm sure you can back up. If you're not then it follows that Myler turned it down, not Offiah as you suggest.

He will still be under 22 upon expiration of his contract, so will still command a fee. No lose situation financially for Salford.

I believe that Offiah is doing his utmost to get Myler to Warrington. He'll have told him what he thinks he should do... and that will be to turn down the Salford offers and get set for a Warrington move. Myler has already said that he's leaving it up to his agent... which from that quote alone says that the offer is being refused by Offiah.

Either way... as an agent... Offiah will benefit financially whatever the option... he'll just benefit more if he goes with Warrington.

Myler is very good, but 2nd only to sean long? Personally i would put Rob Burrow ahead of Long either way. Perhaps Offiah has forgot about Mr Burrow?

Just to change the angle of this a little... what is it that disappoints people so much about this whole scenario ?

Being the small club again ?
Loyalty ?
Lack of ambition ?

What is it ?

Personally... I'm disappointed with the way these things are carried out. I'm disappointed that Martin Offiah is conducting business this way... I don't like the whole agent thing. The guy is a legend in the game without question. I'm still proud to have seen him in a Salford shirt... and admire the tries he scored in the game. When I'm an old man... I'll still be proud to have witnessed him playing our beloved game... he was a class act. For the tries he scored and the image he gave the game... he deserves a living out of the sport... but not at the expense of us.

I agree I think Burrow, is better than Myler at this point. Myler has to improve his defence somewhat for me to be stating he is the second best half back in the country.

Thats the money shot, Does Offiah agent for other people of a simular standard to Myler or is he the jewel in the crown if you know what i mean.
Partime Dj / Part time agent probably gives you the correct answer.

why do we have to have all this contract talks now when there is still most of the season to go, cant it wait like till the end of season like football.it only unsettles fans and players

Well said mate. Totally agree with the above statement.

Offiah may well be doing his best to get Myler to Warrington. However the decision is still Myler's.

And has for 'leaving it up to his agent' - you're being a bit silly if you're implying that this means that he is letting Offiah make the decision. The reality is that if Myler signs for another team, Warrington or otherwise, it will be because that's what he wants to do and doesn't want to play for Salford any more. Money may well pay a massive part in that but the reality is that it's still his call.

ricky sherriffe and worrincy are offiahs clients as well

www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... lford.html bottom 2 paragraphs forgets who gave him is start in the game until mcrae signed him from widnes-its going 2 be interesting at the willows friday

www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... lford.html bottom 2 paragraphs forgets who gave him is start in the game until mcrae signed him from widnes-its going 2 be interesting at the willows friday

It really does my head in that hes rejected the contract. Whatever happened to loyalty in sport

Not another thread

I know mate, think it must be a thing of the past. Feel for your club if that is the case, as you gave him his chance when no one else would

Could that money pay for the new staduim ... or at least start SOMETHING ,, in 2 years time ..i hope SALFORD dont get booted out of SL because of WILKOs ... false promises ...... come on WILKO you cant take it with you

He's going. Get use to it.

I have, just wish it was made official though.

a subbuteo stadium maybe

question salford fans-do we play him for rest of season or go with smith and ratchford

Personally, I'd play him for the rest of the season and for the next season as well.

Make him play for us untill his contract runs out.

He may not have a fantastic season next year and the other clubs who want to sign him may not be interested.

These things are never made official until long after the event.

I am dissapointed in Offiah more than anything, he asks the club to offer Myler a record breaking contract which they duly oblige to and Offiah is left reeling as he thought he was calling their bluff. It hasnt been Myler's or Offiah's intention to sign an extension with Salford for weeks, but instead we all have to witness this circus.

I see richie myler as rejected the new contract offer it looks like he is set to leave. What concerns me is the lack of ambition by the club to keep hold of him and again makes you wonder what is happening behind the scenes at the club. Also makes me have questions about the stadium

Not sure how much more we could have done. We apparently offered a very long well paid contract but it looks like its not enough. Unfortunately we may have this happen again and again. However galling we cannot compete with better supported wealthier clubs. Until we have a new stadium and until we get a substantial sustained increase in crowds we will struggle to hold on to our better players. Warrington offer a better prospect right now than we do. Nice shiney new stadium National coach at the helm and as it appears more money than us. The lack of progress with the stadium has the potential to damage other aspects of our club and may ultimately cost us a franchise. Myler leaving for another club is perhaps the start of the end of our super league existence. Natural pessimist as i am i can only see a bleak future for us.The Stadium is a must have but where is it....