I agree with your post this fixture is a banana skin waiting to happen if the lads give it anything less than what they gave against Hull KR and Catalans. One things for sure we look a lot sharper and much more confident now than we did in Cardiff.

The big differences recently is that our defence has really tightened up and we are actually playing some good attacking rugby rather than just predictably driving the ball in and kicking on the last. For me we have a lot more players now asking a lot more questions and there is definately more points in this Salford team compared to last year. The key is working extremely hard as a team and maintaining the strong defence we have seen in the previous two games. Do this again Saturday and I'm sure the result will take care of itself.

COME ON SALFORD . . They made us look very poor at Millenium Magic and it's payback time in front of those TV camera's.

Agree with theredshed.

Nothing but 100% will do! And also think the defence is definatley tightening up. watched the highlight of the catalans game and the defence looked very impressive!

what ever is happening in training it is working. I also tend to think that maybe the team is starting to gel and starting to want to play for each other, rather than just play on the same team as each other (if you get me drift).

lets try and get as many down to the willows as possible!

All season ticket holders should be given 2 'guest passes' per season.
All 'Freebies' should have to gain entry by purchasing a Programme - Then at least we get some money and they have some info' about the Team they are watching.
School kids could be given a ticket - Free admission, must be accompanied by an adult (£10)

If Salford play like the last couple of games, I don't begrudge £20, in fact it's money well spent. The dire product that was being served up at the start of the season, meant getting out of the chaiir to go was an effort, never mind £20. It's all about effort and entertaining rugby, not necessarily winning.

I think we'll give the CRUSADERS a good tonking. COME ON YOU REDS!!!!

Witt up before the disciplinary panel. Would makes things easier if he's given a ban...

don't be daft

and only one of these teams now in Super League, the other four have also been reformed after going bust or never came back.

Can see this happening also. Hope we don't get too carried away after a couple of good wins and expect an easy game. If we win by more than 6-8 points I will be very surprised.

I think the biggest threat the Crusaders will pose is from kicks. Remember last year when poor little McGillvray got targeted and they scored four times directly off kicks. I don't think his confidence ever recovered from that whilst at Salford. Lets hope the new coaching regime are a bit smarter and we pressure the kicker and do extra practice defending kicks in training this week. Maybe a solution is to win the territory battle and prevent them as much as possible from getting into our 20. No doubt our players will be aware of the short kick offs and short drop outs this time.

He's been charged with a Grade B which is a recommended 1-2 match ban. Don't know how often players don't get the ban when they're charged at this grade



If he doesn't play it takes a lot away from their kicking game, but we'll still need to contain Sammut and also actually tackle Schifcofske this time around.

Rinaldi escaped with a fine when he should have been fined but then again he doesn't play for Salford.

Some games shape your season and I see this one as a game in this category, if we can get a 3 4 5 game unbeaten run going a playoff place must be within reach.

The players must remain focused and keep producing the style of rugby we have seen over the last few weeks, keep our defence up and keep our penalty count down.

We very rarely win 3 on the bounce and if we are to progress and continue to move forward on the field this physical and psychological barrier needs to be passed.

I see our current playing staff as good enough to build a winning run its all depends on them not panicing playing their rugby and putting the effort in from the 1st minute to the last.

Winning like losing becomes a habit, we are on the edge of moving to new levels in standards its just a matter of remaining focused and getting the job done

Witt should get banned! If he doesn't its a joke, then again the RFL are bias as towards Crusaders,Catalans and Harlequins we will have to see! They probably just felt sympathetic towards Wakefield with them going into Administration.

They will have a huge boost with 3 new signings coming into their squad, they had a very weak bench last week against Castleford.

80% of their team will be Australian on Saturday!

Reds to win by 18.

I suppose that is good for expansion, and does it meet the criteria for the next Franchise round,

[url=http://www.therfl.co.uk/disciplinaryRFL Disciplinary[/url

Is this a record? 1st week no Reds players taking a trip to Red Hall !

[iSaturday 2nd April 2011

Engage Super League XVI

Salford City Reds v Crusaders Rugby League

KO: 7.15pm (SKY SPORTS)

At The Willows.


REF: Mr Steve Ganson

TJ J Cobb
TJ C Sharrad

VIDEO REF: B Thaler

RR D Merrick
TK A Mills
MC D Campbell

[/i

Oh bl00dy hell - Ganson! And on the telly - he'll never stop blowing his whistle

Ganson

Oh well, we should be winning these games if we're going to do well this year. For me if we get a good start maybe a 10+ point lead and the forwards are putting us on the front foot we should be in control. All we need to do is keep Sammit and Schifcoske quiet, and Witt if he's playing and we should win this one. I for one hope Vinnie Anderson will be fit for this. If Vinnie's still injured and the likes on Feka, Gibson and Parker are, does anyone think we should experiment with Stef in the centre, Smith and Holdworsth HB's and Godwin hooker with young Gareth Owen coming on for two 15 minute spells?

Played 2 won 2 - if possible start the same side surely?

Witt's out on Saturday - banned for one game...

ONE-GAME BAN FOR WITT

[iCrusaders half-back Michael Witt has been handed a one-match ban and a £300 fine after being found guilty of punching.

The Australian was cited by the Rugby Football League's match review panel for striking Castleford full-back Richard Mathers during his side's 56-16 defeat on Sunday.

Witt, who appeared before the RFL's disciplinary committee today, will miss Friday's visit to Salford, against whom he scored a hat-trick of tries in the opening match of the season.[/i

Was thinking the same but if we get an injury down the line to Godwin and Owen has to come in we don't want him coming in with only his experience from last season do we?

Witt, who appeared before the RFL's disciplinary committee today, will miss [size=150Friday's[/size visit to Salford, against whom he scored a hat-trick of tries in the opening match of the season.

Have Sky brought this game forward a day?

or is it just lazy reporting?

The RFL have changed the rules again and banned him until Friday so it allows him to play on Saturday!

I'm not sure whether it's a sign of declining standards, but Ganson is becoming one of the best of the lot as times goes by. Am I right in thinking it's a 7.15pm kick off on Saturday? Oh, and does anyone know when the church hall shut as that was a blinding parking spot!

Ganson will be as bad for both teams, i surpose it helps being on the tv as he will just refer any big decitions on to the video

I think its a very big plus that Witt has been suspended for this game, he seemed to be a dominant force in cardiff and without him Celtic may need to re think a few things for our game friday

As for re thinks, soon Vinnie Anderson maybe fit, how will we fit him our team, no doubt he is a class player but if he does manage to be declaired fit this week do you keep the same side as we have won 2 on the spin or do you put him in as for us he maybe a unknow quanity and may give the crusaders a headake on how to deal with him?

Personally for me Nero has been a revelation in 2nd row, he is quick, powerful and has a quick play of the ball which allows us to get a roll on around the ruck as he is running at forwards who in the main dont have good footwork, i hust hope we keep giving him good ball and he keeps getting over the advantage line.

Im looking forward to it, do we think Crusaders will bring any support with them being on sky? i hope the shed continues where it left off last home game as that would give somthing for stevo and eddie to talk about