Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 8:51 am  

tigertot wrote:

The difference for me was the intensity. You have the attacking skills, as demonstrated by the Myler try, but didn't have same attitude as the likes of Leigh, Salford, WIgan. THere was a scrum about 3/4 through when you were still in the game, but the players just ambled up to it, rather than show slap each other on the back and gee each other up. The difference with Wigan's players attitude in defeat on Thursday was huge.

Very well put.
Interesting to hear the views of other teams fans as you see it through a different lens, without the emotion.
Apart from the small group of idiots who just post brainless goading comments when we lose of course....

We have the skill and ability but lack the intensity, passion and desire.
And watching the likes of HKR and Leigh, that can count for a lot.

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 9:52 am  

Swoggy Loiner wrote:

Maybe Newman should start actually playing the game instead of wanting to show how hard he thinks he is all the time. Unreal talent, but a pest to go with it.

Newman us a talent but is overrated, someone wants to have a word with him, he can go on yo be one if the best, or an irritating twerp along the likes of Jake Connor.

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 10:22 am  

fanstanningley wrote:

Why do you think Newman wont be here next season?

No inside knowledge just a gut feeling.
He is constantly moaning at either the ref or his own players and without doubt has the talent but needs to stop believing all the hype and get his head down and play the game.
Like someone else said he could soon become the next Jake Connor.
My feeling is he will go to the NRL or possibly Union.

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 10:27 am  

chapylad wrote:

No inside knowledge just a gut feeling.
He is constantly moaning at either the ref or his own players and without doubt has the talent but needs to stop believing all the hype and get his head down and play the game.
Like someone else said he could soon become the next Jake Connor.
My feeling is he will go to the NRL or possibly Union.

Don’t think he’s done enough to get that type of gig, so he might get a shock if he does want out!

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 10:55 am  

I also think Newman could be in the NRL next season if he stays fit.
Problem is that our 3/4's rarely do well over there (with the very odd exception).
Their pool are bigger, more athletic and more skillful.

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 11:07 am  

He has the athleticism for the NRL. But you’re right about the player pool. Even if he started ok his injury record would mean he’s one injury away from being replaced.

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 11:14 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

I also think Newman could be in the NRL next season if he stays fit.
Problem is that our 3/4's rarely do well over there (with the very odd exception).
Their pool are bigger, more athletic and more skillful.

Just don’t think he’s at that level yet. He's way off in terms of temperament and still some way to go in terms of skill. SL is the best place for him at the moment.

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 11:36 am  

Simmo71 wrote:

I also think Newman could be in the NRL next season if he stays fit.
Problem is that our 3/4's rarely do well over there (with the very odd exception).
Their pool are bigger, more athletic and more skillful.

N.R.L

He has not even proved to be a quality Super League player yet .

Mainly due to injuries but when has he ever strung 3 or 4 good games together ?

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 11:39 am  

Seth wrote:

Why do we not belive in applying kick pressure?!

Amazing that we don't , but it is not the only thing that is bizzare in our tactics .

Re: RD 11 | Salford Red Devils (H) : Sat May 06, 2023 11:42 am  

Backwoodsman wrote:

Worryingly we have lost our last two games to sides that are well coached and extremely motivated. Neither of these sides will feature in the top four play offs. So that unfortunately that is our our standard at the moment. I thought we had the the basis of a good side in which to build on. Unfortunately at the moment that seems a distant memory. I don’t want smith to go mainly because a new coach would embark on a new round of bringing in new players. The risk of that failure being we would be back to square one. On the other hand I have absolutely no confidence In smith.

Salford may well finish top four on the basis they have the Best coach in the League