I sat there today and a genuine tear came into my eye as it finally sunk in Salford is now a contender amongst the big teams in SL.
A couple of points from today though. In a sheet of paper someone next to me had there were distinct differences in references to rugby league and then to rugby when building on what we already have so I wondered at the time what that might be in relation too and then a few Sale people wandered in!
Some wag in the gym afterwards came up with a blinder that one of the rides in the water park could end up in a splash down in the farm for fans from Warrington

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One thing for sure today is that we have seen the future way the club will be run on an uber professional base, I think more money would have been spent today on this event that went into marketing the last game at the Willows and the first game at Barton.
The cheer for Chase and Hock was amazing but I was surprised and pleased that when Jake Mullaney was announced the level went up a notch - I guess I'm not the only one who thinks getting him could be a master stroke.
I liked the ironic mutterings when Barker was mentioned for being a good journo.
All in all what a brilliant event, I now can't wait to see who they have identified for 2015 as if this lot are anything to go buy we will have God, Allah and Buddha as our starting front row.
Just read that Chase and Hock are on 4 yr deals which to me is a massive statement and offers the club the chance to build going forward around class players.