Wire fans really make me laugh- little old Salford show a little bit of ambition and everyone's there to kick us down. It wasn't too long ago when you were in a similar position to ourselves playing at Wilderspool in front of 5-6k fans.



We may never hit the dizzy heights of Wigan, Saints, Leeds dare i say it- Warrington but at least were trying to progress as a club. We've got an old decrepid stadium were a sh*te club, we attempt to get a new staduim were delussional, we try an improve our squad- were recruiting a dads army!!! It seems nothing we do is good enough for some people (i include some Salford fans in that aswell!)



FWIW Barker is a complete tool and seems to pluck his exclusive stories from thin air but its about time we were linked with some good players for once! Briers is never going to come Solly but when Wire fans dismiss it purely because of our current stature really winds me up- It wasnt too long ago we were in a similar position, times change people!!

First phase i believe is only a 12k stadium, the additional phases and stadium increases is dependant on crowds etc...

Oh okay fair enough then

Don't judge all Wire fans on the comments of a few. I for one want to see a strong Salford in a modern stadium attracting good crowds. Anything that improves RL as a sport should be encouraged.

well said !

Why ?

Granted, some of the toilet facilities are very poor, outdated, even embarrassing, but that fact apart, why is it such a disgrace ?

Which other aspects are disgraceful ?

I've been attending The Willows for nearly 40 years and have never thought of the stadium in such a way.

.......and they didn't even bother to say '[iwires[/i'. Hull and Wire both enjoyed major crowd boosts after moving, even though neither club was instantly more successful on the field. I expect Salford's crowds to at least double to start with. It probably costs little more to build a 20k capacity than a 14k capacity, anyway.

Good luck to them, anything to save me going to the current sh*thole every year will do for me. As for the Briers thing, it isnt happening, but a stronger rumour, and it is just that, a rumour, is that Luke Robinson will return. Time will tell.

I like the traditional grounds like Salford, Wilderspool and KR. It's nostalgic! I love changing ends at half time, the ability to move around and chat to different people. Now we are shepherded to our seats and that's where you will stay for the duration, possibly for years, with the same people week in and week out. The idea of fans mingling is disappearing and new fans don't know how to behave with/treat opposition fans. I think we have lost a lot for the sake of 2 hours of comfort.



That said, I hope that Salford's new ground helps to raise their profile in the city and brings them success. The game needs as many successful clubs as possible

Don't get me wrong, I wish Salford all the best with their plans, I just feel that their biggest problem will be attracting and keeping hold of 'new' fans.



I spend a lot of time in the Salford area working and the general impression I get is that Rugby League has a massive struggle getting people's attention when they have that big footballing neighbour on its doorstep. You certainly don't get that Rugby League 'buzz' that you feel in Wigan, St Helens, Warrington and, dare I say it, Widnes.



I think their marketing team has a massive job on its hands and if they can succeed in even doubling Salford's current crowd average then it will be a huge acheivement.

thats whatsisface then who's best mates with neil barker "journalist"