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2010-09-09T09:07:56

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Unlikely end for Smith

2010-09-09T12:55:55

Salford Reds scrum-half star Matty Smith could finish the season in spectacular fashion by playing in the Old Trafford Grand Final for St Helens.

Smith has been sensationally recalled by Saints for the forthcoming play-offs due to an injury crisis at Knowsley Road.

Signing on

2010-09-09T12:55:54

Giant winger Rob Foxen has re-signed for Swinton.

The 22-year-old joined from Salford at the start of last season and has made a big impression on the Lions coaching staff and the fans.

Hawkyard signs up again

2010-09-09T12:55:51

Richie Hawkyard is putting his money on Swinton Lions finally coming good.

That’s why the 24-year-old from Huddersfield has signed on for next season.

Alker sets example for new boy Tevita

2010-09-09T12:55:51

Tevita Leo-Latu is hoping to pick up where Malcolm Alker left off when he joins Salford City Reds next season.

The New Zealand hooker gave Salford fans a glimpse of what they can expect when he scored the opening try in his last game for Wakefield at the Willows on Sunday.

Time chairman reaped return on investment

2010-09-09T12:55:50

Former Salford coach Kevin Ashcroft claims Reds’ chairman John Wilkinson has been let down and badly advised for far too long by people alongside him.

Ashcroft maintains the Reds long-serving boss has also been far too trustworthy – hence his call for Wilkinson to "get tough" ahead of the club’s move to a new stadium home at Barton.

Neck injury denies Reds legend Alker a final farewell

2010-09-02T12:55:30

Mal Alker has lost the battle to play his last ever game for Salford against Wakefield Wildcats on Sunday.

The City Reds skipper, who announced his retirement as a player three weeks ago, has failed to overcome a neck injury in time for the final Super League game of the season.

Lions hunting head coach?

2010-09-02T12:55:29

Swinton are considering the appointment of a new head coach to work alongside Ian Watson.

Chairman John Kidd and director of rugby Paul Kidd are close to finalising their plans for next season which could see a new man at the helm.

Westwood’s way the benchmark for Reds

2010-09-02T12:55:28

Alan Hunte is urging Salford’s young guns to follow the Ben Westwood route to rugby league success.

The City Reds academy boss has watched from a distance as Warrington’s Challenge Cup winning pack star has developed from an average player at Wakefield into a world class operator at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Stefan aims to end on a high

2010-09-02T12:55:27

Stefan Ratchford's first 80 minutes at fullback came as a culture shock against Huddersfield Giants in the final game of the Super League campaign.

Patched-up Salford were on the wrong end of a 50 points hammering and the 22-year-old from Wigan had his work cut out.

Stephen set to go Wild with Reds

2010-09-02T12:55:26

Stephen Wild will pack down with the Salford City Reds next season after a return to top form with the Huddersfield Giants.

Wild is about to bring the curtain down on a five-year stint with the Giants and return to his Lancashire roots.

Jewitt is back and ready for action

2010-09-02T12:55:26

Lee Jewitt is ready to make his Salford comeback against Wakefield on Sunday after more than two months on the sidelines with a mystery injury.

The 23-year-old from Oldham thought he had a knee problem until specialists discovered a damaged disc in his back.

Patten will set Super League alight

2010-08-26T12:01:01

Daniel Holdsworth reckons his Aussie pal Luke Patten will set the Willows on fire next season with his all-action attacking game.

Holdsworth, currently recovering from shoulder surgery, was team-mates with "The General" at Canterbury Bulldogs and was instrumental in bringing the 30-year-old full-back to Salford.

New code for Reds’ Karl

2010-08-26T12:01:00

Karl Fitzpatrick has played his last game for Salford City Reds and is planning a new career in rugby union writes Chris Brierley.

He was hoping to bring the curtain down on his eight-year stint at the Willows against Wakefield on Sunday week but a wrist injury has brought a premature end to his season, and possibly his rugby league career.

Owen cleared

2010-08-26T12:00:59

Teenage hooker Gareth Owen was a happy man after being found not guilty of dangerous play by an RFL disciplinary panel.

Salford’s 18-year-old hooker from Oldham was deemed to have made dangerous contact to the neck and back of Huddersfield’s Kevin Brown on Sunday but was cleared at Tuesday’s hearing.