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Big day arrives as Salford kick off in new home

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:01 -0000

Salford City Reds are hoping to tame the Tigers and kick off the Super League era at Barton with a champagne victory.

The acid test for the City Reds has finally arrived and a bumper crowd is expected for Saturday night’s opening game of the 2012 Stobart Super League campaign against Castleford.

Hoping to Phil the role as Reds' head coach

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:00 -0000

Phil Veivers is finally on the biggest of stages where applause, catcalls and judgments go hand in hand.

So often a supporting act throughout his lengthy rugby career, the Aussie is now commanding top billing after being thrust into the spotlight at Barton as Salford Reds’ new head coach.

Skipper Smith's in control for Reds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:58 -0000

Salford City Reds scrum-half Matty Smith will take on added on-field responsibility this season under new head coach Phil Veivers.

Smith has been identified as a general by Veivers and will have a key role to play during what is an important season.

Difficult decisions ahead, says Phil Veivers

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:56:06 -0000

Head coach Phil Veivers admits he has a selection headache in readiness for Salford City Reds’ opening Super League with Castleford.

Having now played three pre-season games, Veivers must decide his best starting 13 for the first Super League game at the club’s new Barton Stadium home.

Salford City Reds 10 Wigan Warriors 16

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:56:02 -0000

Feka Palea’aesina appears to have curtailed his eating habits and regained an appetite to play Super League again.

The Salford Reds prop has slimmed down considerably, shedding two stones to the delight of coach Phil Veivers.

Wild: Reds should keep at it

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:10 -0000

Stephen Wild has urged the Salford City Reds to keep moving in the right direction after getting their pre-season preparations back on track last weekend.

The new Salford skipper watched from the sidelines as the Reds crashed to a 36-12 defeat in their first friendly against Leigh.

Sean Long goes back to basics in new role

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:09 -0000

In many ways, Sean Long is the David Beckham of rugby league. Few sportsmen have relished being in the limelight as much, grabbing attention off the field as well as on it.

Long has gone through just as many hair styles as the football superstar and probably has as many tattoos.

Moon bloodied by Reds in Trophy win

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:08 -0000

Joel Moon collected a broken nose on debut as Salford picked up the Colin Dixon Trophy for their opening pre-season win.

Moon copped a high shot in the opening half as Halifax, coached by ex-City Reds boss, Karl Harrison, raced into a 16-6 lead – but the former New Zealand Warrior played through the pain barrier in the second half as Phil Veivers’ side eventually won at a canter.

Sean Long on his new challenge as Salford Reds coach

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:55:29 -0000

Sean Long is putting together Salford’s blueprint for the new season after calling time on his playing days last year.

"I’ve got to earn my stripes again now," he told the Advertiser.

Skipper Wild about future with Reds

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:43:19 -0000

New captain Stephen Wild is relishing the opportunity to lead Salford City Reds out at Barton on Sunday.

Wild was named Salford skipper on the eve of the first game at their new stadium, last Saturday’s friendly against Leigh. But, having undergone hand surgery in the off-season, head coach Phil Veivers felt he was not quite ready to feature.

Gibson’s challenge to Reds team-mate Williams

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:55:34 -0000

Ashley Gibson has told car-pool buddy Danny Williams he is after his first-team place in the coming season.

Williams shone as a mid-season signing for Salford City Reds, while Gibson was dogged by some niggling injuries.

McRae backs new Reds boss

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:55:33 -0000

Salford City Reds are in safe hands going into 2012, according to former boss Shaun McRae.

Phil Veivers is now in charge as head coach and McRae speaks highly of his fellow Aussie, who took over the reins from Matt Parish who quit in November.

Veivers heralds an exciting new era at Barton

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:30 -0000

Head coach Phil Veivers insists Salford Reds’ new impressive Barton home is truly fantastic.

Veivers and his charges have instantly felt at home in their brand new base for the 2012 Super League campaign.

It’s a dream come true as Shannan swaps Sydney for Salford

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:28 -0000

Shannan McPherson has achieved a lifelong ambition by joining a Super League club with Salford City Reds.

But the 26-year-old Aussie admits there have been times over the last few months when he wondered if it was really going to happen.

Reds ready to run Wild again

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:55:25 -0000

Great Britain forward Stephen Wild has literally presented Salford Reds head coach Phil Veivers with a timely and very welcome early Christmas gift.

The highly-rated Wild has successfully undergone surgery on a problematic wrist injury. He has resumed training and will definitely be fully fit for the start of the Super League season in February.