With Alker, Fitzpatrick, Sibbit and Littler getting all the plaudits after long stints at the club, below is a tribute to a couple of players who have made a big impact at The Willows despite being here for a relatively small time.
Phil Leuluai joined Salford in August 2007, and will always be appreciated by supporters for staying with the club after relegation and helping Salford get back into Super League. A great impact player whose strong running always lifted the crowd anytime he was on the pitch. He was also involved with local junior sides which is a credit to his passion for rugby league and the Salford club. His last touch of the ball in Salford colours will be remembered by many as he was denied a try for a double movement yet celebrated as if he had scored, much to the amusement of everyone present. With Phil moving to Lezignan in France for next season, we look forward to seeing him on the terraces for Catalans vs Salford in Perpignan.
Luke Swain may only have been at Salford for two seasons, but his tireless workrate made quite an impression at the club with him winning last years fans players of the year award. He has kept up the high standard this season, with the stats suggesting he has had an even better season than his first year at the club. It is a credit to him that despite putting his body on the line every week he has played in every league game during his two years at the club. A true fans favourite.
Whilst we wish the best of luck to all players leaving the club, Leuluai and Swain deserve a special mention. Good luck to both players for the future.
Monday 6 September 2010
Friday 3 September 2010
Orphan Boy Album launch gig - Club Academy
As promised this column will delve into the Manchester music scene from time to time, and tomorrow night (Saturday) sees the launch night for new album 'Passion, Pain and Loyalty' from the mighty fine indie outfit Orphan Boy.
Originally from Cleethorpes but now based in Manchester, this is the bands second album after 2008 effort Shop Local. The new album sees the band taking on a more mature sound, which is already proving popular, with hometown club Grimsby Town using track Some Frontier as the team enter the pitch, and Manchester City using the same track to promote their new away shirt.
The band have built up a strong following both in Cleethorpes and Manchester, and after a BBC Introducing gig and a festival apperance at Kendal Calling the Orphanites, as the bands fanbase are known, are on the increase.
With the profile of the band on the rise, Saturday will be a special night, with an after party following the gig across the road at Jabez Clegg.
Tickets £7 in advance from ticketline.co.uk
Visit the bands myspace page at myspace.com/orphanboyuk
Originally from Cleethorpes but now based in Manchester, this is the bands second album after 2008 effort Shop Local. The new album sees the band taking on a more mature sound, which is already proving popular, with hometown club Grimsby Town using track Some Frontier as the team enter the pitch, and Manchester City using the same track to promote their new away shirt.
The band have built up a strong following both in Cleethorpes and Manchester, and after a BBC Introducing gig and a festival apperance at Kendal Calling the Orphanites, as the bands fanbase are known, are on the increase.
With the profile of the band on the rise, Saturday will be a special night, with an after party following the gig across the road at Jabez Clegg.
Tickets £7 in advance from ticketline.co.uk
Visit the bands myspace page at myspace.com/orphanboyuk
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Gill in denial over Utd tickets slump
Finally, Utd chief exec and Glazer spin doctor David Gill today revealed the truth behind Utd's flagging season ticket sales.
Despite claims of a 60000 waiting list just four months ago, it has been announced that Utd failed to hit the target of 54000 season ticket sales, with 51800 being sold.
Even after the inital unrest of 2005, season tickets were still sold out, with tickets for major games being highly oversubscribed. So far this season both home games have gone on general sale, with everyone who applied for the Liverpool game via Utd's membership scheme getting a ticket without the need for a ballot.
It wasn't so long ago that owning a season ticket was like having the golden ticket. Friends and family were envious of your prized possesion, while members had to collect every ticket stub throughout the season and attach it to the infamous token sheets just for the right to apply for the small number that became available each year. Now despite a price freeze and the biggest sales campaign in memory the sales target has not been met.
With this years exec ticket numbers yet to revealed, amidst rumours of low sales, it could indeed be 'squeaky bum time' for the Glazers.
Season ticket sales since the Glazer takeover:
2006: 67,000
2007: 63,000
2008: 58,000
2009: 54,000
2010: 52,000
Finally the clock is ticking on the Glazers.
Despite claims of a 60000 waiting list just four months ago, it has been announced that Utd failed to hit the target of 54000 season ticket sales, with 51800 being sold.
Even after the inital unrest of 2005, season tickets were still sold out, with tickets for major games being highly oversubscribed. So far this season both home games have gone on general sale, with everyone who applied for the Liverpool game via Utd's membership scheme getting a ticket without the need for a ballot.
It wasn't so long ago that owning a season ticket was like having the golden ticket. Friends and family were envious of your prized possesion, while members had to collect every ticket stub throughout the season and attach it to the infamous token sheets just for the right to apply for the small number that became available each year. Now despite a price freeze and the biggest sales campaign in memory the sales target has not been met.
With this years exec ticket numbers yet to revealed, amidst rumours of low sales, it could indeed be 'squeaky bum time' for the Glazers.
Season ticket sales since the Glazer takeover:
2006: 67,000
2007: 63,000
2008: 58,000
2009: 54,000
2010: 52,000
Finally the clock is ticking on the Glazers.
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