Talking Points | Salford Red Devils 4-26 St Helens

Salford Red Devils fell to a 4-26 defeat at the hands of St Helens on Thursday evening and there were a number of talking points from the game.

Attitude

While the result wasnโ€™t the one the Red Devils were looking for the performance was certainly a positive one as Salford put up a resilient display full of โ€˜effort and endeavourโ€™ as Watson referenced in his post-match press conference.
The first half saw a real back-and-forth affair for the first twenty minutes before Saints opened up a lead heading into the break. However, much like large periods of the first half, Salford matched the current Super League leaders for most of the second half but just couldnโ€™t open up the St Helens defence.


Salfordโ€™s defence remained strong for long spells of the game in comparison with their last home outing against Leeds Rhinos. If there were two moments that encapsulated the โ€˜never-say-dieโ€™ attitude they were certainly Ken Sio and Niall Evalds hunting down Tommy Makinson as he broke free and Jackson Hastings pulling off a sensational defensive effort on Makinson also as he went to score in the corner.
There is no doubting that if the levels of effort and desire remain the same next week in France that Salford will be confident of coming away from the Stade Gilbert Brutus with two points.ย 

Injuries

It was a tough evening at the office for the Red Devils and that showed in the warm-up as George Griffin had to pull out of the starting line-up with a hamstring problem and was replaced by Daniel Murray.
The injury woes continued for Salford in the early stages as Captain Lee Mossop had to leave the field after just five minutes with a similar injury meaning Salford had to play a huge period of the game with 16 men.

Greg Burke also had to leave the field with for a concussion assessment which meant Gil Dudson returned to the pitch almost immediately after coming off to the interchange bench. Jackson Hastings also missed the final ten minutes of the game as he also needed to undergo a concussion assessment. The game may well have gone a different way had Salford had some better luck with injuries on the night.
Lee Mossop and George Griffin are both being monitored ahead of this weekendโ€™s game against Catalans while Greg Burke and Jackson Hastings will also be looking to be in contention to make the 19-man squad. ย 

Jansin Turgut

The acquisition of Jansin Turgut last season and his re-signing in the off-season may be one that had slipped under the radar with the other incomings however the Turkish international has put in some sterling performances thus far in the 2019 Betfred Super League.
Turgut was named as the Man of the Match by match sponsor Middleton Barton Group. The back-rower managed to earn an impressive 100 metres during Thursday eveningโ€™s game and also racked up a fantastic 44 defensive efforts. He was also prevented his first Red Devils try by a matter of inches in the first half.
The 22-year-old is definitely making an impression at the The Salford Stadium during his first full month of game time and he will be looking to carry his fine form into March and onwards.

Gameday shenanigans

Ahead of kick-off, special guests Jackson Yamba and his ten-year-old son David brought the matchball onto the field to an absolutely amazing reception and the Salford Red Devils fans displayed the true meaning of the Salford community!ย 
Half-time of yesterdayโ€™s game saw the debut of โ€˜Wild Thangโ€™s Wild Five Minutesโ€™ with Dr Devil firing t-shirts into the crowd thanks to our brand-new t-shirt cannon with one lucky fan winning a golden ticket for a fabulous prize at our next home game.


Thursdayโ€™s game also saw the Salford University Takeover Day with a number of students, staff and alumni attending in both a professional capacity in the press area and as supporters. There was also a heavy Salford University presence in and around the The Salford Stadium as a major step between one our main partners for 2019.
 
Tickets for Salford Red Devils next two home fixtures against Wiganย Warriors on 24th March and Hull FC on 7th April areย bothย available to purchase at the The Salford Stadium Ticket Office, over the phone on 0161 7861 570 or online HERE. Youย can SAVEย money by purchasing in advance!

Matchday Information | Salford Red Devils vs Wigan Warriors | Sunday 20th January

Everything you need to know ahead of the Red Devilsโ€™ second pre-season friendly.

Key Information

Salford Red Devils will host Wigan Warriors tomorrow afternoon in our second pre-season friendly of 2019. The game is set to kick-off at 2pm.
Only the West Stand will be open for tomorrowโ€™s fixture with Salford Red Devils fans being situated to the South of the West Stand while Wigan Warriors supporters will be situated towards the North of the West Stand.

Ticketing

You can purchase tickets for tomorrowโ€™s game against Wigan Warriors at the Club Ticket Office prior to kick-off. You must purchase a ticket from the Ticket Office as oppose to paying at the turnstile. Remember, tickets are also available over the phone on 0161 786 1570 or onlineย HERE. For a reminder of the ticket prices, click HERE.
Season Tickets are available for collection up until 1:15pm before the game and will be available for collection from the Club Ticket Office following full-time. You can also purchase your 2019 Season Ticket up until 1:15pm and following full-time from the Club Ticket Office with the Direct Debit payment option being available. For a reminder of the ticket prices, clickย HERE.
Tickets for our first home game of the 2018 Betfred Super League season against London Broncos on Sunday 10thFebruary will be on sale at the Club Ticket Office. For all prices, clickย HERE. Tickets for this fixture are also available over the phone on 0161 786 1570 or onlineย HERE. You will save money by purchasing in advance of gameday either online or at the The Salford Stadium.
Tickets and coach travel for our opening game of the 2019 Betfred Super League against Huddersfield Giants will also be available to purchase and book at the Club Ticket Office post-match. Clickย HEREย for all the details.
You can now also purchase tickets for our Betfred Super League games against Leeds Rhinos on Sunday 17th February and St Helens on Thursday 28th February from the Club Ticket Office, over the phone on 0161 786 1570 or online HERE. Tickets for our 2019 Dacia Magic Weekend clash with Hull Kingston Rovers at Anfield are also available to purchase at the Club Ticket Office.
2019 Season Tickets are not valid for this game.

Stadium & Security

The Salford Stadium turnstiles will open for general admission at 1pm.
If you have purchased a ticket in our 1873 Club for tomorrowโ€™s fixture, you can access the suite from 12:30pm via the Main Reception of the The Salford Stadium. You must be wrist-banded on entry to gain access to the suite.
The smoking pens at either end of the West Stand will be open for fans to use. These will be open before pre-game and close as the first half gets underway. The smoking pens will re-open ten minutes before half-time and close as the second half gets underway.
Please remember that all bags will be checked on entry to the The Salford Stadium.

Transport and Parking

The Salford RLFC Supportersโ€™ Trust buses wonโ€™t be in action for tomorrowโ€™s fixture however they will be making a return for our opening Betfred Super League fixture of the 2019 season as we face London Broncos on Sunday 10th February. Stay tuned for more information.
Supporters looking for bus travel to the game can use the 67 and 100 bus services from Manchester via Salford Precinct and Eccles. The 67 stops a five-minute walk from the The Salford Stadium while the 100 service now goes down the new road between the Trafford Centre and the The Salford Stadium with the nearest stop being at Beyond Manchester.
Car parking is available at the The Salford Stadium and is priced at ยฃ6 per car. Seasonal car park passes will be accepted for this fixture.

Marquee and Catering

The marquee will be open from 12:30pm for anyone looking to watch the Salford Red Devils Rising Stars fixture, more information below. The mobile catering vans will be open outside the The Salford Stadium. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase in the West Stand concourse and the 1873 Club.
External toilets will be open from 12pm.

Half-time activity

The half-time draw will be conducted with the winners being confirmed over the PA system and on social media. There will also be a signed shirt raffle conducted at half-time. Purchase your tickets from our friendly sellers who will be located in and around the West Stand.
The Red Angels Dance Team will be performing before kick-off and at half-time. Be sure to give them a warm welcome.
Of course, Dr Devil will be out on the field to entertain the fans. Make sure to make some noise for Rugby Leagueโ€™s number one mascot.

Outside Field

Cardiff Blues U18’s will be training on the outside field and 3G prior to the game. Feel free to head down early and watch them train.

Additional Notes

Teamsheets for the fixture will be available at the turnstiles and at the Main Reception for ticket holders in the 1873 suite. 2019 fixture cards will also be available at the turnstiles along with half-chicken vouchers for Nandos at Beyond Manchester; one of the Clubโ€™s Official Partners.
For any more details or enquiries aboutย match day, please E-Mailย enquiries@salfordreddevils.net.

Matchday Information | Salford Red Devils vs Swinton Lions | Saturday 12th January

Everything you need to know ahead of the Red Devilsโ€™ first game of 2019.

Key Information

Salford Red Devils will host Swinton Lions tomorrow afternoon in our opening pre-season friendly of 2019. The game is set to kick-off at 1pm.
Only the West Stand will be open for tomorrowโ€™s fixture with Salford Red Devils fans being situated to the South of the West Stand while Swinton Lions supporters will be situated towards the North of the West Stand.

Ticketing

You can purchase tickets for tomorrowโ€™s game against Swinton Lions at the Club Ticket Office prior to kick-off. You must purchase a ticket from the Ticket Office as oppose to paying at the turnstile. Remember, tickets are also available over the phone on 0161 786 1570 or online HERE. For a reminder of the ticket prices, click HERE.
Season Tickets are available for collection up until 12:15pm before the game and will be available for collection from the Club Ticket Office following full-time. You can also purchase your 2019 Season Ticket up until 12:15pm and following full-time from the Club Ticket Office with the Direct Debit payment option being available. For a reminder of the ticket prices, click HERE.
We will also have tickets for our next pre-season clash with Wigan Warriors available to purchase following the game from the Club Ticket Office. For a reminder of prices, click HERE.
Also, tickets for our first home game of the 2018 Betfred Super League season against London Broncos on Sunday 10th February will be on sale at the Club Ticket Office. For all prices, click HERE. Tickets for this fixture are also available over the phone on 0161 786 1570 or online HERE. You will save money by purchasing in advance of gameday either online or at the The Salford Stadium.
Tickets and coach travel for our opening game of the 2019 Betfred Super League against Huddersfield Giants will also be available to purchase and book at the Club Ticket Office post-match. Click HERE for all the details.

Stadium & Security

The Salford Stadium turnstiles will open for general admission at 11:45am.
If you have purchased a ticket in our 1873 Club for tomorrowโ€™s fixture, you can access the suite from 11:30am via the Main Reception of the The Salford Stadium. You must be wrist-banded on entry to gain access to the suite.
The smoking pens at either end of the West Stand will be open for fans to use. These will be open before pre-game and close as the first half gets underway. The smoking pens will re-open ten minutes before half-time and close as the second half gets underway.
Please remember that all bags will be checked on entry to the The Salford Stadium.

Transport and Parking

The Salford RLFC Supportersโ€™ Trust buses wonโ€™t be in action for tomorrowโ€™s fixture however they will be making a return for our opening Betfred Super League fixture of the 2019 season as we face London Broncos on Sunday 10th February. Stay tuned for more information.
Supporters looking for bus travel to the game can use the 67 and 100 bus services from Manchester via Salford Precinct and Eccles. The 67 stops a five-minute walk from the The Salford Stadium while the 100 service now goes down the new road between the Trafford Centre and the The Salford Stadium with the nearest stop being at Beyond Manchester.
Car parking is available at the The Salford Stadium and is priced at ยฃ6 per car.

Marquee and Catering

The marquee will be open from 10:30am for anyone looking to watch the Salford Red Devils Rising Stars fixture, more information below. The mobile catering vans will be open outside the The Salford Stadium. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase in the West Stand concourse and the 1873 Club.
External toilets will be open from 10:15am.

Academy Fixture

The Salford Red Devils Rising Stars team will face the City of Hull on the outside training field at 10:30am and this game is open to fans to watch free of charge. Arrive early and support the youngsters as they look to earn a massive victory over the City of Hull.

Half-time activity

The half-time draw will be conducted with the winners being confirmed over the PA system and on social media. There will also be a signed shirt raffle conducted at half-time. Purchase your tickets from our friendly sellers who will be located in and around the West Stand.
The Red Angels Dance Team will be performing before kick-off and at half-time. Be sure to give them a warm welcome as they entertain you for the first time in 2019.
Of course, Dr Devil will be out on the field to entertain the fans. Make sure to make some noise for Rugby Leagueโ€™s number one mascot.

Additional Notes

There will be a minutes silence before kick-off to remember all Salford and Swinton supporters who have passed away over the last year.
 
For any more details or enquiries aboutย match day, please E-Mail enquiries@salfordreddevils.net.

Salford Red Devils Weller Hauraki at City Square tonight

Weller Hauraki and Dr Devil will be at the Manchester City Square prior to the runaway Premier League leaders fixture against West Brom at the Etihad Stadium.
The event marks the launch of the 2018 Betfred Super League for all the teams in the North West with the season kicking off on Thursday night as Leeds face Warrington and Hull face Huddersfield.
Salford Red Devils, Widnes Vikings, Warrington Wolves and St Helens will all be represented at the event with each Clubs mascot participating in the mascot race.
Club captain and Manchester City fan Weller Hauraki will join Widnes Coach Dennis Betts, St Helens Coach Justin Holbrook and Warrington Wolves forward Dominic Crosby.
If youโ€™re at the Manchester City square tonight make sure you say hello to Weller Hauraki, cheer on Dr Devil and send us your pictures or videos from the event.

Red Devils to host Season Ticket collection evening

Salford Red Devils are delighted to confirm the Club will be hosting a Season Ticket collection evening on Monday 18th December at the The Salford Stadium.
The event will take place between 6pm-8pm and will allow fans to pick up their 2018 Season Tickets directly from a handful of Red Devils players.
We will also have a pop-up shop run by our brand-new kit manufacturers Steeden for fans to purchase the latest home and away shirts as well as any training or leisurewear.
Dr Devil will be in attendance and their will also be stocking fillers available to purchase for fans still on the lookout for their final few festive gifts.
The Club will also be running social media direct from the event so anyone who canโ€™t make the event will be able to keep up with all the action.
Fans who have already pre-ordered items from Steeden won’t be able to pick up at the Season Ticket collection evening but their items will be delivered the week commencing 17th December.
Season Tickets will be available for collection from the Club Ticket Office in the lead up to the 2018 season.
 

Remember to see the Red Devils in action in 2018 you can still purchase your Season Ticket at the Club Ticket Office, over the phone on 0161 786 1570ย orย online here.ย A list of all our ticket prices and their respective Direct Debit payment schemes can be found hereย with the Direct Debit option being available from the Ticket Office or over the phone.

Sponsor our mascot Dr Devil for the 2018 season

You have a fantastic opportunity to sponsor the best mascot in the business โ€“ Dr Devil โ€“ for all of the 2018 season.
Dr Devil will don a brand-new suit next season and you can have your brand promoted on the suit of Super Leagueโ€™s most popular mascot.
This is a great opportunity to get your company viewed nationwide with Dr Devil attending all Salford Red Devils fixtures including at the Magic Weekend in Newcastle.
Dr Devil will also appear at any business events you wish him to attend while also promoting your business at all his appearances ranging from gamedays, community events and birthday parties.
You will also appear on Dr Devils social media activity and the Clubโ€™s promotions of our beloved mascot.
For more information on sponsoring Dr Devil in 2018 contact Fiona.Woods@SalfordRedDevils.net.
 
Remember to see the Red Devils in action in 2018 you can purchase your Season Ticket at the Club Ticket Office, over the phone on 0161 786 1570ย or online here. A list of all our ticket prices and their respective Direct Debit payment schemes can be found here with the Direct Debit option being available from the Ticket Office or over the phone.

Supporters’ Trust and Playkidds to host Junior Devils Christmas Party

The Salford Red Devils Supportersโ€™ Trust will be hosting a Junior Devils Christmas Party at the Playkidds Childrens Play Centre.
The event is set to take place on December 16th from 6pm until 8pm. The party will include food, entertainment and a visit from Santa.
A handful of Salford Red Devils players along with their children have been invited to the event and the Club mascot Dr Devil will be making an appearance.
Tickets for the event are limited to 45 supporter tickets so if youโ€™d like to attend please act quickly and only reserve if you will definitely be able to attend the event. Tickets can be secured here.
The event is tailored for events and primary school children. Each child must be accompanied
Any questions or queries should be directed to the Salford Red Devils Supportersโ€™ Trust who can be found on Twitter at @SalfordRLFC_ST ย or via their official website here.
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Playkidds Childrens Play Centre can be found at 345 Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 9HH and are an official partner of the Salford Red Devils Foundation with Red Devils centre Junior Saโ€™u being the ambassador for the partnership.

Red Devils team up with Playkidds Children's Play Centre

Through the Salford Red Devils Foundation, Salford Red Devils are happy to announce a new partnership with Playkidds which means young Red Devils and their families can get a 33% discount if they show their Season Tickets or turn up in their Salford Red Devils shirts.
Based on Moorside Road in Swinton and regularly attended by outgoing club captain Michael Dobson, Junior Sau and their families. The unique play centre includes cafe serving high quality healthy food and a Gokart track for our electric Go-Karts.
The site also has a hugeย 3 Tier Play structure, which includes a giant four lane slide, a ball pool and many more obstacles, as well as a Sensory Room for children withย individual needs. This facility can also be used by mums with young babies to interact with the sensory equipment.
As part of the new relationship the Foundation will be working with Playkidds on a number of community activities, which will include a Junior Red Devils Christmas Party, a range of books featuring club mascot Dr Devil and the chance to have your very own Red Devils themed birthday party on site.
Junior Sa’u will be the proud ambassador for this new partnership.
For more information about the playcentre, including how to get there, please visit their website for more information – http://www.playkidds.co.uk/
 
 

Salford Red Devils attend 'Salford's Big Day Out'

Yesterday the Salford Red Devils spent the afternoon promoting the club and interacting with fans at ‘Salford’s Big Day Out’.
The Salford Red Devils Foundation were at Salford Town Hall from 11am-4pm and gave the people of Salford an idea of the work they are doing in the local community, in schools in and around Salford and further, and promoted schemes such as the Offload Mental Health programme, the Salford Red Devils Education Academy and more.
The Red Devils Foundation also set up an inflatable ‘Sporting Challenge’, provided by partners Koolkarts and Kastles, for people to participate in.
Salford Red Devils mascot Dr Devil was also in attendance, as always, and had pictures with fans and took part in activities with the people of Salford.
The club were also active at last weekend’s ‘Eccles Festival’ and are planned to be at a number of events in and around the local area in the coming weeks.
 

Dr Devil attends 'Lego Mania' at Irlam Library

Salford Red Devils Mascot Dr Devil made an appearance at Irlam Library on Thursday as part of the โ€˜Lego Maniaโ€™ event.
The event, organised by Helen Johnson of Irlam Library, saw almost 50 children attend and spend their morning building Lego and playing bingo with Dr Devil.
Johnson said: โ€œThanks to Salford for arranging to come down to our event at Irlam Library.
โ€œIt was chaos, but good chaos. We had over 40 children attend the event in the end which was great.
โ€œIโ€™m really pleased we could do something, Iโ€™ve been a fan all my life so Iโ€™m glad I could include Salford in some way into my work.โ€
For information on any other events that Dr Devil will be attending contact drdevilsalfordreddevils.@hotmail.com or follow him on Twitter @DrDevilSRD.
Also, stay up to date with all Salford Red Devils Foundation events by following @SRDFoundation on Twitter and Facebook or visit www.salfordreddevilsfoundation.co.uk.

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