https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/4559875/ ... evils/amp/ Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere but this news (if true) surely deserves its own thread. With the links between Marwan and Cha-Lo, and previous attempts by his missus to buy The Bulls - does this news finally start to shed some light on the future of the club?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/4559875/ ... evils/amp/ Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere but this news (if true) surely deserves its own thread. With the links between Marwan and Cha-Lo, and previous attempts by his missus to buy The Bulls - does this news finally start to shed some light on the future of the club?

It was my first thought

I've absolutely no inside info, but it's interesting to speculate...

Although this may also be a coincidence, we aren’t exactly signing a part time squad as was announced are we? To me seems like a strong full time

Koukash rumoured to be staying on Salford forum

We've had it confirmed on here from a source about as close as you can get to Elliot Minchella other than Elliot himself, that he's part time.

Would that be me?

I can confirm my lad is gonna part time, as are the last few signings that have been announced, I guess Chisholm will be full time

That rumour has come from one one of the biggest trolls on RLFANS.

Just out of interest Roger, who do we think is full-time so far?

Chisholm, Smith and Gibson, I assume. Any others?

I would have thought Oakes was on a full time deal?

More importantly are Keyes, Halafihi, Peltier, Hodgson and Kirk on part-time deals?

I was under the impression that they were all full time, apologies I would of thought they’d of stated whether each signing was full time/part time for some reason! My bad haha

I know Oakes was almost certain that he would be leaving this season a few months ago as I was speaking to him on a night out, so I’d imagine that he will be full time as he did say he had been offered contracts elsewhere so why would someone go part time when a full time elsewhere is offered

Not too sure at moment. Yes I would say the same players you have put. Keyes is part time, as I would expect Halafihi is as well

Don't quite understand Keyes being part time. Personally I'd want my two main halfbacks FT in order to build a partnership on and off the field. Learning the combinations etc. And these are going to unlock the defenses next season. Unless we are looking at bringing in a foil for Chisholm and Keyes is back up in which case my argument is void!

Fully expected Halafihi to be PT. He's been very poor up until his last 5-6 games where he was probably our most improved played. But no-one would have busted down the door to sign him.

The plot thickens... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/offici ... n-koukash/

The plot thickens... https://www.salfordreddevils.net/offici ... n-koukash/

Right Marwan, come and buy the club you always wish you'd bought in the first place.

Koukash is not coming to the Bulls

I'm not surprised.

Statement here for those who couldn't make the link work:

[i"The club has come a long way during my tenure since arriving in 2013 when it was in a perilous position. This year has seen the club have its most successful season in Super League, not just on the field but off it in the way it has shaped its business and financial position.

Under a young local coach, we have seen a team of quality, proven Super League players finish fourth in the regular season and take part in a closely fought semi-final of the Challenge Cup. Off-field, under the guidance of a former Club player as our CEO, we have managed to reduce the operating losses to 20 percent of those in 2014 which has stabilised the club at this time.

Moving forward I strongly believe that the additional investment in recruitment towards the end of last season, combined with an off season in which the coaches can prepare, we will see the team improve further and genuinely compete for a top four finish and an equally successful Cup run.

I further believe that commercial decisions I have recently taken, combined with the business partnerships and arrangements I have already secured will, with the strong support of the local community who buy season tickets and regularly attend games, means that the club can become self sufficient.

As I have always said, I am merely a custodian of the club, which will always be bigger than any individual who owns it, and will continue longer than any one person can run it. To this end the club, quite rightly, must always belong to the fans and the local community of Salford. I will continue to hold very high regard for our fans and the wider community supporting us and because of this have rejected lucrative offers to relocate or rebrand the club because I have seen that there is an overwhelming passion from the fans to retain the Salford name.

I have now instructed my legal team, subject to RFL approval, to establish a trust to take ownership of the club for the benefit of the fans and the local community of Salford. I will appoint a board of trustees to include local Salford businessmen and a representative of the fans to be elected by the season ticket holders, which will ensure the fans have a prominent voice in the running of the club. I am confident that the new structure at the Club under the guidance of the Trustees will see the Club continue to make progress on and off the pitch.

During my time running the club I have faced many challenges which I have met head on and I, along with my family, have had many great times, creating very fond memories and friendships that will stay with us. I have genuinely grown to absolutely love the game of Rugby League and the Red Devils and still care deeply about it. My decision is nothing to do with the operation of the game or the RFL, with whom during my time I have challenged but also enjoyed a fantastic working relationship, especially during 2017 and they have my ongoing respect. I look forward to joining our loyal supporters and all my friends when i visit in the grandstands at the stadium next season."[/i

Wouldn't surprise me if he decides to be the 'Eric Perez' of a franchise. Possible Montreal? New York? etc.

He’s rebranding us?

Fear for Salford. Isn't their rent £400k per year? Not sure if they get any revenue from food, beer sales. With crowds as low as 1.5k, someone will have to put their hand in their pocket.

Sounds familiar.

New York Red Bulls RL. Koukash takes over at Odsal and immediately moves the franchise to New York.

That could have been the reason for all the one hour 'halves' we've endured this season due to 'injury' time-outs - it was to get us used to North American sporting norms. Like, the match not really being the main event, the actual big deal is the picnic and queuing up (sorry...standing in line) for ages to buy a burger.