Maybe he was allowed to leave in order to save wages, knowing that if the threatened administration would allow him to leave for free anyway? Best to cut as many costs as possible.

Personally I think you are talking a load of nonsense. I would not think that Salford could afford to be choosy.

^ Salford will soon be letting go anyone who is attracting interest if they don't soon sort out their financial situation. The Sidlow deal has been in the pipeline for ages, Bradford have waited and waited and played their hand smartly to save a fee/Platt from going the other way. Wouldn't surprise me if a few other players have similar deals to this in place.

Indeed. Not that Stan will see it that way.

apologies mat I should have referred to the TnA article as my source rather than some wishfull thinking on my part

reasons for sidlow rather than Mason: 1. better defensively as higher tackle rate and lower missed tackle rate, 2. might not make quite so many meters per drive but offloads and tackle busts high whereas Mason virtually nil 3. half the penalty rate so less metres lost 4. A lot younger. Overall will make us good meters, keep the play going and put in a good defensive stint. subject to injuries...

www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news Sidlow 2 year deal.

www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news Sidlow 2 year deal.

I am mearly commenting on the quality of the player. I just don't think he is very good and it is frustrating when you look at the size of him. Hope it works out for you guys but I was surprised he wasn't released in the off season tbh as he may have 1 good game a year which isn't enough. In relation to Salford need to hold onto everyone.... why? This is an opportunity to clear the deadwood, I would rather take a chance on a cheaper young front rower from the lower levels.

Good luck to the lad. He's young for a prop and fingers crossed he'll improve.

That's Nas, Scruton, Sidlow, Evans and we're presuming Langley at prop.

We all say that about players who choose to move on. We pick out there bad points and emphasise them. Sykes was an exception tho

lol fair enough. enjoy

Cos you are she-ite and need all you can get?

You guys are struggling for fans and money, I hardly see how replacing the likes of Moon, Holdsworth, Smith, Sidlow etc with a bunch of lower league unknowns is going to attract more fans?

We were "lucky" during our disaster of last season in the fact that we have a decent solid fanbase which sadly Salford do not have. Two months of 3000 or less crowds and you are fecked.

Sidlow doesn't fall into the same category as the other names mentioned, they were the ones we should have held onto if possible. Sidlow isn't top 8 standard and is one of a lot os the players int he squad who is mearly good enough for us to finish 10/11th every year.btw love the sympathy, I will have part of the £500,000 I donated back please!

Where have I (or others) stated a lack of sympathy?

I have every sympathy and would be a hypocrite if I suggested otherwise. I do hope you survive and we can all move on as before. I have more of an issue with your apparent cockiness over this here as I don't really see why you see fit to mock?

However, good luck with your survival bid.

Apology accepted

Most bulls fans don't share his opinions, I apologise for him...

I can see this deal helping both fans, Salford are in desperate need of lowering the bills and Bradford are in desperate need of a prop. Think most are just happy to have a solid if not spectacular player.

After last season I wouldn't want anyone to go though same as we did, hope Salford pull through and soon for the fans sake.

What apology was that then?

If you are referring to me then really, no need.



Pretty much exactly what I said. Seems you share my opinion on this.

Makes you wonder why Mason turned you down and chose Cas instead.

assuming of course that we offered a deal for him to turn down that is.

Trust me you did,and please dont tell me you think Sidlow is a better opstion.

If you are right I`m glad he turned us down. Mason is an over the hill gobby liability.

Only time will tell,i dont think he is over the hill though he his only 30.

If you look back through older posts you'll see that I said I'd prefer sidlow over mason right back when mason became available. Think sidlows a better fit for what we need in our squad. Mason may be a better player on his day but he's a luxury we can't afford without having the solid players like sidlow to cover when he has a brain fart.

Franny must not of had that thinking when he offered KM a deal 2 weeks ago, and the only reason Sidlow is there now is that KM turned it down ,but there again what does FC know.

Mason would have been in addition to sidlow, not instead of.