I am a new fan because of the museum - impressed!

JMe and my family came to the game on Sunday for our first ever game of rugby league - the kids absolutely loved it (as did i) and they even refused to leave until the players had come round so they could get some autographs! I thought it was brilliant just before kick off when that guy was getting all the applause (sorry, don't know who he was - i will have to learn all the names) and the opera singers and everything. The players were really friendly at the end too - don't get that at football.

We were invited to try a reds game while visiting the Museum of Museums at the Trafford Centre during the school holidays. we were blown away by the reds exhibit!

the guy at the museum took the time out to chat to us for ages and my lads loved racing about on the indoor pitch and learning about a sport they don't play at their school . When he said we could sign up to sample a free game as we hadn't been before I must admit I thought it was a bit of a con to get my details, but sure enough about three or four days later we got cards through the post for all three of us and a leaflet that said where the ground was and where to park and stuff which i thought was a nice touch. Phoned up and asked if my wife could come as well (didn;t sign her up on the day) and the guy on the phone signed her up there and then and we got her card the next day! Great service!

And then this morning I got an email with a survey about whether we enjoyed ourselves or not with a draw to win a Wii!

Gutted there are no more games until next year now loll. my lads have asked me to get them a rugby ball. salford seems like a great friendly club and it was nice to see a win for our first game! I wont post too much as I don't want to embarrass myself with my lack of knowledge but i look forward to reading and learning during the close season. Is there an official forum? I googled it but this was the only one I could find

Quote ="Iain"I wonder what the future holds for the museum now that Peel have announced EventCity in the same building? www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk ... sp?eid=995 Will they keep the existing displays or will they be kicked out for something more profitable?'" Well, there's my answer.... www.salfordonline.com/localnews_ ... close.html Get down there quick to have a look. Lets hope that our exhibits can be housed elsewhere as it was an excellent start.

Quote ="Iain"I wonder what the future holds for the museum now that Peel have announced EventCity in the same building? www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk ... sp?eid=995 Will they keep the existing displays or will they be kicked out for something more profitable?'" Well, there's my answer.... www.salfordonline.com/localnews_ ... close.html Get down there quick to have a look. Lets hope that our exhibits can be housed elsewhere as it was an excellent start.

Quote ="Iain"Well, there's my answer.... www.salfordonline.com/localnews_ ... close.html Get down there quick to have a look. Lets hope that our exhibits can be housed elsewhere as it was an excellent start.'" Not a total surprise anyone who did pay a visit couldn't help but notice the temporary nature of the exhibits ( except for the Reds portion that is ). ideally an area in the new Stadiums West Stand should be put asside for a permanent exhibition ( ie Ticket office , Club Store , Club Museum etc ) . When the Retail side commences one of the spare / unused units may become available It's hard to too cynical for a sponsor who has essentially bankrolled us to the tune of 200-300K per season ,and is developing a stadium using part of it's land ( albeit using the councils money ).

Quote ="Iain"Well, there's my answer.... www.salfordonline.com/localnews_ ... close.html Get down there quick to have a look. Lets hope that our exhibits can be housed elsewhere as it was an excellent start.'" Not a total surprise anyone who did pay a visit couldn't help but notice the temporary nature of the exhibits ( except for the Reds portion that is ). ideally an area in the new Stadiums West Stand should be put asside for a permanent exhibition ( ie Ticket office , Club Store , Club Museum etc ) . When the Retail side commences one of the spare / unused units may become available It's hard to too cynical for a sponsor who has essentially bankrolled us to the tune of 200-300K per season ,and is developing a stadium using part of it's land ( albeit using the councils money ).

sorry to appear thick but does this mean all the hard work put into setting up the display was for nothing, did the club know about this all along.

has now shut after 3 months and will not be opening again menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... on_to_stay

has now shut after 3 months and will not be opening again menmedia.co.uk/manchesterevening ... on_to_stay

Been asked to inform folk that the Museum is not now closing . It is going to be open at specific times, which I will get more details about.
Apparently, "Great Days Out" will be involved with the actual museum, & when exhibitions are on there, Salfords exhibits will be open & I think pre arranged educational visits will take place.
As above, will get more details & post on here.