Totally agree that quality half backs generally have an arrogant swagger about them.

His arrogance isn't the problem I have with Long - it's his selfishness and the fact that he's a complete t[size=1.[/sizewat.

I had similar (though lesser) concerns about Lowes when he came to us, but then that seemed to work out quite well all round, so maybe I'm wrong.

Talking of coaching staff, Malcom Alker is still on sick leave or does anyone know any different ?

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Although he's a bit of a bad egg, he'll give us some well needed knowledge/coaching for our attacking play. We've been crying out for someone with that sort of technical ability. Give him a go and if he plays up - get shot. Simples

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Confirmed on BBC Radio Manchester & Mirror Sport article above .

BBC are reporting he's officially left Hull FC already so may be in place in our backroom staff this season.
One things for certain , As Poacher turned ' Gamekeeper ' he should be wise to all the skives.

We never had any problems with Sean, you may find he has matured a little from his wild days. He only managed 22 games for us in 2 years (because of a couple of freak injuries) and never let us down in those games or off field. He knows the game inside out.

Everyone deserves a chance. Hopefully he will grasp this one and not mess it up. I'm hoping he's matured enough to realise you can't be jack-the-lad as you get into your late 30's. Everyone changes, and his undoubted skills, talents, and experience will translate well into a coaching role. Time will tell I suppose.

he's a winner with a winning mentality... doesn't know when he's beat. that's the type of ruthlessness we need at salford.

Another 'masterstroke' by the club - do they not learn when it comes to employing trouble causers in key roles at the club? Will quite happily be proved wrong and hope he gives Salford new ideas and get us moving up the table but can't see it, time will tell though

That's the attitude I'm taking to this at the moment. He also knows how to unlock a defence and hopefully can give our halves a few pointers.

Apart from when he pulled on an International jersey?

He is a former player with as much baggage as we can imagine (most of it in the shape of bargin booze bags.)

I hope the club have learnt the lessons and have a probation and conduct clause in his contract. We don't need any more drama and I am concerned that's what we will get with Long.

A cracking piece of work by the club to get him in. Yes has had big problems off the field in the past but that was in the past and sure under MP he will keep him lime being a strict coach.

A lot of people seem to forget that he walked out on his GB team mates when he was injured to come home when there was only one test left to play.

I hardley see that he will promote the team ethic, without doubt I think he could impart some wonderfull advise and attacking skills to our younger halves but I also worry what else he will be teaching them.

I have read somewhere over the last couple of days that he regrets walking out on his GB teammates and accepts it wasn't a smart move

We are in the most part pretty clueless going forward so hopefully if he does come on board he can impart his widsom

Only time will tell, give him a chance

welcolme to the coaching staff sean long I think this would be good option for are attack as he knows and played for some great clubs and he as joined are team now as coach i hope he brings sucsess to are club

We've moaned for years about the lack of direction when it comes to attacking play. We manage to get one of the countries greatest ever halves and attacking players and we find a reason to moan even more.

I'm more than happy to see Sean Long as a coach at Salford. I see him being taken on as a bit of a coup actually.

Well done the club if this is true.

Inspired choice.
Now,cut out the usual negative Turkey diatribe and get behind him.

probability and ratios I would imagine

When I first heard of this my immediate reaction was negative, now I've had time to ponder over it I can see it being a real success. This appointment is just what the likes of Matty Smith and Mark Sneyd need in their development. For once my glass is half full on this one.

I was rather perplexed when I heard about the announcement of Alker last year considering that Phil Vievers was a defensive coach at Wigan. At the time I wondered if the club had got the wrong balance of coaching staff with too much emphasis on defence compared to attack. I can only assume Long will be an attacking coach with the responsibility of improving both our general attack and kicking game.

Lets give him a chance I say!

What have we to lose?

Think before responding... think of the season and the coaching record we have had up to April.

We sign someone who has won the Lance Todd Trophy 3 times,has 4 Grand Final rings,has 5 Challenge Cup Final Winners Medals,2 World Club Challenge Winners Medals as an assistant coach and people moan about his private life.
Welcome Sean,lets hope you can pass on your winning mentality to the current and future squad.

I'm more than prepared to welcome him, as people have said whatever he is he is a winner.

To be honest I'd rather him be pulling the shirt on than standing on the sideline.

It's not his private life I'm bothered about, it's his professional conduct.

However, I'd be delighted to see him prove me wrong and as soon as he puts ours colours on, he's one of us so I'll support him to the hilt.

Welcome to the club Longy.

I did my Level 3 RL Coaches Badge (In Salford funnily enough), and Sean Long was also on the course. He must have only been 17 or 18 at the time, but he impressed me with his awareness of the game, his helpful attitude towards others and his ideas on coaching methods. When I now think of the experience and achievements he has attained in the many years since that time, I am certain that he has all the attributes needed to become a top coach.

I for one am delighted that we have been able to give him the opportunity to start his caoching career at Salford. It could turn out to be a very shrewd investment.