I think there are a lot i suspect, as rugby league is high speed / high power / high impact game and the stresses and stains, bumps, broken bones and bruses they collect though a long ten year career anything to:



1) Take the edge of the pain

2) Make them feel super fit and healthy



I think players who take these probably know how long the drug is in their system for and plan their scedule around it, im not sure how the testers decide when and where they test the players but if it was me id be turning up at the players home on day offs / after rehab sesisons a week before the next game ect

As planned, I was down at Waterstones this morning for Malc's book signing.



I was really pleased to find myself in the company of so many other fans. After some of the antipathy towards Malc on this board, It was great to see many turn up to support him and wish him well. As for Malc himself, he was an absolute Gent, giving genuine thanks to everyone who turned up. I personally thanked him for his efforts and loyalty to our team and he replied, "It was an absolute pleasure and an honour mate", ENOUGH SAID!

Agreed.

Well I've now read the book, and it strikes me this isn't a book that tells the whole truth. Yes Malc makes some admissions but I can't quite put my finer on why it feels like so much has been left unsaid. I think it feels a bit like Clinton's "I did not inhale"



I think Malc also has a selective and some cases defective memory. He thinks we beat Leigh in the cup final by the late goal by Wlshere.



The book also fails to deal with a number of issues mainly because Alker likes the people involved. There are a lot of things that should be explored.

Malcolm was the guest on 'The Full 80 Minutes' on Thursday this week [url=http://soundcloud.com/yorkshireradiosuperleague/malcolm-alker-the-devil-within?utm_campaign=timeline&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fyorkshireradiosuperleague%2Fmalcolm-alker-the-devil-within&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=soundcloud#_=_The Devil Within[/url

Tarry? Where?



The interesting issue is Malc's attitude to Shaun: it differs greatly from that told to me at the beginning of last season. I had and still have no reason to doubt what I was told. I presume matters changed as a result of the "sacking".



An interesting read but I would have liked more games memories. However, it was not written as a memoir.

Just been to Waterstone's at the Trafford Centre to get myself a copy but they'd sold out! They have ordered more and were hoping to get them this afternoon.

Due to the phenomenal success of The Devil Within Book Launch on Saturday 12th May, Waterstones and Scratching Shed publications are pleased to announce a second book signing with Malcolm Alker on Saturday 9th June Waterstones, Trafford Centre 10-12pm , Malc would like to pass on his thanks and gratitude to those who turned out to meet him on Saturday and in his own words he still loves the Salford supporters. Thanks guys and hope to see another great turn out!

[iIs the book on sale in the Salford City Reds shop at Barton yet?[/i

Official Book signing next week in the Club Shop followed by Alker being given the freedom of Salford.

I think Tarry is just putting the final touches on the fatwah. It should be ready just before the new online shop - so sometime next season hopefully.