He played great today.

You are so right - he steadied the ship when he came back on. We did look vulnerable in defence when Alker, Stapleton and Swain were off at the same time.
Also, isn't it great to have a stand off who can time a pass?

Alker was instrumental tonight, both in attack and defence. He was quick away from dummy half and he was always the first man in tackling. He had a great game tonight.

And he's still young enough to get a contract at Saints.

Despite not wearing the armband he played with all the leadership of a captain.

Yep, Malc responded really well tonight after losing the captaincy. Looked especially dangerous running from dummy half.

Did he get the man of the match on Sky? Think I saw him walking off the field carrying a bottle so assumed he did.

Think so, yeh.

Great performance tonight from Malcolm Alker.

I thought we lacked direction when he was off the park.

Played real well when he was on. Best I've seen him play for a long time.

ALKER=SALFORD THROUGH AND THROUGH ...END OF
ROBBIE PAUL=OLD MAN WHO WE HAD LAST SEASON FOR P.R PURPOSES
RATCHFORD=GREAT TALENT THAT GONNA BE WASTED IF HE DOESN'T GET HIS CHANCE AHEAD OF PAUL!!! END OF

He is only ever going to play for the Bulls matey

really impressed with malc tonight, had a great game, well done fella!

He was in the Cock in Worsley after the game with amongst others Parker and Fitz, something he wouldn't have done if bitter over the armband

just got in from the worsley crawl of the gilbert and joey barton arms but cudn't quite squeeze in the COCK!!!LOL.Feel a bit for malc over recent events.What ever he's has done wrong fair enough.We have all heard the wispers and the rumours!!but no other names than johnny w mentioned in the press regards jacksonville incidents.Foook em all Malc and keep on going as u are son!!!
Salford are back!!!

just watched the game on sky+ and from the interview after the game Alker is out to prove a point by the sounds of it even mcrea said since what has gone on he bin nothing short of fantastic in training etc. credit to you Malc.

He'd never be able to play for Wigan...he's English.

here here.

once again he was a credit to the club. i have to admit i have been one of his doubters for this season but he did what a true pro does, steps up to the mark and proves it on the field. well done great performance.

Malcolm responded to what has gone on pre season in the best possible manner.
Well done Mr Alker

the best response to the Jacksonvillegate, Malc played like a true leader, but he should have been on for the full 80 he has proved time and time again that he is one of the fitest players in SL.
Immense MOTM performance.

ALKER WAS OUTSTANDING GOOD TO SEE HIM BACK TO THE OLD MAL

I think someone forget to tell Alker he wasn't Captain last night.

He was the one telling the team to take 2 rather than run it.

He was outstanding last night.

Thought we looked better when he was on the pitch.

Superb performence from Alker on Sat. Best game I,ve seen him have for a long time.

Stapleton and big ray was fantastic fitzy was impressive to he looks really sharp this year.

I can only echo the sentiments of pretty much everyone on here, Malc was tremendous. We defo lost a lot of control on the game after the 1st interchange and it wasn't a coincidence that Malc was one of those replaced. More of the same please next week!!!

He looked eager with his backing up but I was a bit concerned about his positioning for a couple of high kicks.