Academy v Salford

[John S]

Half time
Salford City Reds 18
Widnes Vikings 24

Despite playing a much physically bigger team and going behind after 2 mins Widnes have played well despite missing players and the hot weather.
Salford may see their size count in the second half but so far-so good.

[John S]

Final score
Salford 48
Widnes 38

A purple patch which saw the home side score 12 points in as many minutes changed the game.

[rugby11]

what was the team ? anyone stand out

[John S]

what was the team ? anyone stand out

Owens, Butterworth, Hulme D, Fernyhough, Blackmore, Atkin, Price, Davies, Hulme L, Norton,McCann, Rigby, Buck  SUBS: Ball, Tague, Wainwright, Orme


Jack Buck had his best game, Chris Atkin was again influential and all the forwards worked hard.  I believe because Salford had no U20's game that some of those players who were eligible stepped down and that would account for the size difference.  However we could have won the game and when you think we were missing, Whity, Lawton, Gilmore, Brown and captain Hughes there was no shame in defeat.

[rugby11]

cheers sounds like it was a good game, lots of tries and in good weather too.

[Ratboy]

Owens, Butterworth, Hulme D, Fernyhough, Blackmore, Atkin, Price, Davies, Hulme L, Norton,McCann, Rigby, Buck  SUBS: Ball, Tague, Wainwright, Orme


Jack Buck had his best game, Chris Atkin was again influential and all the forwards worked hard.  I believe because Salford had no U20's game that some of those players who were eligible stepped down and that would account for the size difference.  However we could have won the game and when you think we were missing, Whity, Lawton, Gilmore, Brown and captain Hughes there was no shame in defeat.

When is Gilmore fit again?

[John S]

When is Gilmore fit again?

He has a date for the next op but until that has been done and he has fully recovered then there is no idea when he will be fit.

[Ratboy]

Hope all goes well mate.Thankyou anyway on update.