Sat 22 Feb: SL: Salford Red Devils v Leeds Rhinos KO 2pm

[John Drake 5,572]

Discuss Salford Red Devils v Leeds Rhinos here.

[LR23 277]

I expect an absolute pasting. The only hope we have is if the pack suddenly turns up and Atkin (in place of Brown) reveals himself to be the answer to our prayers. I won't be holding my breath. If we keep them under 36 points I'll consider it a job well done. I'm not usually so pessimistic honest.

[Oxford 4,238]

Given the form and momentum of both it looks like the Rhinos should take this one and more so because of Salford's disruption.

Having said that, Come on Solly!

Edited February 19 by Oxford

[DavidM 8,351]

Salford by 2

[Big Red Keev 37]

I'm not sure where this air of pessimism has come from amongst the Salford support, granted we have lost 2 out of 3, however in context we met probably the best side in the league who were on form, away from home in game 1, won more comfortably than the score against TWP suggested, and basically threw it away last week against Huddersfield. I'm not suggesting we will run away with it or anything but I think some of our fans here the name Leeds and Sh*t themselves. I am comfortable backing us at home against them at the moment. Salford by 6.

[Chrispmartha 1,233]

What difference a few days makes, this time last week a lot of people would have said Leeds would be hammered, it just shows that basing anything on one round of a long season is a bit daft.

 

FWIW I think we (Leeds) looked very good last weekend but conversely Hull KR looked poor, I'm expecting a close game with hopefully the Rhinos getting the points but not without a good contest.

 

Leeds by 6

[billybell 11]

Based purely on last weeks results and the fact that I am a Leeds supporter. I will say Leeds by 10. It will take another few good wins before I dare to hope that we have turned a corner.

 

[Wollongong 170]

Home advantage will tell

[John Boriston 85]

Salford will win this one.......as certain as Dominic Cummings being Prime Minister

[Oxford 4,238]

On 18/02/2020 at 16:36, Big Red Keev said:

I'm not sure where this air of pessimism has come from amongst the Salford support, granted we have lost 2 out of 3, however in context we met probably the best side in the league who were on form, away from home in game 1, won more comfortably than the score against TWP suggested, and basically threw it away last week against Huddersfield. I'm not suggesting we will run away with it or anything but I think some of our fans here the name Leeds and Sh*t themselves. I am comfortable backing us at home against them at the moment. Salford by 6.

No just based on momentum, confidence and form. We've not really kicked off yet. I'm not sure why you think we blew it with the giants either?

I have no doubt that SRD are a competitive side and that they will compete. Finding wins in a more difficult SL than ever may be something else entirely.

Anyway how's your Dad?

Edited February 19 by Oxford

[Chronicler of Chiswick 899]

Leeds by 6.

[fieldofclothofgold 458]

12 hours ago, John Boriston said:

Salford will win this one.......as certain as Dominic Cummings being Prime Minister

You've got it there 

[Oxford 4,238]

In an unrelated matter; is there a list of the matches that refs have oficiated at, anywhere?

[Oxford 4,238]

Leeds unchanged and SRD disrupted, betterer & betterer

 

[GIANTSTRIDES 291]

Salford to surprise them.  ( hopefully )

[LR23 277]

Weather is acting up which might stifle Leeds' superior backs. Still not confident especially with Mossop and Sarge out.

Edited February 21 by LR23

[M j M 3,903]

10-0 Salford after about half an hour.

[M j M 3,903]

Correction, salford didn't convert either try. 8-6 half time score.

[M j M 3,903]

8-22 with less than 10 to go 

[M j M 3,903]

Full time 8-22.

22 unanswered points from Leeds to win it.

[LEEDSLADGONE SOUTH 24]

Sounded like a big crowd 

[Chrispmartha 1,233]

Leeds were terrible in the first half and lucky to be only 2 behind, but fair play we really turned up in the second half, although to be fair Salford lost a couple during the game which will have hurt them

[L Bow 86]

Salford have relegation written all over them. A team that only had one leader and he went to Wigan. 

[Futtocks 13,073]

3 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

Leeds were terrible in the first half and lucky to be only 2 behind, but fair play we really turned up in the second half, although to be fair Salford lost a couple during the game which will have hurt them

Who did Salford lose? I didn't follow this game.

[Chrispmartha 1,233]

8 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Who did Salford lose? I didn't follow this game.

Inu early on, not sure on the other to be honest