RL "fightback" after Sam Burgess conversion

[ratsapprentice]

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/salford-red-devils-owner-marwan-6728927

“We as rugby league have to hit back,†says Koukash. “I am happy with the squad but if we have to strengthen, I will buy players from rugby union and I mean the very top players.
“We already have our eyes on a few and if this is what we have to do, we will do it. We are already on the lookout at players who have played for the British Lions. If we want them, we will get them. I will show rugby union what I can do.â€

:lol::lol::lol::lol:


I'll believe it when I see it, Marwan!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

He's insane.
Claimed before that he was close to signing SBW and Sam Burgess for Salford "Red Devils".

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Why not sign Andy Powell? Ex union lions player lol

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

At least Marwan Koukash is showing some ambition rather than just rolling over.

If we are to believe him in his assertion that Lions players are being targeted, who are the most realistic options? From the 2013 tour Mike Phillips is the most likely option given he has lost his Wales place and his club career is uncertain at the minute.

 

[SixteenSixtySix]

Really, why the hell should we care? I say do whatever you want, mister.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Andy Powell - though he wasn't great at Wigan.
Gavin Henson? Was rumoured to be off to League before. Not getting a massive amount of time at Bath, but does seem to be enjoying his rugby when on the pitch.
Philips could make sense - especially if the Doc is chucking his cash about the place.

 

[ratsapprentice]

TBF Andy Powell at his best was a very destructive ball carrying 8.
But his best was 5 years ago - he's 32.

Apparently Gav wants to stay at Bath, it's the coaches that aren't sure.

Am I mental in thinking that Tom Youngs would make a decent forward?
His height would make it a bit awkward but he's a ****ing cannonball.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I could see that - he's very hard to put down, and his strength/centre of gravity means he can make good yards in traffic, which he could do even more in league without the threat of the choke tackle.

 

[McTallshort]

At a guess, Phillips, Powell and Henson all mentioned above otherwise I really cannot think of anyone. Is Lee Byrne still happy in France?

 

[ratsapprentice]

Powell has already had his league contract terminated I think.
He played for Wigan last season.

Marwan will be targetting people from the latest tour, you can be sure of that... he's a bit mental.

 

[Groundhog]

Powell has already had his league contract terminated I think.
He played for Wigan last season.

Marwan will be targetting people from the latest tour, you can be sure of that... he's a bit mental.

Like in the Lee Harvey Oswald sense of the word, or.....?

 

[Draggs]

At a guess, Phillips, Powell and Henson all mentioned above otherwise I really cannot think of anyone. Is Lee Byrne still happy in France?

Byrne joining the Dragons for two years this year.

 

[lynam1104]

Roberts? he wouldn't have to adapt much of his game to become a league forward.

 

[nickdnz]

Koukash also believes the salary cap should increase gradually on a yearly basis. He will also take an exhibition match to Dubai and wants a Nines tournament in the UK similar to the one recently held in Australia.

<_<

 

[lynam1104]

<_<

Haha classic

 

[goodNumber10]

British Lions that could make the step over?

Roberts
Kearney
Warburton (he'd actually be a good league player i reckon)
Tuilagi
Cuthbert

and obviously North.


Chances of them going? ZERO!

 

[Jaguares]

and who the f**k is Marwan Koukash? A manager of rugby league?

 

[ratsapprentice]

League's answer to Mourad Boudjellal.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

and who the f**k is Marwan Koukash? A manager of rugby league?

Owns Salford "Red Devils" (the club previously known as Salford City Reds).

 

[Groundhog]

Kaukash->Kashkau->Kash Kau-> Cash cow. €€€€€€€€€?