Mike Stephenson in entitled to his opinion in his weekly column in the Rugby Leaguer & League Express and that's all it is his own opinion.
Having followed Salford City Reds for many years we know we have faults this season and in truth at times we have found the going tough to say the least, but in our club captain Malcolm Alker we have a real old fashion 100% player / club man who gives his all week in week out and I think 'Stevo' has been a tad unfair this time concerning our Mal.
I think he's right concerning the burn out factor over Richard Myler and I fully agree with him about Jeremy Smith who still blows hot and cold so far this season
And of course Robbie Paul is getting a little long in the teeth, but with Robbie Paul I firmly believe he stll has a lot to offer the game this season when fully fit.
Also Mr Stephenson states that our head-coach needs to blood a few more players. Well 'Stevo' I'm sure Shaun McRae knows best and is more qualified that the likes of you in this department.
And then 'Stevo' hit's out at Ray Cashmere not being able to stay out on the paddock for longer periods?
In my opinion Ray Cashmere has improved over the last few weeks and will continue to do so and of course he will get more game time in due course.
At last but not least on loan Darrell Goulding and Stefan Ratchford got a bit of praise from Mr Stephenson - Thank God.