Why would Myler sign a long term deal, when the chances of us being in superleague post 2011 without a new stadium are rather grim?

Without question there would be a clause in the contract allowing release should the club not get a franchise.

Part of me suspects the amount of noise coming out of Salford is little more than PR. IMHO Salford already know he is off and are trying to save face with the fans by making a song and dance about an offer they don't think he'll accept.

The club are usually fairly quiet when it comes to actual deals and only seem to comment when it's pie-in-the-sky cf. Gower, Minichello et al or when we get gazumped, cf. Higham.

Kevin Penny was going to be the "next best player" at Warrington, & was signed up on a 4?year contract, where is he now?????? after not featuring in the 1st team he has now gone on loan to Widnes.
The same could become of Myler, ok he is having a good season, (wouldn't say great) his defence is suspect, ok , know he is only young, but he probably looks better in the Salford team, (no disrespect to the rest of the team) & against a very weak french side, so who is to say it won't all go t#ts up at Warrington.

Seen many a "great new prospect " in rugby over the years only to fade out of sight & not fulfill their potential, nothing is certain in life.

Good point.

Matt 'Sideshow Bob' King looked like a World-beater when playing Down Under ...

If the offer of £250k from Wires (their board) is true then the club would be daft not to look at it seriously.

Personally I would love to keep him and build a young side around him and dispense with all our Antipodeans at the same time. Just my point of view as with a totally British side we may still get a green light at the next Franchise round as we have shown that we have accepted the RFL guidelines on that score. Yes I realise Cashmere has a contract for 3 years so obviously that is a hurdle to overcome.

However I cannot see SMc agreeing with me as his CV will of course not be enhanced should the British lads finish in a lowly position. Catch 22 isnt it?

Another thing we have to consider is that Salford may have to replace a fair amount of outgoing players at the end of the year.

That would be the money ball for the rest of the team, salford have been viewed for too long as a 2nd grade club, a club which if you cant make it at wigan or a top club its somewhere you can earn a living.

This had to and is begining to stop, playing rugby league for Salford City Reds should be viewed as a pinnicle of any career and its down to the individual player how he sees his role in the team and the club, keep moving forward, keep improving or you will be replaced by someone who wants it more.
Our Youth which is currently playing in our 1st team has moved our team on 10 fold imo, they have no fear, they just go out and play add to what we have with solid supperleague class professionals and who knows were we can go.

If Myler's representatives accept the offer of a new contract it should be a message to the rest of the squad, Myler is worth every penny of that contract offer, he has that xfactor, he's quick, he's brave, he's intelligent and the most important thing when the pressure is on he has the bottle to perform to the highest level.

If every other player performs to that level week in week out and doesnt slip into the "comfort zone" that some currently reside in we as a team and club would move forward and become a real force, i cant understand why anyone would be jelous? you work hard at your game and when push comes to shove he will make the difference which wins Salford the game, and when your all dancing round the spa celebrating our heroic win and your acievement the last thing your gonna do is bitch about the man who helped make it happen.

Do you want to make History? be the catalist that made it all happen (like cantona @ united) who is to say if we manage to keep the core of this team together we cant win the challenge cup or a top 3 finish in the next few years.

I just hope that Myler and his representatives would like to make it happen here at salford, be seen as a vital cog that took us for might be / could be men to Winners in a red shirt not just another cog at another club

Hope Richie stays, whatever the cost !!!!!

I think the long and short of it is that no-one will know what will happen until an official announcement is made. Forget here-say and speculation.

It goes without saying that both sets of fans want his services, but sometimes the long term future of the club needs to be considered. I can understand the question of loyalty, and I think it goes without saying that this will already be part of Myler's consideration whether or not to stay.

Even if he is sold, it will help Salford's long term financial future. If he stays, then Salford need to ensure that they have the financial muscle to pay his salary, plus the other financial commitments. This of course includes the finalising of the new stadium, securing continuing Super League status and having the ability to build a team around Myler.

At the end of the day, it will still be a win, win situation - even if initially there is some inevitable disappointment should he be sold to Warrington or any another club.

So, all we can do is sit it out and wait for that announcement to be made...

And for what it's worth, I'm a Wire fan - but have respect for all clubs and fans (except the pies of course - only kidding, hehe). It's what makes SL the best sport in the world!!