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Sun April 17, 2011
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Source: www.superleague.co.ukAshley Gibson grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Salford City Reds turned in their best performance of the season to blitz Bradford Bulls 56-16 in the Engage Super League.
The Reds trailed 6-0 after only 90 seconds but hit back in style to notch only their fourth win of a topsy-turvy campaign.
It was a pity only 2,809 fans - Salford's lowest gate of the season - turned up to see the convincing victory after the Reds' recent troubles.
Salford ran in 10 tries with Australian winger Mark Henry also grabbing a couple and inspirational skipper Daniel Holdsworth piling up 20 points with a touchdown and eight goals.
Salford, after successive defeats by Crusaders RL and Castleford Tigers, had Phil Veivers in temporary charge with head coach Shaun McRae on sick leave and Malcolm Alker in apparent dispute with the club.
The Reds had won three of their last four home clashes against Bradford - but all by eight points or less. This was more emphatic.
Salford welcomed back Gibson in the centre after a four-match injury absence with Chris Nero switching to the second row.
Kyle Briggs returned at stand-off for Bradford after suffering a knee injury in the opening game of the season against Leeds Rhinos, with Gareth Raynor and Olivier Elima also back.
But there was no place for dropped Ian Sibbit or injured Michael Platt against their old club with Patrick Ah Van and Jamie Langley also missing.
The Bulls made a flying start with skipper Andy Lynch charging over from Heath L'Estrange's short pass after only 90 seconds.
Salford prop Ray Cashmere lost possession to hand Bradford the initiative and Lynch crossed for his second try of the season on the last tackle.
Bradford started the brighter with Briggs held up over the line after 12 minutes by desperate defence.
But Salford hit back with two tries in three minutes - both approved by video ref Thierry Alibert - with Holdsworth taking Vinnie Anderson's pass to force his way over and add the conversion.
Holdsworth then threw out a long pass for Henry to squeeze over in the corner despite a brave effort by Raynor.
Holdsworth's touchline conversion made it 12-6.
Bradford were let down by appalling handling and paid the price after 26 minutes with Holdsworth and Luke Patten combining for Gibson to mark his comeback with a walk-in try.
Holdsworth's third goal extended the lead to 18-6.
Elliot Whitehead was lucky to escape with only a ticking off from referee James Child for taking out Patten in the air as he fielded a high kick and little went right for Bradford after their encouraging start.
Salford made it 24-6 at the break with Matty Smith sprinting clear for Patten to put Jodie Broughton over in the corner with Holdsworth maintaining his flawless kicking record.
Bradford needed to score first after the interval and Herbert obliged after 50 seconds with a superb weaving run from a Matt Diskin pass.
Bryn Hargreaves then had a try disallowed for a forward pass from Herbert as the Bulls tried desperately to get back into the contest.
Their hopes looked to be dashed when Steve Wild managed to slip out a pass under pressure and Holdsworth put Matty Smith over to make it 30-10.
Gibson's second try, after shrugging off Paul Sykes, confirmed Salford's superiority and he completed his treble after slick play by Smith, Holdsworth and Patten.
Ratchford added an eighth touchdown after Patten stole the ball from Tom Olbison 10 minutes from time with Holdsworth's conversion making it 44-10.
It was becoming an embarrassment for Bradford, who then conceded another try to Henry with Holdsworth's conversion bringing up the half-century.
The Bulls had to wait until three minutes from time for Herbert to bag his second and Bradford's third try.
But Salford still had the final say with Luke Adamson adding their 10th touchdown.
Fri May 11, 2007
Source: www.leedsrugby.comEngland international Ashley Gibson has been ruled out for the remainder of the engage Super League season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Catalans Dragons a fortnight ago.
Gibson, 20, made four appearances for England last year in the Federation Shield and had become a first choice for the Rhinos this season. However, scans this week have revealed the extent of the injury which will require a full reconstruction before Gibson begins the long process of rehabilitation.
Commenting on the injury Gibson said,
"The knee just felt weak at first and I had a fitness test on Saturday to try and play against Bradford down in Cardiff. However, the specialists have told me I need an operation and hopefully we can get it done as soon as possible. It is obviously disappointing, especially as I had gained a place in the team this season but I am young and I have got faith in the medical team at the Rhinos that they will get me back fit as soon as possible."Head Coach Tony Smith added,
"We are all disappointed for Ashley because he had worked hard this season and deserved his place in the starting line up. However, he has got time on his side and I am sure he will come back stronger than ever from this set back."ONLINE MINI SEASON TICKET SALESUnfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we are currently unable to sell mini season tickets online however telephone bookings are still being taken.
Mini season tickets are a great way to guarantee your place at Headingley Carnegie for the remaining seven home games of the season including the mouth watering clash with Bradford on 29th June plus a whole host of other benefits.
You can purchase your mini season ticket now by calling 08700 606050 or call in in person to the Headingley Carnegie ticket office.
You can still buy match tickets for this Saturday's game with Wigan, our next home game in Super League against Warrington and the Bradford game online plus you can also purchase season memberships for 15 pounds.
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Salford City Reds
9 games; 9 tries, 36 points.
[View] Round 2 [10 Feb 12] L 10-38 v St Helens (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 3 [19 Feb 12] W 38-18 v Widnes (A). [CT]
[View] Round 4 [24 Feb 12] W 24-22 v Hull FC (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 5 [02 Mar 12] W 44-12 v London (H). [WG]
[View] Round 7 [16 Mar 12] L 16-56 v Leeds (H). [WG]
[View] Round 8 [25 Mar 12] W 38-18 v Bradford (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [09 Apr 12] L 10-18 v Hull KR (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 12 [21 Apr 12] L 22-26 v Wakefield (A). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 13 [06 May 12] L 20-24 v Warrington (A). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
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2011 engage English Super League
Salford City Reds
17 games; 8 tries, 32 points.
[View] Round 1 [13 Feb 11] L 12-42 v Crusaders. [WG]
[View] Round 2 [18 Feb 11] L 22-56 v St Helens (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 3 [27 Feb 11] W 32-6 v Wakefield (A). [WG]
[View] Round 4 [04 Mar 11] L 16-32 v Wigan (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 5 [11 Mar 11] L 12-46 v Leeds (A). [CT]
[View] Round 7 [26 Mar 11] W 22-10 v Catalans (A). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [16 Apr 11] W 56-16 v Bradford (H). [CT] 12 Pts; 3t
[View] Round 11 [22 Apr 11] L 0-60 v Warrington (H). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [26 Apr 11] L 22-52 v Huddersfield (A). [CT]
[View] Round 13 [30 Apr 11] W 34-16 v Harlequins (A). [CT]
[View] Round 14 [13 May 11] L 16-32 v Hull FC (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [24 Jun 11] W 22-18 v Crusaders (A). [CT]
[View] Round 20 [01 Jul 11] W 26-18 v Harlequins (H). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 21 [08 Jul 11] L 16-52 v Hull FC (A). [CT]
[View] Round 25 [19 Aug 11] W 24-18 v Huddersfield (H). [CT]
[View] Round 26 [02 Sep 11] L 6-31 v St Helens (A). [CT]
[View] Round 27 [11 Sep 11] L 18-44 v Catalans (H). [CT]
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2010 engage English Super League
Salford City Reds
27 games; 11 tries, 44 points.
[View] Round 1 [07 Feb 10] L 12-30 v Hull KR (A). [CT]
[View] Round 2 [12 Feb 10] L 16-36 v Crusaders (H). [CT]
[View] Round 3 [19 Feb 10] L 10-22 v Leeds (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [26 Feb 10] L 0-7 v Bradford (H). [WG]
[View] Round 5 [05 Mar 10] L 12-24 v Les Catalans (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [14 Mar 10] W 26-22 v Harlequins (A). [CT]
[View] Round 7 [21 Mar 10] L 6-36 v Wakefield (A). [CT]
[View] Round 8 [27 Mar 10] W 27-20 v Hull FC (H). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [02 Apr 10] L 2-32 v Warrington (A). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [05 Apr 10] W 30-18 v Huddersfield (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [11 Apr 10] L 4-18 v Wigan (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 12 [25 Apr 10] L 12-30 v Castleford (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 13 - Magic Weekend [01 May 10] L 16-68 v Warrington. [WG]
[View] Round 14 [15 May 10] W 42-34 v St Helens (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 15 [22 May 10] W 22-14 v Les Catalans (A). [WG]
[View] Round 16 [04 Jun 10] L 10-27 v Warrington (H). [CT]
[View] Round 17 [11 Jun 10] L 12-34 v Hull FC (A). [WG]
[View] Round 18 [20 Jun 10] L 22-28 v Castleford (H). [CT]
[View] Round 19 [25 Jun 10] L 34-58 v St Helens (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [02 Jul 10] W 17-14 v Harlequins (H). [CT]
[View] Round 21 [09 Jul 10] L 10-60 v Wigan (A). [CT]
[View] Round 22 [18 Jul 10] W 30-26 v Bradford (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 23 [25 Jul 10] L 22-31 v Leeds (H). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 24 [01 Aug 10] L 16-60 v Crusaders (A). [WG]
[View] Round 25 [15 Aug 10] L 18-44 v Hull KR (H). [CT]
[View] Round 26 [22 Aug 10] L 4-52 v Huddersfield (A). [CT]
[View] Round 27 [05 Sep 10] W 16-12 v Wakefield (H). [CT]
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2009 engage English Super League
Leeds Rhinos
10 games; 2 tries, 1 goals, 10 points.
[View] Round 1 [13 Feb 09] W 18-4 v Wakefield (H). [BE] 2 Pts; 1g
[View] Round 4 [08 Mar 09] W 20-14 v Warrington (A). [CT]
[View] Round 5 [13 Mar 09] W 34-10 v Wigan (H). [CT]
[View] Round 6 [20 Mar 09] L 18-26 v St Helens (A). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [27 Mar 09] W 42-14 v Les Catalans (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [18 Apr 09] W 34-6 v Huddersfield (A). [CT]
[View] Round 15 [06 Jun 09] L 30-32 v Les Catalans (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [14 Jun 09] W 20-12 v Huddersfield (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [26 Jun 09] W 33-20 v Bradford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [04 Jul 09] W 43-30 v Hull FC (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
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2008 engage English Super League
Leeds Rhinos
2 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 5 [07 Mar 08] L 20-38 v Castleford (A). [CT]
[View] Round 25 [15 Aug 08] W 54-12 v Castleford (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
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2007 engage English Super League
Leeds Rhinos
9 games; 3 tries, 12 points.
[View] Round 1 [11 Feb 07] W 30-26 v Salford City (A). [WG]
[View] Round 5 [10 Mar 07] L 20-22 v Hull KR (A). [CT] 12 Pts; 3t
[View] Round 6 [16 Mar 07] W 32-26 v Wakefield (A). [WG]
[View] Round 7 [23 Mar 07] W 28-16 v Harlequins (H). [WG]
[View] Round 8 [05 Apr 07] W 18-14 v Bradford (A). [WG]
[View] Round 9 [10 Apr 07] L 18-20 v Wigan (H). [WG]
[View] Round 10 [15 Apr 07] W 52-10 v Warrington (A). [CT]
[View] Round 11 [21 Apr 07] W 38-19 v St Helens (H). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [27 Apr 07] W 54-8 v Les Catalans (H). [CT]
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2006 engage English Super League
Leeds Rhinos
10 games; 4 tries, 3 goals, 22 points.
[View] Round 10 [17 Apr 06] W 24-18 v Salford City (A). [CT]
[View] Round 11 [21 Apr 06] W 42-6 v Castleford (H). [CT] 10 Pts; 1t, 3g
[View] Round 13 [05 May 06] W 36-24 v Harlequins (H). [CT]
[View] Round 21 [16 Jul 06] L 30-31 v Castleford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [22 Jul 06] L 14-18 v St Helens (H). [WG]
[View] Round 23 [04 Aug 06] L 16-23 v Hull FC (A). [WG]
[View] Round 24 [11 Aug 06] L 18-20 v Wigan (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 25 [18 Aug 06] W 14-12 v Wakefield (A). [WG]
[View] Round 26 [01 Sep 06] W 54-16 v Warrington (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 27 [09 Sep 06] L 18-54 v St Helens (A). [WG]
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2005 English Super League
Leeds Rhinos
1 games; 3 tries, 5 goals, 22 points.
[View] Round 23 [07 Aug 05] W 74-0 v Leigh (A). [BE] 22 Pts; 3t, 5g
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