Salford Red Devils Coach Rowley Highlights Lack of Resources Amid Leeds Rhinos Speculation
Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley has opened up about his side’s limited resources, even as rumors swirl about a potential move to Leeds Rhinos. In a recent interview, Rowley acknowledged the financial disparity between Salford and other Super League clubs, but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to compete.
“I always say we’re confident, we have belief, and we’re a good group and all that,” Rowley explained on The Bench podcast with Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin. “You’ve heard me say all of those things before, but we can back it up. I think we make teams a little bit nervous, if I’m honest.”
Despite Salford’s position of fifth in the league, sitting level with Warrington Wolves but with a points difference of 138 lower, Rowley remains undaunted. “It’s obviously against the facts that we have no resources and that we spend less than everybody else, but ultimately, there’s 17 lads on that field, and there’s some pretty talented individuals,” he said.
Indeed, Salford have managed to field impressive players despite their limited budget. Marc Sneyd currently leads the Man of Steel leaderboard with 18 points, while Nene Macdonald is level with Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis in third place with 14 points.
The Red Devils have a history of punching above their weight, finishing third in Super League in 2019 and reaching the semi-finals in 2022, despite their sixth-place finish. Last year, they narrowly missed out on a play-off spot, but Rowley believes his team is well-positioned to return to the postseason this year.
As the speculation around a potential move to Leeds Rhinos continues, Rowley’s candid assessment of Salford’s resource constraints underscores the challenges the club faces. However, his unwavering belief in his players and their ability to compete at the highest level suggests that the Red Devils may have more to offer than their limited budget might suggest.
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