Paul Highton will hist a meet the Players event this evening at the Willows as part of his testimonal year.

Families are invited to the variety Centre for 7.30pm, where you will be able to meet and greet with members of the Reds first team and try out you skills with rugby sessions on the pitch (weather permitting). The Red Hot flames will be opening the evening and there will be a chance to get a close up look at the Northern Rail Cup.

Tickets priced at £2 each are available from the club shop or on the door of the willows this evening.

Family tickets priced at £6 will admit 2 adults / 2 children are also available.

The Willows snack bar will also be open this evening.

Salford City Reds will Join Northern Rail at the Trafford Centre tomorrow (Sat 28 June) to promote next Sundays Northern Rail Cup Final next Sunday.

Players will be present between 1pm and 3pm at the bandstand in the Orient, and there will be an opportunity to win VIP tickets to the final next Sunday, so be sure to register at the promotional site tomorrow.

Paul Highton will be hosting an evening at the races on 24th June 2008 at Belle Vue, 6.30pm.

Tickets cost £20 including 3 course meal, race card and betting facilities at the table.

Tickets available dron the club shop on 0161 736 6564

Join Paul with Salford City Reds players abd coaches for what promises to be a great night.

After a hard fought away win over Widnes Saints last week, the North West’s newest rugby league squad New Broughton Rangers are preparing to take to the field for their first home game, this Saturday.

It was no easy introduction for the league newcomers, as Widnes made it as tough as they could for their debut North West Summer Conference fixture. However, the determination and talent of the New Broughton Rangers open age team won out in the end with the game finishing 28-24 to the visitors.

The team is currently in training for its first ever home game against Copeland, which will take place at the Salford University pitches - Castle Irwell this Saturday with a 2.30pm kick off. The club, supported by Salford City Reds and the local ‘Broughton Rangers’ team of volunteers on behalf of Countryside Properties and Contour Homes who are leading the regeneration of the area with Salford City Council, is hoping to continue their inaugural season with another victory.

Debbie Baker, chairperson of New Broughton Rangers and local resident, said: “The lads have all been training hard in preparation for the season and that was obvious to anyone who saw them play their first game. The lads did the team proud as they fought bravely throughout the game against an experienced side.

“We obviously want to continue with a win at home, but it’s going to be a hard game against a team who won by more than 60 points in their last game! We are hoping that plenty of residents will come down to show their support and cheer on the lads and there is an after match BBQ for everyone to come down and enjoy at St Boniface’s Social Club.”

One special guest who will be lending his support to the team on the day is Salford City Reds prop Lee Jewitt, who will be keeping a close eye on the emerging young talent.

The club is hoping to reignite the glory days of the Broughton Rangers, which was forced to close its doors more than 50 years ago, and aims to become a central part of the local community. Countryside Properties is currently working on the new pitches at Lower Broughton which will become the club’s new home.

Salford City Reds players observed the new ‘City of Salford’ stadium plans earlier this week, when Project Managers, Drivers Jonas and stadium architects AFL, revealed detailed plans for player facilities during a presentation at The Willows. Keen to see how their new home for the 2010 season is taking shape, players took a keen interest in all aspects of the stadium design but more so the player facilities, including changing rooms, gym facilities, a 25 metre pool and pitch area, concluding the presentation with plenty of questions for the presenting architect. With interior areas of the stadium designed according to requirements of players and staff alike, the team and Salford City Reds employees were invited to observe the final draft before building begins later this year, a concept that is not lost on Reds Captain, Malcolm Alker:  “Having been used to the aging facilities of the willows, the new stadium facilities look amazing.  I think the future of Salford City Reds is looking very bright and with an International standard of stadium, I don’t thing the Reds will have many problems attracting the high profile rugby league players from around the world.” 

Salford City Reds media partner and shirt sponsor, Channel M will be following the fortunes of sides competing in the Fraser Eagle National Conference League plays offs tonight (Wednesday 23^rd April) at 7pm as part of the code XIII programme. The programme will then be repeated on Wednesdays (11pm), Thursdays (11am), Fridays (11am), Saturdays (11.30am) and Sundays (1.00pm). National Conference League Chairman Trevor Hunt said, “It is great to have Channel M on board like this, and of course they can be watched on digital TV or the worldwide Web. Hopefully sports fans will like what they see and come and try a live game or two. “As far as the matches go, Rochdale Mayfield’s extra time win at Leigh East was a terrifically gripping clash last week, and this Saturday’s games that have Minor Premiers, Leigh Miners Rangers at home to second placed East Hull, and Skirlaugh’s home visit from Mayfield, promises to be just as gripping.” Channel M are also looking forward to covering the amateur games flagship League. “We’re delighted to be working with the RFL and National Conference League in giving these fixtures an outlet for Grassroots Rugby League on television. We have no doubt over the quality on offer during the play-offs and feel they will be a worthy addition to what is an already successful programme format,” said James Lynch, Code XIII Producer. Channel M is the only local TV station for Manchester and is available on Terrestrial channel 39, Virgin Media channel 878 in the Greater Manchester region, and nationally on Sky channel 203. The Final will take place at Featherstone Rovers Chris Moyle’s Stadium on Saturday May 10th. The Fraser Eagle National Conference League Grand Final Play OffsSaturday 29th April 2008 Qualifying FinalLeigh Miners Rangers v East Hull Elimination semi finalSkirlaugh v Rochdale Mayfield Both kick off at 2.30pm.  

Salford City Reds Reserve Team take on Oldham at the Willows this Thurday 17 April.  Tickets are prices at £4 adults, £2 concessions and Juniors and access to the game is through The tavern.

Please note this game is the rearranged date for the game cancelled on Easter Monday.