McRae sees signs of progress

Kear left feeling flat after defeat ends disappointing season

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McRae sees signs of progress

McRae: good send-off

We have climbed another rung on the ladder this season with a smaller and less experienced squad than last year. But we are very excited about our new signings.

Shaun McRae
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Salford boss Shaun McRae was satisfied with a last-day win that saw his side climb into 12th place in the final engage Super League standings.

The Reds beat fellow strugglers Wakefield 16-12 at the Willows to give a host of departing players a good send-off.

McRae, whose side leapfrog Harlequins to finish third from bottom, said: "We have finished higher and with more points than last season.

"We wanted to win to climb above Harlequins, to send everyone off on a high and to give our leaving players fond memories of finishing at the club.

"It could not have worked any better for Stuart Littler (who scored a crucial late try) and I wanted to have all the seven players who are leaving on the pitch at the end.

"We had a lot of ball in the first half but the windy conditions didn't help. We took a lot out out of Wakefield but it was a pretty even tussle.

"We have climbed another rung on the ladder this season with a smaller and less experienced squad than last year. But we are very excited about our new signings."

Wakefield coach John Kear added: "The match typified our season. We started with some resolution but in the latter half of the game we went off what we were doing well.

"Errors crept in and the tackling dropped off. We have lost a lot of the hunger and desire that has typified Wakefield over the last four years and we want to bring in players with those qualities."

But Kear paid tribute to Tevita Leo-Latu and Jason Demetriou, who are leaving the Wildcats.

"Tevita is one of the most exciting hookers in the game and Salford have signed a good one," he added. "Jason has been a leader and the club is in better shape when he leaves than when he arrived. A lot of that is due to his efforts."

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