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BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Huge losses, player exodus and fans' 'optimism drained' - inside Salford's crisis
It is almost six years since Salford Red Devils, under the tutelage of Ian Watson, reached the Super League Grand trip to Old Trafford could have been a fairytale for the ages - but they were beaten by a St Helens side that began to surf the crest of one of the most dominant waves Super League has ever seen, winning four successive side had been written off as relegation candidates going into the 2019 campaign and looked a million miles away from play-off spot his side dared to dream and, having surprised their critics as well as nurturing that season's Man of Steel Jackson Hastings into one of the league's top performers, things looked pretty good for least because 12 months later, during a Covid-interrupted season, the club reached the Challenge Cup final but ultimately lost to Leeds Rhinos at an empty forward to 2024 and having navigated their way through Covid, current boss Paul Rowley guided the club to an impressive fourth-placed finish in Super League and a play-off you knew nothing else about Salford other than these three respective moments over a five-year period, then you would be forgiven for thinking that this was a club on an upward the wheels have well and truly fallen off in what has happened to a club whose history goes back 152 years, and why is their situation so bleak? A season of financial uncertainty and big defeats Just over a month after the end of the 2024 campaign, the true pressures of Salford's financial situation began to club called a meeting of all Super League clubs in November to request an advance payment of money they were set to receive during this season to cover holes in their gaps were caused, the club said, by uncertainty over the ownership of their Salford Community Stadium home, and a few days later they were granted advanced funds. Their plight continued into the new year and overshadowed their preparations for the 2025 season, with the Rugby Football League (RFL) ordering them to sell players shortly before a takeover by a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta was agreed on the eve of the campaign got off to the worst possible start as they fielded mostly reserve players in a record-breaking 15-try 82-0 defeat at St Helens, with the RFL later putting their team selection under investigation.A sustainability cap imposed by the RFL at the beginning of the season because of financial uncertainty at the club was lifted but then applied again in March as monetary issues continued to bite despite the takeover going have continued to get worse as senior players have gradually left the club, resulting in a patchwork team filled with loanees suffering a demoralising 80-6 loss to Hull FC on a statement issued late on Monday evening, the Red Devils' owners said the club would not close and that bridge funding would be "available and settled" by the end of August, adding that they remained "fully committed" to supporting the club Sport has contacted Salford Red Devils for comment. Salford's lengthy list of exits Of the 17-man squad that were selected for Salford's Super League play-off defeat by Leigh Leopards at the end of last season, just five half-back Marc Sneyd's move to Warrington Wolves was the first in a lengthy list of departures which began in Brad Singleton was next, joining fellow strugglers Castleford Tigers, while Tim Lafai and Kallum Watkins Bullock left on a loan move to Barrow Raiders, half-back Chris Atkin joined Singleton at Castleford, while Nene Macdonald, who was at the core of Salford's impressive 2024 side, left to take unpaid leave in Stone moved to Warrington on loan shortly after being accused of "downing tools" by Rowley, who said he was unaware of rumours the players would eventually go on exodus continued last week as Chris Hankinson signed for Leeds, Chris Hill joined Bradford Bulls, while Jack Ormondroyd and hometown hero Ryan Brierley left for the end, five debutants turned out for Salford against Hull FC, with squad numbers going up to 63, and some players only meeting their team-mates on the coach journey to the stadium."It's felt like a line in the sand moment," Rowley told BBC Sport shortly before kick-off."Losing Ryan and Jack in particular, they were the last two of the originals so to speak."It's now officially not my team. It's been mental to be honest. I met some players on the bus, that's how it's been." Brierley's loss was a major blow but his decision, he said, was motivated by the worsening situation Salford are in."I never wanted to leave, that wasn't my intention," Brierley told BBC Radio Manchester. "I was pretty adamant I would finish my career there. "I didn't want to be part of the demise. I never wanted to be at fault for it. I know it never would have been that way, but my gut instinct made me think that Salford would be the beneficiary of me going to Oldham."I've not felt like it's been the Salford I fell in love with. It's been ripped out in one way or another with the team and morale."Brierley said the tipping point for him was their 74-12 defeat by Hull KR in July."I just feel so sorry for the people still there - and Paul Rowley in particular - who, more than anyone, doesn't deserve this," he added."But for me and couple of others, we took it to the final depths of how much we could hold on for and, ultimately, the deterioration took a turn for me [against Hull KR]."I'm glad I could help the club in the short term fix the issues that arose to get the [Hull FC] game to go ahead." 'My optimism is now drained' - what the fans think The fact that Salford have even been able to compete so far into the season is in no small part down to their reserve squad, with several young players stepping up to first-team action through necessity rather than that reliance on youth has only increased with the sustainability cap continuing to affect team selection, in addition to players departing."Six months ago I was so optimistic," Shirley Bradshaw, chair of the supporters' trust, told BBC Radio Manchester."My optimism has been drained now to the point where I've never felt so depressed going to a game."These lads that are playing for us and giving us their all, we know what's expected of all of them and we know there's no way they're going to be able to go up against all these seasoned Super League players, as people can see by the scores that have been turning out. "We can't do anything more but applaud these lads for what they're doing, even though they shouldn't be there for this."Little is known about the club's new owners and they have not spoken to the media since their arrival earlier this things stand, it is unclear whether Salford will be able to return to Super League in 2026 and how their current situation will impact on their IMG grading for next June, a winding-up petition filed against the club was adjourned until September amid reports that £500,000 was owed to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Salford's situation comes at the same time as football clubs Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday go through stark financial problems of their own under the shadow of the Football Governance Bill being passed into has written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy and Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle - a rugby league fan - about the club's plight."We had a fabulous team and week-by-week we've lost all these players, which is the nucleus of the first team," Bradshaw said."These kids are coming in and they're doing a fantastic job... they're putting their bodies on the line for the club."And I don't think they're getting any respect from these owners and it needs to change."Meanwhile, a supporters' group - The 1873 - has called out the club's owners, external, and is planning a "peaceful protest march" to the ground before Salford's fixture with Wakefield Trinity on 17 August. 'The owners are working hard' - Inu Assistant coach and former player Krisnan Inu said that criticism of the club - including the roles of consortium members Saia Kailahi and Curtiz Brown - from fans and the media has had a negative his pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Inu said that had the consortium not come in, the club "would have fallen apart a long time ago"."Obviously, there's a lot of frustration and people are in different positions, but at the same time when the media keep throwing punches at our club, it hurts everyone and not just the players," Inu told BBC Radio Manchester."They're two humans as well. Everyone keeps naming them and tries to put their heads on sticks. I see them working hard but, honestly, the fans don't see it."What I see that they're trying to do for the club is massive, and patience might be the word, but at the same time there is a lot of frustration and when people start talking about people getting paid late, we're all part of that and I'm no different."Asked about Sunday's fan protest, Inu added that there could be positive news between now and kick-off."As a staff member and assistant coach I feel for them. But at the same time there are some answers that need to be presented to them which I think will be happening before Sunday, so I can't say if the protest is right or wrong." Rowley 'crumbling like everyone else' Salford were planning for the long-term future before this season began, having tied down Rowley to a director of rugby role from 2026 with the intention of appointing Kurt Haggerty as head the current head coach is more concerned about the impact the club's difficulties are having on non-playing Sport learned that last Sunday's fixture against Hull FC had been in doubt as the club owed money for coach travel and to a launderette which had washed their to the game, Rowley said that he was under the impression that the RFL had paid both bills in order to get the game on."I know everyone wants to drag us through until the end of the year, and they'll bend and break every rule to allow us to do that, but it's what happens after that. That's what's my concern [is] for all the staff," he told BBC Sport."They know that they will be the forgotten people and that concerns me."It's a persona when I'm at work and I'm in front of people - I've got to have a positive attitude and a body language that says that we want to win. "I coach to win, whatever it looks like and whoever I'm coaching. I'm crumbling like everybody else."As for the owners, Rowley said that he does speak to them but he is unclear on what the future holds."I have an amount of dialogue with them and they remain positive and on task," he added. "That gives me some hope."I don't think they would ever be able to have true empathy about what we're truly going through as a sporting organisation. They're business people and we're sportsmen."
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Andrew Johns' response says it all after Knights cruelled by contentious late call
Either Andrew Johns was so furious with the call that he refused to speak, or he realised Jackson Hastings wasn't square at marker on a controversial call that cruelled the Knights on Sunday. Hastings gave away a penalty when he appeared to leave early while trying to charge down a field-goal attempt from Tanah Boyd in the dying stages of the Warriors' 20-15 victory. With the Knights leading 15-14, Boyd sprayed his attempt to level the score at 15-15 and missed. But the Warriors challenged the call in what appeared to be complete desperation. The Warriors felt Hastings might have contacted Boyd's legs - or the ball - which would have been a penalty or line drop-out either way. But the Bunker official found that Hastings wasn't square at marker when he raced out to pressure Boyd's kick. The Warriors were awarded a penalty, and even though Boyd missed the ensuing shot at goal, they still got the ball back in prime field position. The Knights managed to block another field-goal attempt from Boyd, but the ensuing ricochet went straight to Leka Halasima, who raced away to score a stunning try for the win. Even though Boyd missed the penalty goal, Knights fans were still fuming because it meant the Warriors had possession from the ensuing 20m drop-out. Knights fans fume over Jackson Hastings penalty Many felt Hastings was hard done-by because Chanel Harris-Tavita walked off the mark when he played the ball - making it appear as though Hastings wasn't square. However the crucial replays seemed to show the Knights player was only slightly to the side of the ruck - but enough to break the rules. Speaking in commentary for Channel 9, Phil Gould said it was "terrible" for the Knights. And Newcastle legend Johns had a very telling reaction. Joey let out an exasperated sigh when the Bunker official said Hastings wasn't square, but refused to say anything else. He instead threw down to Brad Fittler on the sideline, who said Knights fans weren't happy. It's hard to show in a still is half a second hasn't moved his left foot, CHT just steps directly forward while playing the ball and you can clearly see CHT's left foot is to the right of Hastings left foot which means he isn't square, he is to the left — 🏆🏆 UNRIVALLED 🏆🏆 (@pennypanthers22) July 20, 2025 So if you move while playing the ball you can take out the markers and make em not square, Hastings is square before Harris gets too his feet just for Harris too move while playing the ball to take him out — ComaBoyss (@ComaBoyss) July 20, 2025 I mean fair enough Hastings was never square, but we see that all the time with pressure on field goals #NRLKnightsWarriors — JC (@jJ_craney23) July 20, 2025 The fact that Johns didn't criticise the decision could be seen as agreeing with it. But it might have been a case of him refusing to speak in protest. He did the same thing in Round 8 when he refused to speak for the final 23 minutes of a game between Cronulla and the Tigers. On that occasion, Johns became so fed-up with a spate of players being sent to the sin-bin for high contact that he launched a silent protest. The NRL eventually softened it's stance after cracking down on contact with the head. Andrew Johns bemoans rules around kickers Earlier on Sunday, Johns was happy to express his disdain with how "protected" kickers have become in the modern game. On Saturday night, Manly beat the Melbourne Storm thanks to a penalty awarded to the Sea Eagles for Harry Grant making contact with Luke Brooks' kicking leg on a field-goal attempt. RELATED: Craig Bellamy flags further absence for Storm star Cameron Munster Latrell moment says it all as Souths cop another season-ending blow The ruling was completely correct, but Johns felt it showed that kickers have been given way too much freedom under modern rules. "It's gone way too far, but to the letter of the law it's a penalty," Johns said on the Sunday Footy Show. "Say you defend a really good set, and you get the opposition to play the ball on their 30. In years gone by if it was a slow play-the-ball the kicker would have to be back 10 to 15 metres, which means you would get the ball and bring it back to your 40. "Nowadays if you get a bad attacking set and slow play-the-ball, the kicker stands on the advantage line and kicks it 60 metres because they know they can't get hit. They should be able to get out and tackle the kicker above the waist."
7NEWS
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Newcastle Knights star Jackson Hastings in ‘utter shock' after mother dies
Newcastle Knights star Jackson Hastings has received a flood of support after revealing that he his dealing with shattering family news. On Wednesday, a shellshocked Hastings took to social media to explain that his mother and 'best friend', Megan, had died, and he was totally devastated. 'I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heartbreak,' the said. 'Simply the day no one ever wants to come. I've lost a complete half of me. 'To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for, I thank you. 'Megsy, I thank you for everything. I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. You had nothing, but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. 'You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum. 'You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too. 'You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. 'Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f****** proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women and that women being my super mum! 'I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again. 'I promise to look after Jorja, Jonte, Bruce, Benny and of course little Scottie as best as I can as I know you'll be looking down keeping tabs on me! 'Go have a brew and lovely glass of wine with Nan up in heaven, you're reunited now. Smile down on us. 🫶🏼 9.6.64 / 1.7.25 Megan Megsy Harrod. Rest in love mum! I love you.❤️💔❤️🩹' Matildas legends Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr were among the high-profile people to wrap their arms around Hastings. 'Sending all my love ❤️,' Foord wrote. And Kerr said: 'Sending love, sorry to hear ❤️❤️.' With an English grandmother, Hastings — the 2029 'Man of Steel' — has played on the international sage for Great Britain. And fellow Knights star and England player Kai Pearce-Paul also sent his love. 'Thinking of you my brother ❤️ love ya 🤞🏽,' Pearce-Paul said. Roosters NRLW gun Millie Elliott said: 'I'm so sorry to hear, absolutely heartbreaking. Thinking of you and your family 🤎. Podcaster Lavender Baj said: 'Oh Jacko I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Thinking of you and the fam. Sending lots of love to you all ❤️❤️❤️.' While a family friend said: 'Sorry to hear my brother, Meg was an amazing human. Loads of memories growing up with our mums. Thinking of you and the family ❤️.' Two years ago Hastings revealed he had little to do with his famous father, Kevin, who had a stand named after him after starring for the Eastern Suburbs (later the Sydney Roosters) in the New South Wales Rugby League in the late 1970s and throughout the 80s. Kevin and Megan separated, and Kevin married an American woman. Jackson spent a brief time at the Roosters from 2014-16 but said it was uncomfortable due to his father's legacy. 'Everywhere I looked, I saw him, but in real life he was never there,' he said. He said the personal impact of his parents' breakup hit him later in life, and he called it 'traumatic'. 'I remember when it was Father's Day at school. Everyone would bring their dad into the classroom to look at the artwork and stuff. I was just sitting there on my own. Teachers would say, 'Where's your dad?' He was in America doing his own thing. 'I respect what my father did in the game but we're not close as father and son. We don't talk often .... in real life he was never there. I had a mum who was my mum and my dad.'
The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'My rock, my No.1 supporter': Knights star remembers his late mum
Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12. Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12. Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12. Knights playmaker Jackson Hastings has remembered his late mum as his "rock" and "best friend" after she passed away this week. Hastings, 29, took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt tribute to his mum, Megan Harrod, after her sudden death. "I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break (sic), simply the day no one ever wants to come," Hastings wrote. "I've lost a complete half of me. "To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. "Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. "You had (sic) nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum." Hastings, a member of Newcastle's NRL side which has a bye this week, is the son of Sydney Roosters great Kevin Hastings but grew up mostly with his mum. The Wests Illawarra junior rose through rugby league's ranks to debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2014, and has since played for Manly and Newcastle, as well as overseas. He has previously spoken about his mother's influence on his life in podcast appearances. "You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too (sic)," Hastings added in his post. "You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. "Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so f---ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women (sic) and that women (sic) being my super mum! "I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. Life will never ever been the same again." Ms Harrod was understood to have been aged 61. The Knights are rallying around Hastings. After playing in Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra last week, Hastings was given several days off with the rest of the NRL squad. The players were due to return to training on Friday, but Hastings will now be given extra time away. He wasn't named in Newcastle's NSW Cup side, which plays Canterbury at Broadmeadow on Saturday. The NRL team host Melbourne Storm next Saturday, July 12.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Devastated footy star Jackson Hastings makes a solemn promise to his mother as he mourns her in shattering post: 'I'd do anything to hug you again'
Crestfallen NRL star Jackson Hastings is mourning the death of his mother Megan, who he labelled 'my biggest fan and best friend.' Hastings, 29, posted a lengthy message via Instagram on Wednesday, where he was in disbelief at the devastating news. 'I can't believe I'm actually sitting here writing this in utter shock and absolute heart break, simply the day no one ever wants to come I've lost a complete half of me, the post began. 'To my beautiful mother, my rock, my number one supporter, the best nanny ever, and best dog parent anyone could ever ask for I thank you. 'Megsy I thank you for everything I'm the luckiest kid on earth to of had you as my mother for 29 whole years. 'You had nothing but gave me and the girls absolutely everything. You are a warrior and my hero I always had and always will look up to you mum. 'You were my harshest critic, my biggest fan, my best friend and the one and only person I'd want to cry too. 'You're the reason I've been successful, you're the reason I'm the brother I am, partner I am, dad I am and hopefully the best son I could have possibly been. 'Not a day has or will go by without me thinking of you. You've made me so fu**ing proud. Your fight, resilience and work ethic is a testament to who you are as a women and that women being my super mum! I love you so much, I have done and would do anything all over again just to see a smile on your face and give you a hug one more time. 'Life will never ever been the same again. 'I promise to look after Jorja, Jonte, Bruce, Benny and of course little Scottie as best as I can as I know you'll be looking down keeping tabs on me! '9-6-64 / 1-7-25 Megan Megsy Harrod, Rest in love mum! I love you.'
