Dan-tastic for Salford as Addy set for season EXCLUSIVE
JOKER Danny Addy is ready to have the last laugh on the doubters with a Devil-may-care approach to the season.
The utility star (below) is one of 12 new signings who hope to mastermind another year of Salford shocks.
But despite the Red Devils reaching the Grand Final and Challenge Cup Final in the last two seasons, few are tipping them for glory again.
And that, says Addy, 30, is just the thing his new team are using through the long slog of pre-season training.
He said: “It puts a bit of fire in your belly. In most games we’ll be seen as underdogs but we know what we’re capable of.
“Salford have shown that they can beat anyone. It is up to us to prove people wrong again.”
They have a new coach in Richard Marshall as well as a big player turnover, but Addy says he’s had no trouble settling in. He said: “I’ve never had a problem settling in anywhere because I’m a bit of a character so I can break the ice quite early.
“I get along with everyone and like to have a mess about when the time is right.
“I love to keep the lads laughing and tell a few jokes. A lot of the lads think I have got ADHD and I guess I do have a short attention span but when it’s time to work I can switch it on.”
Addy started his career with Bradford, moved to Hull KR after the Bulls went into administration and spent last season with Leigh in the Championship.
With the Centurions now also in Super League after winning the nod to replace doomed Toronto Wolfpack, Addy can’t wait to go head-to-head.
The former Leigh captain said: “When the opportunity came up at Salford I took it because I want to win silverware and play at the top level.
“But I have nothing but respect for Leigh and absolutely loved my time there. They have a good team and will definitely shock a few people this year.”
Addy has already represented Scotland at two World Cups and wants to make it a hat-trick later this year. He said: “Playing for Scotland is very important to me. I’ve played against the best teams and players in the world numerous times and want to experience that again.”
Addy’s experience will be invaluable to the Bravehearts thanks to both his playing and coaching knowledge.
When an ACL injury ruled out his entire 2018 season at Hull KR, Addy used the time to coach the Scotland Under-19s.
He said: “It was different to what I am used to because of all the organisation that’s involved but I loved it and coaching is probably something I’d like to get into.”