Summary
Ryan Brierley, a former Salford Red Devils captain, will become chief executive of the club after ending his playing career at Oldham. Brierley's appointment follows a successful bid by a consortium to relaunch Salford, which had been dissolved due to financial issues. The new Salford team will compete in the second-tier Championship starting in 2026.
Key Facts
- Ryan Brierley played 95 games for Salford Red Devils from 2022 to 2025.
- He retired from playing at Oldham to take on the chief executive role at Salford.
- A consortium led by former player Mason Caton-Brown secured a bid for Salford to compete in the Championship.
- The original Salford Red Devils team ended operations due to financial struggles and losing their Super League status.
- The new Salford team will start the 2026 Championship season against Oldham.
- The transition aims to preserve Salford's rugby league heritage.
