👉 SALFORD RED DEVILS {2023} 👈

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Not good news this for the Red Devils looking from the outside they have been let down by the City Salford Labour Council.

Here's hoping the Reds can stay in the top flight and most of all remain in the City of Salford area.

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Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett statement on Salford Red Devils...



I was greatly concerned by the contents of Salford Red Devils recent public statement to fans, and I am sure this was echoed in the Salford Reds fan base and wider rugby league communities.

For a 150-year-old institution, and pillar of the sport, to be facing such a precarious situation is very worrying.

Acquiring the stadium continues to involve a painstaking amount of work. My whole team at Salford City Council – myself, cabinet members, councillors, officers and directors of the stadium company CoSCoS – have spent many months seeking to make this happen in a highly complex and commercially sensitive environment. In addition to dealing with political party opposition to the published Statement of Strategic Intent and the Cabinet's related In Principle Decision in July to acquire our remaining 50% of our city's Community Stadium from Peel Land and Property (Red City) Limited ("Peel"). No one should be in any doubt that the whole of Salford City Council is committed to this work, keeping residents, supporters and stakeholders up-to-speed every step of the way.

I recognise that the club cannot continue to exist without a tenancy for next season, nor can it continue to exist indefinitely on current terms. The issues are clear, and within Salford City Council we are working tirelessly to acquire the stadium from our joint venture partner, Peel, which will then enable us to adopt a new lease not just for the Reds but also for their stadium co-tenant Sale Sharks.

The management team at the club are operating under tremendous pressure and in extremely difficult circumstances. We recognise the severity of the present situation and understand their desire to communicate to fans.

As mentioned, we are joint owners of the stadium with Peel, and cannot make decisions without them. The stadium is also occupied by Sale Sharks, who have been exemplary tenants providing much needed income to the stadium which has been vital to making the entire business stack up. The council is also bound to provide services to the public of Salford which guarantees value for money to Salford taxpayers, and must provide robust checks and balances to ensure that our investments are sound and reasonable. Whilst I appreciate that the club does not have indefinite time, it is also the case that the council alone cannot decide the timeframes for the necessary decisions to be taken.

I remain determined to preserve this crucial piece of Salford’s heritage and will do whatever is in our power to ensure that this iconic Salford institution is not lost. But to achieve this we will need the continued support of the club and wider community, and we need fans to remain committed and involved, now more than ever. I have asked council officers to liaise with Salford Red Devils RFLC, as well as CoSCoS directors and as necessary, the Rugby Football League (RFL), to find a way forward that is satisfactory to all parties involved and does not undermine the Statement of Strategic Intent that Salford City Council agreed back in March.

I will provide further updates as the complex negotiations develop.

Paul Dennett
Salford City Mayor

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We are thrilled to reveal the appointment of Mike Grady as the new Salford Red Devils Women Head Coach.

He will begin work with his new squad in pre-season, looking to build-on the progress made and earn promotion back to the Betfred Women’s Super League.

Grady has worked in rugby league his entire life at both club and international level, bringing a wealth of experience to such an exciting role.

In 2014, he landed his first Head Coach role at South Wales Scorpions, where he was nominated for Championship 1 Coach of the Year.

Grady accepted an Assistant Coach role at Newcastle Thunder, before moving on to become Head Coach of North Wales Crusaders.

After a stint at Cru, where he reached the League One Cup final, he was part of the coaching team that led Rochdale Hornets to the League One semi-final.

He then joined John Kear at Widnes Vikings as Assistant Coach, alongside a role as Head Coach of the Spanish National Team

In reaction to joining the club, Mike has said: ” I am delighted and excited to be given this opportunity to become Head Coach of the Women’s side, and to be part of such an iconic club like Salford.

“It was an opportunity I could not turn down and I can’t wait to get started, and for the season ahead!”

Managing Director, Paul King has added: “We are really pleased about Mike’s appointment.

“After speaking to him about the role and our ambitions with the Women’s team, I was impressed by his enthusiasm to develop a rapidly growing part of our club.

“From the Girls Development Academy, through to the first-grade, Mike is keen to get involved and create a pathway for young girls to be the next stars of Salford Red Devils.

“He brings with him a wealth of experience at both club and international level, so I am excited to see what we can achieve together!”

Women’s rugby league is growing at a rapid rate and this is the perfect chance to get involved.

As a member of our first-grade squad, you are handed a range of benefits, such as; free season tickets, full training kit and access to the club’s physio clinic, an S&C coach, a gym, multiple team building events, squad numbers, access to medical insurance and executive coach travel.

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