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Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
The Pitch: Next Wrexham? Strategy behind Salford's Beckham and Irish-backed takeover
For a club that has lost more than €33m since a group of ex-Manchester United players took it over in 2014, things have just gotten a whole lot brighter for Salford City FC (SCFC). The EFL League 2 side – which finished eighth in the fourth tier of the English league this season – hit the headlines last week after an Irish-backed consortium, fronted by David Beckham and Gary Neville, took ownership of the club. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€4 / month Unlimited access. Subscriber content. Daily ePaper. Additional benefits.
South Wales Argus
08-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
I dream big – David Beckham and Gary Neville head consortium buying Salford
The former Manchester United stars are members of a consortium which also includes a US-based businessman, Declan Kelly, and Lord Mervyn Davies, and will take control with immediate effect. 'I will be over every big decision that's made and every little decision that's made,' Beckham told The Athletic. 'That's what my commitment is to Gary. It's what my commitment is to the club. Salford City announces that the Club has been acquired by a new ownership group led by David Beckham and Gary Neville, and includes US-based businessman Declan Kelly and Lord Mervyn Davies who will both serve as new Co-Chairs of the Club's board. — Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) May 8, 2025 'We're definitely not doing it for a laugh and it's also not for the romantic side of things. Yes, we care about the club — but we're doing it to win. We want Salford to be successful and we have had success, but then we want it to go on to the next level. 'I always dream big so I'm always going to want us to get to the pinnacle of football and be in the Premier League. But there's a lot of hard work and a lot of investment to be done up until that point.' Beckham first invested in Salford in January 2019, joining former 'Class of 92' team-mates Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt as a shareholder. Gary Neville bought out the stake of former co-owner Peter Lim last August. The club confirmed on Thursday that Phil Neville, Scholes, Giggs and Butt were no longer shareholders but would still be contributing 'with roles in the club across technical, football, commercial, recruitment and the SCFC foundation'. Kelly and Davies will serve as co-chairs on the club's board. Paul Scholes, left, and Nicky Butt are no longer shareholders of Salford but will still contrbute to the club under the new ownership group (Martin Rickett/PA) The club said the acquisition includes 'a commitment by the new shareholders to invest significantly in the club, the team and its facilities'. Salford missed out on the League Two play-offs by a single point, so will again play in English football's fourth tier next season. Kelly and Davies said in a joint statement: 'We have been close friends and partners for more than a decade and we look forward to partnering with David, Gary, this phenomenal new ownership group, the Class of '92 and everyone at SCFC to take this project to the next level and hopefully bring more success to Salford City's wonderful fan base, players and everyone associated with the club.' An advisory and investment firm, Consello, will lead the club's commercial strategy, with the club said to be 'looking forward to bringing on a series of commercial partners across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia'. Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds (right) and Rob McElhenney celebrate their promotion to the Championship (Martin Rickett/PA). Salford hope they can follow Wrexham's lead in attracting overseas interest and investment following the buyout of the Welsh club by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Since the takeover Wrexham have risen from the National League to the Championship, having achieved three successive promotions. Beckham added: 'We've all been inspired by what Ryan Reynolds has been doing at Wrexham and I'm not saying this is why we're doing it because it's not. 'But I've spoken to Ryan about it so many times now and he said the feeling around the city, the feeling around the club, is so exceptional. That's the kind of thing that we want to create.'
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
I dream big – David Beckham and Gary Neville head consortium buying Salford
The former Manchester United stars are members of a consortium which also includes a US-based businessman, Declan Kelly, and Lord Mervyn Davies, and will take control with immediate effect. 'I will be over every big decision that's made and every little decision that's made,' Beckham told The Athletic. 'That's what my commitment is to Gary. It's what my commitment is to the club. Salford City announces that the Club has been acquired by a new ownership group led by David Beckham and Gary Neville, and includes US-based businessman Declan Kelly and Lord Mervyn Davies who will both serve as new Co-Chairs of the Club's board. — Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) May 8, 2025 'We're definitely not doing it for a laugh and it's also not for the romantic side of things. Yes, we care about the club — but we're doing it to win. We want Salford to be successful and we have had success, but then we want it to go on to the next level. 'I always dream big so I'm always going to want us to get to the pinnacle of football and be in the Premier League. But there's a lot of hard work and a lot of investment to be done up until that point.' Beckham first invested in Salford in January 2019, joining former 'Class of 92' team-mates Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt as a shareholder. Gary Neville bought out the stake of former co-owner Peter Lim last August. The club confirmed on Thursday that Phil Neville, Scholes, Giggs and Butt were no longer shareholders but would still be contributing 'with roles in the club across technical, football, commercial, recruitment and the SCFC foundation'. Kelly and Davies will serve as co-chairs on the club's board. Paul Scholes, left, and Nicky Butt are no longer shareholders of Salford but will still contrbute to the club under the new ownership group (Martin Rickett/PA) The club said the acquisition includes 'a commitment by the new shareholders to invest significantly in the club, the team and its facilities'. Salford missed out on the League Two play-offs by a single point, so will again play in English football's fourth tier next season. Kelly and Davies said in a joint statement: 'We have been close friends and partners for more than a decade and we look forward to partnering with David, Gary, this phenomenal new ownership group, the Class of '92 and everyone at SCFC to take this project to the next level and hopefully bring more success to Salford City's wonderful fan base, players and everyone associated with the club.' An advisory and investment firm, Consello, will lead the club's commercial strategy, with the club said to be 'looking forward to bringing on a series of commercial partners across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia'. Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds (right) and Rob McElhenney celebrate their promotion to the Championship (Martin Rickett/PA). Salford hope they can follow Wrexham's lead in attracting overseas interest and investment following the buyout of the Welsh club by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Since the takeover Wrexham have risen from the National League to the Championship, having achieved three successive promotions. Beckham added: 'We've all been inspired by what Ryan Reynolds has been doing at Wrexham and I'm not saying this is why we're doing it because it's not. 'But I've spoken to Ryan about it so many times now and he said the feeling around the city, the feeling around the club, is so exceptional. That's the kind of thing that we want to create.'
Sunday World
08-05-2025
- Business
- Sunday World
David Beckham and Gary Neville part of new ownership group at Salford
'DELIGHTED' | The club announced the former Manchester United stars were part of a consortium which also includes a US-based businessman, Declan Kelly, and Lord Mervyn Davies, and will take control with immediate effect. Neville said: 'I am passionate about Salford City. This is a unique partnership with a diverse range of minds and expertise, held together by a love of football. 'Football will come first, however it's critical that we drive the club towards sustainability in the next four to five years. I can't wait for the next part of this journey.' Beckham, who last week turned 50, added: 'I grew up in Salford….I have such fond memories of my time living there and the place and its people played such an important part in my early life in football. 'Salford City is at the heart of its community….it has a rich history and I am delighted to be a part of the next chapter.' David Beckham and Gary Neville with the Premiership Trophy on May 11, 2003 Beckham first invested in Salford in January 2019, joining former 'Class of 92' team-mates Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt as a shareholder. Gary Neville bought out the stake of former co-owner Peter Lim last August. The club confirmed on Thursday that Phil Neville, Scholes, Giggs and Butt were no longer shareholders but would still be contributing to the club 'with roles in the club across technical, football, commercial, recruitment and the SCFC foundation'. Kelly and Davies will serve as co-chairs on the club's board. The club said the acquisition includes 'a commitment by the new shareholders to invest significantly in the club, the team and its facilities'. Salford missed out on the League Two play-offs by a single point, so will again play in English football's fourth tier next season. Kelly and Davies said in a joint statement: 'We have been close friends and partners for more than a decade and we look forward to partnering with David, Gary, this phenomenal new ownership group, the Class of '92 and everyone at SCFC to take this project to the next level and hopefully bring more success to Salford City's wonderful fan base, players and everyone associated with the club.' An advisory and investment firm, Consello, will lead the club's commercial strategy, with the club said to be 'looking forward to bringing on a series of commercial partners across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia'. Salford will hope they can follow Wrexham's lead in attracting overseas interest and investment following the buyout of the Welsh club by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Since the takeover Wrexham have risen from the National League to the Championship, having achieved three successive promotions. Read more
The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Gary Neville & David Beckham part of new ownership at Salford
Neville said: 'I am passionate about Salford City. This is a unique partnership with a diverse range of minds and expertise, held together by a love of football. Salford City announces that the Club has been acquired by a new ownership group led by David Beckham and Gary Neville, and includes US-based businessman Declan Kelly and Lord Mervyn Davies who will both serve as new Co-Chairs of the Club's board. — Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) May 8, 2025 'Football will come first, however it's critical that we drive the club towards sustainability in the next four to five years. I can't wait for the next part of this journey.' Beckham, who last week turned 50, added: 'I grew up in Salford….I have such fond memories of my time living there and the place and its people played such an important part in my early life in football. 'Salford City is at the heart of its community….it has a rich history and I am delighted to be a part of the next chapter.' Beckham first invested in Salford in January 2019, joining former 'Class of 92' team-mates Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt as a shareholder. Gary Neville bought out the stake of former co-owner Peter Lim last August. The club confirmed on Thursday that Phil Neville, Scholes, Giggs and Butt were no longer shareholders but would still be contributing to the club 'with roles in the club across technical, football, commercial, recruitment and the SCFC foundation'. Salford's new owners plan to invest significantly in the club, who missed out on the League Two play-offs by one point this season (Nigel French/PA) Kelly and Davies will serve as co-chairs on the club's board. The club said the acquisition includes 'a commitment by the new shareholders to invest significantly in the club, the team and its facilities'. Salford missed out on the League Two play-offs by a single point, so will again play in English football's fourth tier next season. Kelly and Davies said in a joint statement: 'We have been close friends and partners for more than a decade and we look forward to partnering with David, Gary, this phenomenal new ownership group, the Class of '92 and everyone at SCFC to take this project to the next level and hopefully bring more success to Salford City's wonderful fan base, players and everyone associated with the club.' Paul Scholes, left, and Nicky Butt are no longer shareholders of Salford but will still contrbute to the club under the new ownership group (Martin Rickett/PA) An advisory and investment firm, Consello, will lead the club's commercial strategy, with the club said to be 'looking forward to bringing on a series of commercial partners across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia'. Salford will hope they can follow Wrexham's lead in attracting overseas interest and investment following the buyout of the Welsh club by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Since the takeover Wrexham have risen from the National League to the Championship, having achieved three successive promotions.
