Over 400 redundancies were announced by United, and there have been many changes to staff, including a change of head coach and backroom staff.<\/p>\n
Omar Berrada<\/a> was made chief executive, while Jason Wilcox<\/a> eventually became football director following a five-month stint with Dan Ashworth<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, it was only a matter of time before other clubs in football took advantage of United\u2019s staff cuts, with many respected figures becoming unemployed.<\/p>\n Football has no shortage of networks, and connections prove crucial whether you\u2019re a journalist or senior club executive. We\u2019ll see how important that is as more former members of United\u2019s staff find employment elsewhere.<\/p>\n Salford City have appointed former United executive Ronan Joyce to their hierarchy.<\/p>\n Joyce, who spent three years at United, left Old Trafford<\/a> two months ago but he has now become Salford City\u2019s new chief business officer.<\/p>\n He was responsible for digital growth and innovation strategies, with a background in commercial leadership.<\/p>\n Salford City announced Joyce\u2019s appointment<\/a> on Monday evening: \u201cSalford City Football Club (SCFC) today announced the appointment of Ronan Joyce as the Club\u2019s new Chief Business Officer (CBO).\u201d<\/p>\n Salford City is excited to announce that Ronan Joyce has been appointed as Chief Business Officer, bringing over a decade of commercial leadership experience in global sport and media!<\/p>\n \u2014 Salford City FC (@SalfordCityFC) September 8, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Speaking about his appointment, Joyce commented: \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be joining Salford City at such a pivotal moment in the Club\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n \u201cThe opportunity to help shape the commercial strategy of such a forward-thinking and ambitious club is incredibly exciting. Together with our leadership group, I look forward to building a team and culture that delivers for our fans, our partners, and the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n Salford City are currently eighth in League Two, but Joyce will be aiming to get results off the pitch.<\/p>\n Salford City benefit from David Beckham and Gary Neville\u2019s connections<\/p>\n United legends David Beckham<\/a> and Gary Neville<\/a> are the co-owners of Salford City.<\/p>\n Beckham and Neville can use their connections in football and business to help drive the new consortium at the League Two club.<\/p>\n Many talented staff members have left United in the past year, but Salford City were quick to appoint Joyce following his departure earlier this summer.<\/p>\n Neville commented on Joyce\u2019s arrival, saying: \u201cFrom day one, our mission has been clear\u2014to build the best small club in the world. Bringing Ronan on board is another big step towards that vision. His experience at the very highest level of football and technology gives us the tools to grow sustainably and continue creating something that our fans and the city of Salford can be proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n ![\"Gary](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-1634881079-1-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Jess Hornby\/Getty ImagesRonan Joyce becomes Salford City CBO after leaving Man Utd<\/p>\n