Ryan Brierley will return to Salford next season, after being confirmed on Christmas Eve to be the phoenix club’s new CEO.
The full-back has called time on his career to move into the off-field role, after spending 14 seasons as a player, with the final four of those being at the Red Devils.
He would move to Championship side Oldham in the second half of 2025, as he left the club to try and ease their finances, alongside Jack Ormondroyd.
After Mason Caton-Brown’s consortium bid to become the new owners of the phoenix side, he will be part of his boyhood club once again.
In a statement posted on his Instagram, Brierley said: “Incredibly honoured to announce I have been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Salford RLFC.”
“I would like to place on record my gratitude to the board members Malcolm Crompton, Mason Caton Brown and Paul Hancock for this opportunity. I would also like to thank the RFL and Salford City Council for their continued support.”
“Lastly but most importantly, to the Salford fans, what we had to go through last year was heart-breaking. I think I can speak to the wider Rugby League community and echo the sentiments of all fans that no club should ever go through that experience.”
“Thank you for letting me lead this organisation into a new era, I’ve always said Salford people are my people and I will protect this club, with its best interests at heart.”
“It is important expectations are managed and patience is required.”
“All I ask for is the same support you have always given me and I have no doubt in my mind that you will go above and beyond, it’s just what Salford fans do…”
Salford will kick off their 2026 campaign against Oldham, as they have just three weeks to build a fully-functioning rugby league side.
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