Salford City consult fans on changing club’s primary colours, crest and branding, with the plan to revert back to orange, from red.
An initial proposal from the League Two promotion hopefuls was well-received, with around 90% of fans at a meeting supporting the change.
Feedback has been collected, with further discussion planned for September 23rd, 2025. A fan vote on both the colour and crest change is set for October 6th until the 10th, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass, verified by an independent body.
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In August, Gary Neville opened up on ambitious plans for Salford City and also spoke more on US investors’ interest in English football.
The Salford co-owner, announced AIG as a minority investor to transform the club into a “serious business” on and off the pitch, targeting Championship promotion in five years.
Despite £28million losses from infrastructure investments, the club aims for sustainability through revenue growth via deals (e.g., Coca-Cola, Dream Set Go in India), a player trading model, and shareholder expertise.
He also predicts continued US investment in English clubs due to perceived value, noting over a third of the 92 professional teams already have US ownership, and global reach compared to US franchises, alongside a mix of local, international, and sovereign wealth investors.
Gary Neville on ambitious plans for Salford and US investors’ interest in English football
Four months back, David Beckham and Gary Neville completed a takeover of Salford City with big plans revealed.
They raised $15-20m to invest as group target Championship within 5yrs. Other Class of 92 members no longer shareholders but will have #SalfordCity roles”
David Beckham and Gary Neville, part of the ‘Class of 92,’ have completed a takeover of Salford City, a League Two club, with a new consortium.
Former co-owners Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, and Paul Scholes have sold their stakes but will remain in various roles.
After majority shareholder Peter Lim’s exit in 2024, Beckham and Neville partnered with Declan Kelly, Lord Mervyn Davies, and others, including Frank Ryan, Shravin Mittal, Nick Woodhouse, Colin Ryan, and Dream Sports Group, raising $15-20 million.
The consortium holds 80% of the club, with 20% reserved for future partners. A new chief executive will manage daily operations.
David Beckham and Gary Neville complete takeover of Salford City with big plans revealed
Simon Jordan gave his take on Gary Neville and David Beckham amid plans for Salford City. He spoke of his skepticism about their motives and methods, accusing them of mimicking Wrexham’s high-profile, investment-driven model under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
While Simon acknowledged Neville’s resourcefulness, he criticised his outspokenness on football governance, suggesting it’s inconsistent with Salford’s heavy spending, which has previously drawn scrutiny for potential Financial Fair Play breaches.
Jordan then said Neville and Beckham’s financial backing relies on others’ wealth, not their own, questioning the authenticity of their project.
“Pest and a hypocrite!” – Simon Jordan on Gary Neville and David Beckham amid plans for Salford
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