Salford Red Devils owners insist club 'will not close' despite months of financial turmoil at Super League club
Salford lost 80-6 to Hull FC at the weekend in which the Red Devils had to rely on extra loan players from across the competition; watch every Super League game this season live on Sky Sports - including two matches in each round exclusively live
Tuesday 12 August 2025 11:12, UK
Salford Red Devils issued a statement on Monday evening insisting the Super League club "will not close", despite months of financial turmoil.
A recent Rugby Football League (RFL) statement labelled Salford's financial woes as "damaging and draining for the sport", insisting that the "only alternative" to approving an ownership takeover earlier this year was the "very probable and immediate demise of the club".
In February a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta purchased the club, after it was placed under a £1.2m sustainability salary cap by the RFL.
Members of the consortium, Saia Kailahi and Curtiz Brown, have attended Salford games.
Salford have been relying on external funding from WeDo Finance as their accounts remain frozen, while last month they were hit by a winding-up petition with a hearing adjourned to until September 3.
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In response to the growing uncertainty surrounding the club, and following an 80-6 loss to Hull FC at the weekend in which Salford had to rely on extra loan players from across the competition given 13 players have left during the season, the club released a statement.
The statement says the club's financial difficulties were exacerbated by the failure of a pledged external investment of £1.8m to materialise.
"We understand the frustration many fans feel. But we want to be clear: Salford Red Devils will not close," it read.
"We have consistently met wage obligations under difficult conditions and continue to tackle over £3m in inherited debt.
"Your patience and support are deeply appreciated as we work to return SRD to its rightful position in the sport."
The statement added: "Despite recent setbacks, the club is in the process of establishing a new team to stabilise operations moving forward, alongside securing bridge funding that restores immediate financial stability and lays the foundation for a sustainable future.
"This marks a turning point and underscores the consortium's long-term commitment to the Red Devils."
The 1873 - Supporters group responds as they plan protest
Following the statement, newly-formed Salford supporters group 'The 1873' responded with a scathing statement of their own, reaffirming their commitment to protest their match on Sunday.
On social media they said: "We asked for answers and honesty - instead, we got a statement full of lies, excuses and blame aimed everywhere but where it belongs. The pressure from fans is growing and we will not back down"
"You talk about commitment and long-term stability, but the truth is you've run this club into the ground in record time," they added.
"HMRC may soon make the decision for you. The fans' patience is gone. You are now alone."
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