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Salford Red Devils Go Bust After 152 Years in Existence
The club lost 24 of 27 matches and faced a player exodus amid unpaid wages, leading to liquidation after owners failed to settle debts, court records show.
- In a one-minute specialist companies court hearing on Dec 3, the High Court wound up Salford Red Devils due to unpaid debts, the club said.
- Despite a takeover this year by a consortium led by Dario Berta, Swiss businessman and consortium leader, Salford Red Devils missed wages, saw several players leave, and lost 24 of 27 Super League matches.
- With only two senior players available, the Wakefield match was called off amid fans' protests, and club staff described the moment as emotional, expressing gratitude to fans and hope for Salford Red Devils' legacy.
- Following the court decision, the Rugby Football League terminated Salford Red Devils' membership with immediate effect, and the RFL board will meet to advise on new club ownership amid uncertainty for club staff.
- The 1873 supporters group vowed to revive the club and remains committed to creating a new, community-rooted phoenix club with interest from supporters and local businesses in Salford.
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Salford Red Devils liquidated after 152 years over debts
Dec 3 - Salford Red Devils, a 152-year-old rugby league club who finished last in the Super League after a financially troubled campaign, have been liquidated by the high court due to outstanding debts, the club said on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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