Ryan Brierley reveals connection to several new Salford owners – his family
RYAN Brierley may not have to go far to be part of Salford board meetings – his family are now some of the owners.
And he expects messages involving P45s to come shortly, for some of his pals are too.
Ryan Brierley admits several family members are among Salford’s new ownership group after a community share offerSWPIX.COM
The Red Devils’ full back is emerging as one of the main threats on the field for the club he has supported since he was a boy.
Off it, things have changed after a community share offer raised £363,770 that gives them a much firmer base to build from.
It may mean some interesting conversations, though, as everyone around him is one of 1,290 investors, who are now owners.
Brierley said: “I’ve not been sent any P45s – as yet. I’ll wait for them!
“My mum, dad, uncles and cousins are all in – 10 or 12 plus people.
“I couldn’t tell you the amounts they’ve paid but my dad’s tight, he’s probably put a fiver in.
“And they don’t do it for me. They’d do it I’d I wasn’t here, Salford’s in their blood.
“Paul Rowley lets me know that he’s still my boss but I’ve had a lot of messages from my family members, who are now owners.
“As much as it’s mind blowing, it doesn’t surprise me as I know how good Salford fans are.
“It’s easy for me to say that as I am one but it’s great for the foreign boys to see how much they back their club.
“And you’ve got 27 or 28 players who are really professional. In all the conversations we’ve had, being paid or not and the financial situation has never been mentioned.”
Brierley believes Salford can kick on in the second half of the seasonSWPIX.COM
With off-field things more secure, Salford are looking to progress on the field as they sit fifth in Super League.
Paul Rowley’s side came good in the second half of last season. Now they have a much more solid base to build from.
And Brierley believes they are perfectly placed to kick on as the second half of the season – ahead of a Challenge Cup quarter final at Hull KR – gets underway.
Expect more madness as Salford punch above their weight.
The 31-year-old added: “I think it’s madness. Compare our resources to other clubs and to be two points off them is madness.
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“As players, you have to focus on winning games but you couldn’t help but be distracted by what was going on.
“And seeing that commitment gives you more as a player. Our end of the bargain is to keep winning games.
“To win the really big games, you need your best 17 on the field. So hopefully we’ll have that.
“And it’s funny as when all the injury reports come out, people seem to forget Salford’s. We’ve done it tough but that’s the true test of a team’s character.”
