Brierley, Ormondroyd leave Salford as financial crisis worsens

Salford Red Devils have announced the departures of Ryan Brierley and Jack Ormondroyd as the club’s financial crisis continues to spiral.

The beleaguered Super League club have had to sell club captain Brierley and prop Ormondroyd to raise funds to pay creditors.

After Chris Hill and Chris Hankinson left in the wake of 74-12 defeat to Hull KR on July 31, Brierley and Ormondroyd become the 12th and 13th players to leave Salford during the season.

“I really hope everything gets sorted out at this great club, and they get back where they belong, up at the top of the Super League,” Ormondroyd said in a statement.

Salford finally paid their players last Wednesday, just ahead of the humiliating defeat to Hull KR.

But several players pulled out on the day of the match after discovering pension contributions had not been paid.

Off the field, non-rugby staff are yet to receive their July salaries.

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Highlights of the Super League clash between Salford Red Devils and Hull KR.

Salford have been relying on external funding from WeDo Finances, as their accounts remain frozen.

In July, Salford were served with a winding-up petition. The hearing has been adjourned until September 3.

This week, the club faced a fresh crisis over an unpaid insurance bill which had to be settled by Tuesday to ensure players could legally train and play.

A group of Salford Red Devils supporters have launched a new group, ‘the 1873’ – with the aim to challenge the club’s ownership and demand ‘urgent answers’ from a ‘silent and neglectful’ regime.

Jack Ormondroyd's exit takes the total number of Salford departures to 13 this season
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Jack Ormondroyd’s exit takes the total number of Salford departures to 13 this season

Salford are now at serious risk of not being able to field a full team for their upcoming clash with Hull FC.

The Rugby Football League has granted special dispensation to exceed the usual loan player limit to help them raise a side.

Leeds Rhinos are among the clubs that have sent players on loan to Salford.

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