SCOTLAND international Ryan Brierley has abruptly ended his playing career at Oldham to take up the CEO’s post at the new Salford Championship club.
On Christmas Eve, the Roughyeds announced his departure and soon afterwards Salford – under a new ownership headed by another former player in Mason Caton Brown – confirmed the appointment.
Brierley, who played 88 games at the club between 2022 and 2025 and is also a player agent in women’s soccer/football, said on Instagram: “Incredibly honoured to announce I have been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Salford RLFC.
“I would like to place on record my gratitude to the board members Malcolm Crompton, Mason Caton Brown and Paul Hancock for this opportunity. I would also like to thank the RFL and Salford City Council for their continued support.
“Lastly but most importantly, to the Salford fans, what we had to go through last year was heartbreaking. I think I can speak to the wider rugby league community and echo the sentiments of all fans that no club should ever go through that experience.
“Thank you for letting me lead this organisation into a new era, I’ve always said Salford people are my people and I will protect this club, with its best interests at heart.
“It is important expectations are managed and patience is required.
“All I ask for is the same support you have always given me and I have no doubt in my mind that you will go above and beyond, it’s just what Salford fans do…”