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Beckham and Neville Outline Sustainable Vision for Salford City FC

The new ownership group commits to long-term investment, affordable football, and a five-year Championship promotion target without emulating high-spending celebrity models.

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Overview

  • David Beckham and Gary Neville completed their takeover of Salford City FC earlier this month, buying out shares from fellow 'Class of '92' members.
  • Their consortium includes Declan Kelly and Lord Mervyn Davies, replacing former major backer Peter Lim, who stepped away last year.
  • The new owners have pledged to maintain Salford's existing budget model while committing funds for the next four to five years.
  • Neville emphasized their focus on sustainability and community engagement, preserving the cheapest ticket prices in the English Football League.
  • They aim to achieve promotion from League Two to the Championship within five years, distancing themselves from high-spending approaches seen at Wrexham and Birmingham City.