FORMER Salford Red Devils winger Mason Caton-Brown is heading up a new consortium to take over the flailing club, as an official statement has been released.
Salford were wound up after 152 years at the High Court on Wednesday over crippling debts said to number over £4 million, with former chief executive Chris Irwin revealing that he was leading his own consortium to try and salvage the liquidated club.
Caton-Brown, who made 32 appearances for Salford between 2014 and 2016, is part of The Phoenix Bid consortium which has submitted an application to the RFL to bring a club back into existence.
The statement reads: “This isn’t just about rebuilding a club, it’s about rebuilding belief,” Caton-Brown said.
“Salford means everything to me as a club and is part of my story. We want to create something the city can be proud of again; a club that stands for honesty, sustainability, and genuine community connection.”
The 32-year-old ex-Jamaica international is joined in his bid by Malcolm Crompton, former chairman of the Forever Reds Supporters Trust, businessman Paul Hancock and local technology entrepreneur Ashley Washington.
The Phoenix Bid has already secured a significant six-figure investment, guaranteed annually for at least the next three years.
The RFL has set a deadline of Wednesday, 17 December for submissions to take over the club.