Salford Red Devils, a troubled Super League club, has been wound up by the High Court due to outstanding debts. The club's financial woes have been ongoing for months, with the team struggling to pay taxes and other bills. In June, Salford first appeared in court over its £500,000 debt to HMRC, but was initially adjourned after the club claimed it would secure a bridging loan to settle the tax bill.
However, this promise never materialized, and the petition was repeatedly postponed as the club continued to struggle financially. The situation came to a head when the High Court granted the winding-up order, effectively putting the club into liquidation.
The Red Devils' demise marks the end of a tumultuous year for the club, which saw a mass exodus of players, late wage payments, and heavy defeats on the field. The team's financial troubles were exacerbated by a failed takeover bid in early 2025, which promised but never delivered the necessary funding to turn the club around.
Despite its current state, there is hope for Salford fans that they may be able to revive their beloved club as a "phoenix" team. In fact, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has included Salford in the Championship fixture list for 2026, pending the outcome of a meeting on Thursday which will determine how the process of new club ownership will unfold.
While the situation is uncertain, there is likely to be an appetite within the city and the sport itself to see rugby league back up and running again. Bradford Bulls, another famous rugby league brand that rose from the ashes after liquidation in 2017, may provide a precedent for Salford's future.
For fans, the end of this chapter marks a sad but potentially hopeful beginning to a new era for the Red Devils.
However, this promise never materialized, and the petition was repeatedly postponed as the club continued to struggle financially. The situation came to a head when the High Court granted the winding-up order, effectively putting the club into liquidation.
The Red Devils' demise marks the end of a tumultuous year for the club, which saw a mass exodus of players, late wage payments, and heavy defeats on the field. The team's financial troubles were exacerbated by a failed takeover bid in early 2025, which promised but never delivered the necessary funding to turn the club around.
Despite its current state, there is hope for Salford fans that they may be able to revive their beloved club as a "phoenix" team. In fact, the Rugby Football League (RFL) has included Salford in the Championship fixture list for 2026, pending the outcome of a meeting on Thursday which will determine how the process of new club ownership will unfold.
While the situation is uncertain, there is likely to be an appetite within the city and the sport itself to see rugby league back up and running again. Bradford Bulls, another famous rugby league brand that rose from the ashes after liquidation in 2017, may provide a precedent for Salford's future.
For fans, the end of this chapter marks a sad but potentially hopeful beginning to a new era for the Red Devils.
they've been struggling for months and it's just ridiculous how they got themselves into this mess. All those players leaving, not paying wages on time... it's like they thought they could just keep dodging their problems forever 
. But I guess you can't keep running from your financials forever, right? 
that's actually inspiring. So maybe Salford can do the same thing... who knows, maybe they'll come out of this liquidation even stronger 
. Fingers crossed for the fans, it's going to be a wild ride 
its really sad to see salford red devils go down like that 
they've been through so much already in 2025 and now their financial struggles are getting them into liquidation 
i hope there's still a chance for them to come back from the ashes like bradford bulls did though 
that would be amazing for the sport and for the fans 
... it's just not right that their beloved club has hit rock bottom 
. But, you know what? Maybe this is an opportunity for a fresh start 
... if someone comes in with a solid plan to save the club, that is! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Salford fans who'll get to see their team back up and running again #SalfordUnited 
. The Rugby Football League giving them a chance to revive is definitely a step in the right direction 
... now let's hope it pays off! 
Maybe this is an opportunity for new owners to come in and put the club back on track? 
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. The failed takeover bid in 2025 was supposed to be the savior, but now it looks like just another false promise 
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. But hey, maybe this is an opportunity for them to reboot and come back even stronger 
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. fingers crossed for salford fans!
. But seriously though, can you imagine being a fan of a team that's been struggling so much? I guess it's like when your favorite video game is all glitchy and broken - you still wanna keep playing, even if it's not working properly 
. On the bright side, who knows, maybe Salford will be the "phoenix" team everyone's talking about - rising from the ashes like a, well, phoenix 
! And hey, at least they get to start fresh in the Championship league next year... that's like getting a new phone with all the latest features - it's a good excuse to upgrade, right? 
. It's heartbreaking to see a club with such a rich history and loyal supporter base go through this tumultuous period 
. A phoenix-like revival, much like Bradford Bulls did after their own liquidation in 2017, could be on the horizon 
. The fact that there's still an appetite to see rugby league back in action suggests that the Red Devils' legacy will endure, even if the current team doesn't 
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The future is uncertain, but at least the city'll stick together & support each other 
). It's like they didn't think through the consequences of that failed takeover bid... how could you risk everything like that? 
️. One minute you're on top, the next you're going under 
. And it's not like they didn't have chance to get out of debt, but somehow it all fell apart 
It's a shame to see another football club go down the drain due to financial struggles. I remember when my son was young and he loved watching Salford Red Devils games with me, it's heartbreaking to think that he might not get to experience them again 
. So, while this chapter ends for Salford Red Devils, I'm sure there will be fans out there holding onto hope and waiting for the day when they can cheer their team on again 
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. At least they can say they've tried, right? But for now, it looks like Salford Red Devils is toast 
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. On the bright side, maybe this will be some kind of 'Phoenix Rising' moment for Salford... but let's see if it actually happens 
it's gonna be tough to see them go, but i'm sure fans are already looking forward to the 2026 season in hopes that things get turned around. fingers crossed