Salford City Appoint Nicky Butt As CEO

Salford City Football Club has announced the appointment of Nicky Butt as CEO.

The former Manchester United player will succeed Gary Neville, who will be stepping away from his part-time role at Salford City, taking up the position of Chief Executive on 1st November 2022.

Neville will remain on the board as co-owner however he will no longer be involved in the day-to-day running of the club.

Speaking of his departure, Neville, said: “As the club has developed with such pace it needs someone who can concentrate on the club and be there every day, and Nicky is the ideal candidate to do this.

“I have enjoyed my eight years and can’t believe how much we have achieved in that time, and how proud I am of the hard work everyone at the club has put in to make a dream we had whilst on a train, turn into a reality.

“I will now be able to sit back and enjoy the game on matchdays safe in the knowledge that it is in good hands. I’d like to thank Peter Lim and the other lads for everything they’ve done, all the staff, on and off the pitch, that I have worked with for your commitment and dedication and the fans who have been with us from the beginning.

A special mention to those who have grown with us on the journey particularly the spectacular efforts of Karen Baird and Chris Casper who have worked closely with me.”

Nicky said of his appointment: “I am delighted and welcome this opportunity, this pressure, this responsibility. The club, staff, team and fans are everything and what makes this club special, and why we fell in love with the club all those years ago.

“I accept the responsibility that brings, the responsibility of the long-term vision whilst concentrating on the short term goals and what is needed now and will work hard to take the club to where we believe it can be.”