Manchester United's Class of '92 buy Salford City

Class of ’92 purchases Salford City

While rumours of them wanting to buy Manchester United were making the rounds just yesterday, United’s ‘Class of ’92′ have today gone ahead and purchased Salford City, pending approval from the FA and the league.

The acquisition of the Evo-Stik League Division One North club is said to be completed later in the summer.

Gary Neville said. “I had my first trial for Manchester United in Salford at age 11 and I will never forget how important that was to me.

“Salford City FC to me represents those early years, the commitment, hunger, enthusiasm, desire and spirit of football and I am very excited about this venture.”

Scholes said: “We know it will be tough but we will be committed to this from the start and have some very exciting plans going forward.”

Butt said: “Moor Lane’s sporting heritage dates back 320 years, the oldest of its type in the Manchester area and this should be safeguarded so it becomes a lasting legacy for future generations.”

Phil Neville said: “It is important to safeguard the hard work that is done in the lower leagues and it is going to be exciting to be able to feed our experience into the young players.”

Giggs said: “Everyone knows how important Salford is to me, so this is an exciting acquisition that is right at the heart of what we all believe in.

“We want to engage the football community, use our football experience and knowledge to aspire and nurture young talent and being able to do that in Salford makes it even more exciting.”

Salford City chairperson Karen Baird, who was instrumental in the deal, said: “It is an exciting time for Salford City FC and I believe there are many more great achievements to come for the club.

“Without a doubt this deal will result in a very bright future ahead and is a great advert for non-league football.

“The club are in full support of the group and believe it to be a very positive move both for Salford City FC and the City of Salford itself.”

'Class of 1992' agree deal to purchase Salford City http://t.co/l2nbOmjSUM via @guardian

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Returning to their roots: Manchester United greats team up to purchase non-league club Salford City FC. http://t.co/1xqRvCP8iJ

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