http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11161677/class-of-92-full-time-sky-sports-documentary-with-ryan-giggs-paul-scholes-nicky-butt-gary-and-phil-neville. about the club's proposals, with worries over traffic and parking. [177][178] The following year, telecommunications company TalkTalk became Salford's lead sponsor until the end of the 2023–24 season. In 2014, Salford were taken over by former Manchester United players Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, and Paul Scholes, who each own 10% of the club, with Singaporean businessman Peter Lim owning the rest; David Beckham purchased a 10% share from Lim in 2019. [168], On 19 October 2017, the newly built ground was renamed Peninsula Stadium for sponsorship reasons, and was unveiled by the Class of '92's former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson;[169] the renaming was part a five-year deal with a local entrepreneur Peter Done, who founded the law employment experts Peninsula in Salford. TV Series It will be the first time Sky have aired the documentary, and unlike the last two series the third instalment will be spread across three episodes. [97] The good start continued, with Salford unbeaten in the first 13 games. Under the management duo of Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley, they were crowned NPL Division One North champions in 2015, won the NPL Premier Division play-offs in 2016, and won the National League North title in 2018. [166] By the end of February, two stands had already been completed as the club tried to beat a March deadline with regards to ground grading. [82] The new management team got off to a strong start, beginning with a first ever opening day victory in the division, a 1–0 victory over Harrogate Railway Athletic,[83] and were unbeaten after the first six games of the season until a 2–0 defeat to Burscough. They won the Lancashire Amateur Cup in 1971, 1973, and 1975 and the Manchester Premier Cup in 1978 and 1979. Later in 1990, they entered the FA Cup for the first time to mark the clubs 50th anniversary, losing 3–0 to Warrington Town. [18], In January 2006, Salford pulled off a coup by signing former Manchester United starlet Ben Thornley, with the hopes of boosting matchday attendance. [70], In May 2012, the club appointed ex-professional Darren Sheridan as the new manager. Prior to the start of the 2014–15 season, the club announced a showcase match against a "Class of '92 XI" featuring all five of the new owners[95] which Salford City went on to win 5–1. Send [5] Salford came close to a fourth cup success in 1977, reaching the semi-finals before losing to Blackpool Rangers. [33] They ended their campaign by defeating league champions Trafford 3–0 followed two days later by a 2–1 win against Runcorn Linnets, meaning the club finished second in Division One of the North West Counties League,[34] and after weeks of uncertainty, the FA confirmed that the club had been promoted to Division One North of the NPL, the eighth tier of the English football league system and what would be the highest level the club had ever played at. Fans of the club also maintain a dislike for East London-based Leyton Orient due to the race for the 2018–19 National League title, which Orient eventually won. [88][89] Chairman Karen Baird described it as "massive", saying it would secure the future of the club. Salford started off in the second division of the NWCFL, and were promoted to the first division in 1986 despite finishing 18th, due to a reshuffling of the pyramid. [133] Their first victory in the division was achieved on 14 August, with a 2–1 home win against Halifax Town. [116] The club also announced that from 1 July, players with the club would become full-time professional players. [31], In the 2007–08 season, Salford were again amongst the favourites for promotion, and began their campaign with back-to-back 2–1 victories against Formby and Winsford United. [6] Further success arrived in the decade in the form of the Manchester Premier Cup, lifting the trophy in 1978 and 1979. [171], The club's colours are red, white and black, which were originally used for the 1981–82 season. [27] On 3 October, Salford played a home league game against F.C. Salford play their home games at Moor Lane, known as the Peninsula Stadium for sponsorship reasons, located in Kersal. [195] A third series would air in 2017 on Sky Sports.[196][197]. [98][99], Despite the promising start, a dip in form during December resulted in only four wins from the following 11 matches, which saw the team fall behind Darlington at the top of the league. Prior to the takeover, the club wore tangerine shirts and black shorts, before switching to red shirts and white shorts following the takeover.