MASON Caton-Brown has emerged as a shock contender to take on stricken Salford.
The Red Devils somehow stayed alive after a FOURTH adjournment to a winding-up petition over unpaid tax was granted.
Now SunSport can reveal former winger Caton-Brown is involved with a second group looking to save their name should they go under.
Since starring for the club between 2014 and 2016, Caton-Brown has gone on to set up businesses in property and even superfood supply.
Former chief executive Chris Irwin and deputy mayor of Salford, Cllr Jack Youd, are said to be involved with another consortium, which is believed to be further down the line in lodging its intent with the Rugby Football League.
But Caton-Brown, 32, told SunSport: “It’s sad to see what could happen to Salford.
“I loved playing there and being a part of the club, so I’ve said I’d be up for helping this new group start afresh if it happens.”
Caton-Brown also insisted there is no connection with current owners Isiosaia ‘Sire’ Kailahi and Curtiz Brown, who now believe much-mentioned funding will be in place by November 30.
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Wednesday’s surprise High Court decision has left rugby league’s second tier in chaos as fixtures cannot be released.
Because of the structure being employed after the Championship merged with League One, the current Salford club would be seeded number one, as it was relegated from Super League, and a new company would be seeded 21, completely changing the fixture make-up.
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HMRC, owed at least £626,000 but now more likely to be almost £1 million short, and fellow creditor Funding Cash Advance are said to have pushed for the petition to become an order.
But talk of a commercial deal being struck and a witness statement being provided secured the adjournment.
However, calls are being made for the Rugby Football League, Salford City Council or even Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to either pull their membership or end their stadium tenancy.
