Salford

[sawl-ferd, saw-, sal-]

noun

1. a city in Greater Manchester, in N England.

Salford

/ ˈsɒl-, ˈsɔːlfəd /

noun

1. a city in NW England in Salford unitary authority, Greater Manchester, on the Manchester Ship Canal: a major centre of the cotton industry in the 19th century; extensive dock area, now redeveloped, includes the Lowry arts centre; university (1967). Pop: 72 750 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 216 500 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Bradford Bulls have been promoted to Super League for 2026 and will replace Salford Red Devils after they were awarded the highest Grade B status under the sport's grading system.

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Salford, who have been plagued with financial issues before and after a takeover earlier this year, received a lower B grading putting them 15th in the rankings, having finished bottom of Super League during a tumultuous season with the late payment of wages and a mass player exodus.

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Salford lost most of their first-team players over the course of 2025, and fielded line-ups filled mainly with youth-team prospects as they conceded 1,129 points in 27 league games at an average of 41.8.

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He suffered 22 shrapnel wounds and required life-saving surgery at Salford Royal Hospital.

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Salford Red Devils boss Paul Rowley thinks that despite a crowded line-up of players bidding to start, Lewis has convincingly made his case.

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