The Salford City Gazette
Squad16 Nov 2026
Josh Austerfield signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Josh Austerfield commits to Salford City for another 4 years.
Squad16 Nov 2026
A falling-out at Salford City
Brandon Cooper and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
Ryan Graydon gets it from the manager
“Nobody here is above being told.” It was not said with a name attached, but the dressing room can count, and so can everybody who was listening.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
Kelly N'Mai asks for a word with the manager
“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.
Looking ahead16 Nov 2026
A reunion for Jon Russell
He used to wear the other shirt. On Saturday he plays against Accrington Stanley in this one, and whatever he says this week about it being just another game will be untrue.
The dugout16 Nov 2026
Ben Woodburn gets picked when it counts
Every manager keeps a short list in his head of the men he wants on the pitch when the stakes rise, and it is never published. The team sheets for the big afternoons say Ben Woodburn is on it.
In brief
- Squad A wage question at Salford City
- The dugout A door opens for Oliver Turton
- Squad Alfie Dorrington finally belongs at Salford City
- Looking ahead Salford City travel to Accrington Stanley