Salford Red Devils with rugby union side Sale Sharks. In 2015 Salford were in talks with a land owner in Salford about building a new stadium in Salford because of rent low attendances since the current stadium is in Salford, although nothing came from these talks. Finishing positions since last title Gains Losses Major titles Other titles In 2001, Salford selected a team consisting of the greatest players to appear for the club since the first game at the Willows in 1901. The team was selected by supporters, board members, sports writers and club historians. These players have either; played in a Championship,
City of Salford grew along with its textile industry. The former County Borough of Salford was granted city status in 1926. The city and its industries experienced decline throughout much of the 20th century. Since the 1990s, parts of Salford have undergone regeneration, especially Salford Quays, home of BBC North and Granada Television, and the area around the University of Salford. Salford Red Devils are a professional rugby league club in Super League and Salford City F.C. are a professional football club in the National League. Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, is in the Trafford section of the Salford Quays area.