Sir David Beckham, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt all watched Salford Metropolis lose at Wembley to Notts County
Sir David Beckham watching Salford Metropolis lose at Wembley (Picture: Getty)
Sir David Beckham and Gary Neville might solely watch on in horror as Salford Metropolis have been crushed by Notts County within the Sky Wager League Two play-off last. After being taken over by ‘Class of 92’ in 2014, Ammies gained 4 promotions in 5 seasons, however they may stay in League Two subsequent season.
Manchester United greats Beckham and Gary Neville have been a part of a brand new consortium that accomplished a takeover at Salford simply over 12 months in the past, when Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville offered their shares.
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However they have been powerless watching on from the Wembley stands as Martin Paterson’s aspect secured promotion to the third-tier.
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Alassana Jatta opened the scoring simply after the half-hour mark earlier than Lucas Ness made it 2-0 simply earlier than the break. Jodi Jones then put the icing on the cake for the Magpies when he scored a 3rd 20 minutes from regular time.
The consequence brings to an finish a disappointing marketing campaign for Salford, who blew the prospect to safe computerized promotion on the ultimate day of the season.
After Cambridge United had been held by Crewe Alexandra, if Salford had managed to beat Crawley City, then they might have completed third and secured their place in League One, however similar to the U’s, they have been held to a goalless draw.
Jodi Jones celebrates after scoring for Notts County in opposition to Salford Metropolis (Picture: Getty)
Salford’s earlier closest run at promotion to League One got here three years in the past once they have been knocked out of the play-offs on the semi-final stage by Stockport County.
And talking earlier than this afternoon’s recreation, Ammies boss Karl Robinson admitted: “It’s the largest recreation within the membership’s historical past. We respect that and the narrative round that’s extremely vital, however Salford as a metropolis is absolutely distinctive.
“They keep true to their values and what we have tried to seek out is a consistency to our group and the way we conduct ourselves. That typically stands you in good stead. This can be a magical place, however it may be the darkest place if it does not go for you.”
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