Kallum Watkins demands communication from Salford's owners

Kallum Watkins, the captain of the Salford Red Devils rugby team, is asking the club’s new owners to communicate with players. He feels ignored as the team struggles under the management of a new consortium led by Dario Berta. The situation at Salford is troubling. The club has faced financial difficulties, including late wages for players and staff. Some contractors are still waiting to be paid. The team has debts of around £20,000 a week in loan repayments. Watkins expressed frustration with the lack of transparency from the owners. He said players want information about their situation. "Not everything’s been transparent, which hurts," he stated. He noted that this uncertainty is impacting not just players, but their families as well. Despite the challenges, Watkins insists that the team remains united. However, they are concerned about their future and potential roster changes. Some players have already left, and there is uncertainty about others. The Salford CEO, Chris Irwin, mentioned that the club would have faced serious issues without the recent takeover. The team hopes that agreements with the local council regarding their stadium will help secure funding to pay off debts. For now, the players are left waiting to hear from their owners, with Watkins urging them to address the concerns of the team directly.