BY JOHN DAVIDSON
Exclusive: Director Kurt Graver has quit Super League club Salford Red Devils, with CEO Chris Irwin also departing.
This evening Salford announced in a statement: “We can confirm Chris Irwin’s departure as CEO from Salford Red Devils, after accepting his resignation.
“We thank him for his efforts. The journey continues – Reds Rise Together.”
But according to sources, Irwin allegedly did not resign but was relieved of his duties as chief executive by the club’s owners.
rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads understands Graver left his post with Salford last week.
It is believed Graver was unhappy with how the owners had been operating and resigned after a disagreement.
As the company’s sole director, Graver cannot formally leave until a replacement is found.
He is a business consultant and became involved with the owners when he offered them a company director and secretary service.
On Companies House Graver is listed as the only director of Salford RL Group LTD. That company is owned by Jacobsen Venture Group Limited, and its two directors are Red Devils assistant coach Krisnan Inu and Isiosaia Kailahi.
Graver has been approached for comment.
More to come.
