A joint venture company comprising Salford City Council and developer Peel has appointed James Foley as the new director of a £26m community stadium currently under construction.

Foley will be responsible for the day-to-day running and marketing strategy for the AFL Architects-designed venue, which is being built by The Buckingham Group and project managed by Drivers Jonas Deloitte. When complete, the stadium will feature an initial capacity of 12,000 and will provide a home for Salford City Reds rugby league team. The capacity will increase to 20,000 in future years.

Foley said: "The stadium will be a magnificent landmark and focal point for the whole of the community of Salford and beyond."