Salford City surprised fans by naming Australian coach Peter Cklamovski as head manager on a long‑term deal. The appointment traces back to a 2025 meeting between chief executive Gavin Fleig and Cklamovski, who had impressed while steering the Malaysia national team to a strong Asian Cup run. Fleig, fresh from the City Football Group, saw Cklamovski as the perfect fit.

Cklamovski’s résumé boasts stints at Shimizu S‑Pulse, Montedio Yamagata, FC Tokyo and a recent national‑team role, all marked by an attack‑oriented philosophy that resonates with Salford’s ambitions. Fleig’s data‑driven vetting met Cklamovski’s willingness to relocate, as the coach cancelled a flight back to Malaysia to join the club. The move signals a bold shift toward a fresh tactical identity.

The appointment follows Karl Robinson’s sacking after a play‑off defeat to Notts County, leaving Salford’s promotion hopes hanging. Cklamovski vows to apply a process‑driven, evidence‑based approach and to deliver results in League Two. With the club’s orange kit returning next season, the new manager’s arrival marks a decisive step toward achieving the club’s loftier objectives.