Salford City have appointed Australian coach Peter Cklamovski on a long‑term deal, replacing Karl Robinson after the League Two play‑off final loss to Notts County. The move stems from chief executive Gavin Fleig’s eight‑year scouting trail that began at City Football Group’s talent network, where he first spotted Cklamovski working under Ange Postecoglou in Japan to the club's hierarchy.

Cklamovski arrived in the UK while on holiday with his family, cancelling a flight back to Malaysia after Fleig’s call. Known for an attacking, data‑driven philosophy, he led Malaysia’s national side and clubs such as FC Tokyo, earning a reputation for expansive play. Salford’s board praised his “process‑driven” approach as fitting the club’s ambition to return to orange kits next season and the club's supporters alike.

The appointment sidesteps the traditional bias against non‑European managers; Cklamovski cites Postecoglou as a mentor who showed success can translate across continents. He will inherit a squad that missed automatic promotion by a single place and must deliver immediate results, and secure a top‑six finish. His first day focused on paperwork and meeting staff, with his family due to join before pre‑season.