Salford Red Devils head coach Ian Watson and head of strength & conditioning Greg Brown, have both signed two-year contract extensions with the club.

The coaching duo were instrumental in guiding the Red Devils to last season’s Betfred Super League Grand Final.

Director of rugby & operations Ian Blease said: “The is probably the most significant deal I’ve done in my time at the club. I truly believe we’ve got the best head coach in Super League and the best head of strength & conditioning.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do and getting those signatures means we can now plan with that foundation in place.

“There’s a real camaraderie in our back room team and you can see that carry across to the players on the pitch, so securing these extensions was massive for the direction of the club.”

The Salford squad which Watson and Brown are preparing for their 2020 Betfred Super League campaign has had a number significant additions, with supporters contributing through the Squad Builder initiative.

Watson said: “I’m ambitious and I want to win things.

“To do that, you’ve got to build foundations and have them in place.

“The club are showing that they want to go in that direction.”

He added: “We can now tell players that we’re here for the next few years and invite them to come along for the adventure.”

✍️ As revealed exclusively on @InsideSLShow, Ian Watson & Greg Brown have both extended their Salford stays! 💪 #TogetherStronger 📺 Hear from them on RDTV, using the code 'REDDEVIL60'➡️https://t.co/DUsaIfQxA2 How to subscribe👉https://t.co/TVPDOh5MsK pic.twitter.com/EsrhMbXBXi — Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) January 29, 2020

Watson received individual recognition in 2019, with his selection as a Great Britain assistant coach, while Brown was also praised for his impact on the fitness of Salford’s small squad.

Brown said: “It’s a great feeling for me – to extend my stay here. I’m really happy here.

“Watto’s a very meticulous coach. He’s got a vision and a plan, which we all buy into, so I’m very excited.

“There’s belief in the club. We always believe we can do big things.”

Watson and Brown’s side will start their 2020 Betfred Super League campaign on Friday against St Helens. Salford Red Devils supporters can purchase tickets from the AJ Bell Stadium ticket office, over the phone on 0161 786 1570, or online HERE.

Supporters can help Watson strengthen his Red Devils squad by becoming squad builders.