Roughyeds seal stunning move for Salford captain Brierley

Oldham are delighted to confirm the signing of Ryan Brierley from Salford on a two-and-a-half year deal with immediate effect.

The Red Devils captain arrives in a double deal with Red Devils prop Jack Ormondroyd, with both players in line to make their Roughyeds debuts in Sunday's huge Championship clash against Barrow at Boundary Park.

Brierley has also starred for Leigh, Hull KR, Huddersfield and Toronto, and his signing represents a huge statement of intent from Roughyeds chairman Bill Quinn.

"I'm really excited," Brierley told Roughyeds TV.

The ambition that Mike Ford, Bill and Longy (head coach Sean Long) have for this club is pretty special. Watching from afar it has been admirable to see.

I have come to win. I want to win. Look at the stadium and the good things happening here. Hopefully we get this club back to where it belongs."

Brierley says he cannot wait to link up with his new team-mates and play in front of Oldham's fans for the first time.

"This squad is littered with talent so I am really looking forward to the end of the season and seeing what that may bring.

I bring experience. I've played a lot of games and had some tough times. I played in the Championship for six or seven years and look forward to helping these players. I can't wait to work with the likes of Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e and help him on his journey - that sort of role excites me."

Brierley admits that leaving Salford has been difficult, with the club having fallen on tough times this season. He thanks Oldham for the way the move has been conducted.

"It has been awful at Salford, for families and friends it has been horrendous.

I just say a massive thanks to Oldham for helping Salford out, for helping me out and doing things the right way. Being professional from the start - Oldham with Bill and Mike have done things the right way and that is important to me."

Head coach Sean Long said:

"Jack and Ryan bring experience, leadership and they are good people.

Brierley has the X factor. He is a poacher who can score a try from anywhere. If we make a half break then with him in the side it will be game over."

Chairman Bill Quinn added:

"These calibre of signings show what this club is all about.

We are putting on something here at Oldham. We are not just going to knock on the door of Super League, we are going to kick on the door."