Rising Star: Ruben Butt Shines Bright on Salford Debut
The football world was buzzing as Ruben Butt, son of Manchester United legend Nicky Butt, announced his arrival with two stunning goals on his first start for Salford City. The 18-year-old's impressive performance earned him the Man of the Match prize in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Wolves' Under-21s in the Football League Trophy.

The son of a Manchester United legend has made waves with an eye-catching performance on his first start for Salford City, scoring two goals and walking off with the Man of the Match award in a 4-2 victory over Wolves' Under-21s in the Football League Trophy. There is a strong Manchester United connection at Salford as the club are currently owned by a consortium headed by David Beckham and Gary Neville, who bought out fellow Class of '92 stars Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville earlier this year.Ruben Butt, son of former Manchester United and England midfielder Nicky, has been celebrating his first goals for Salford after helping seal an impressive win on Tuesday. The 18-year-old bagged a brace on his first start, producing two excellent finishes to ensure he was named the Man of the Match. Butt cut inside and curled a low shot past the goalkeeper for his first of the night, and then ran onto a long ball and slotted his shot between the goalkeeper's legs for his side's fourth.Butt spoke about his pride at opening his account for the club after the win. He told the club's media: "I had at least one in the first half maybe two. In the second half I thought, I'm going to have to score one here and I got two. Got to be happy to be honest."[Alex] Bruce reminded us, especially for the senior lads about how important this competition is, with the final being at Wembley. You've got to try and win every game. We went 1-0 down so we did well to react. At half time we just said we've got to win the game. Second half performance was really great, better than the first half."I feel like we've got a lot closer to the first team lads. They all look after us and are dead nice to us on the pitch, even if they have to shout at us and tell us what we've done wrong, it helps us. We are all familiar with the style of play that the gaffer and Brucey want from us. You've just got to work on it every day and prove that you should be given a chance. Like tonight was a great chance to prove it."The youngster is not the only familiar name at Salford. Alex Bruce, son of ex-Manchester United star Steve Bruce, is a first-team coach at the club, while former Liverpool striker Fabio Borini was also part of the XI on Tuesday night after joining Salford in October on a short-term deal.Borini spoke about his decision to join the club after signing, telling the club's website: "It’s been great, I came in to train to keep myself fit in this transition between contracts and Salford, the Gaffer, Alex Bruce were kind enough to allow me to use the facilities and train here. Experience is one thing that I can bring, but it’s not just about the experience that I have on the pitch, it’s outside of the pitch so leading by example in training, outside training, how to manage a game. I’ve never played League Two football so I need to learn as well from my team mates the main characteristics of this league, but I will bring myself as an open book for my team mates to use me, learn from me or help me, so I’m very open to this challenge. It’s a challenge that I’m embracing and I chose to embrace because I needed the real football, something that warms my heart for football, not for anything else."The victory over Wolves means Salford finish top of their group in the Vertu Trophy and move into the last 32 of the competition. Salford will discover their next opponents when the draw is made on Thursday, but are guaranteed home advantage. Meanwhile, Butt will be hoping for more chances in the competition after playing a starring role for Salford.
A Debut to Remember
Ruben Butt, following in the footsteps of his father Nicky Butt, showcased his talent and potential in spectacular fashion on his first start for Salford City. His two well-taken goals not only helped secure a vital win for his team but also marked a memorable moment in his burgeoning career.
Proud Moment for Butt
After the match, Ruben Butt expressed his pride at opening his account for Salford City. Reflecting on his brace, he acknowledged the support of his teammates and emphasized the importance of seizing every opportunity to prove his worth. His dedication and drive to succeed were palpable as he embraced the challenge of making a mark at the club.
Familiar Faces at Salford
The presence of familiar names such as Alex Bruce and Fabio Borini at Salford City adds to the allure of the club. With a blend of youth talent and experienced professionals, Salford is shaping up to be an exciting prospect in the Football League Trophy. Ruben Butt's standout performance is a testament to the bright future ahead for the club.
Looking Ahead
Salford City's victory over Wolves sees them top their group in the Vertu Trophy, setting the stage for a promising campaign ahead. As the draw for the next round looms, the team can draw confidence from their recent success and build on the momentum generated by Ruben Butt's breakthrough display. The club's strong connection to Manchester United legends further fuels the sense of excitement surrounding Salford's journey in the competition.








