FORMER Salford coach Karl Harrison may find himself tackling the economic recession head on.

It's been 18 long months since the man dubbed Rhino last coached in Super League and he is now is busy manning a refurbishing company, fitting bathrooms and kitchens and removing asbestos.

He is, however, delighted to see Salford back in Super League next season and is still right behind the Reds.

"I'm particularly pleased for the Salford chairman John Wilkinson. He's a great ambassador and I loved every minute of my time there," he said.

"It was a great experience, I loved the challenge but I'm not a bitter man and have no regrets. Time moves on and when it was time for me to go we were struggling because we'd been crucified by injury.

"A parting was possibly in the best interest of all parties but I felt I helped the club progress."

Harrison is now the outsider looking in. He's based in Cleckheaton and his business partner is Eddie McGuinness, who was his conditioner at Salford.

"Fortunately we're very busy and we will be in the New Year. Everyone who knows me knows I enjoy hard work and love a challenge," he added.

"You can never say never about returning to coaching but I am enjoying doing what I'm doing now. It's different but you get on."

The ex-England coach did not enjoy the World Cup flop and said the failings of Tony Smith's team shocked him.

"I was absolutely devastated with what I saw from the England team," Harrison said.

"We have good players but they looked disjointed and, from what I'm told, there was no togetherness among the players. You can't expect to win in Australia if you're not in it together."

Harrison is now able to see more of his son James playing after he landed a scholarship with Huddersfield.

"James is a back rower. I'm pleased to see he's got his mother's pace and he's certainly talented," he enthused.

"I help him all I can and I'm made up to see him doing well."

During his 18-month exile, Harrison has applied for the Huddersfield job and spoke to Leigh officials but nothing came of either post.

He will be interested to see how Salford perform on their return to the top flight. He's particularly pleased with the emergence of home-grown talent at the Willows having nurtured and given starts to the liked of Jordan Turner and Luke Adamson.

"Turner is a very extremely talented lad," he said. "A lot of people have asked me about him, he has a lot going for him and he's done well.

"Luke is another good honest lad. He has a good turn of pace and we need to see these kind of players being given the chance and encouragement.

"I wish Salford well, they have my full support and I can look back on my time there with pride.

"I greatly appreciated the support of the fans and I met some very good people there.

"After a 17 year association with rugby league, I think I'm a good coach and a good judge.

"I'll always have tremendous passion for rugby league and I may be back one day but now I've plenty to do at work and this is a priority in the current economic climate."

AUSSIE star, Greg Bird, is a possible target for Warrington Wolves. He has been released by Cronulla and has also been linked with Leeds and Hull.

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