Harrison sacked by Salford

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The decision was taken following a meeting on Tuesday morning between Harrison, chairman John Wilkinson, chief executive David Tarry and football director Steve Simms, who becomes caretaker coach.

Wilkinson said: "The board of directors would like to thank Karl for his hard work and service during his five years here at Salford City Reds. The club feel that, with 13 fixtures remaining, the time has come for a new direction. We wish Karl all the best for the future."

The dismissal of the former Hull, Halifax and Great Britain prop forward comes just three days after a 66-6 thrashing by last year's wooden spoonists Catalans Dragons left the Reds four points adrift at the foot of the table and deep in relegation trouble.

Harrison was the longest-serving coach in Super League, having succeeded Steve McCormack almost five years ago to the day.

He was unable to keep the team in Super League in 2002 but guided them to immediate promotion and the Reds reached the play-offs for the first time last season.

However, this year the club have won just three of their first 14 matches amid a glut of injuries, and their plight worsened at the weekend when relegation rivals Hull KR won at Wigan for the second time this season.