McRae to discuss Reds vacancy

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McRae, out of top-level management since leaving South Sydney during the winter, has been made favourite to succeed the sacked Karl Harrison at the engage Super League's bottom club.

The Australian, who lost out to Tony Smith for the Great Britain post, has indicated his desire to return to work in this country.

By coincidence, McRae attended Salford's match with Huddersfield last Friday having travelled to Britain unaware of the vacancy.

McRae told Sky Sports: "When I arrived in England I didn't have any idea about what had happened. I'd been in Dubai for a few days and rugby league isn't very popular there.

"I was always going to go to the Salford game on Friday as a guest of [football director] Steve Simms, who is a very good friend.

"I know about all the conjecture and some people have the job stamped on for Shaun McRae.

"Salford have indicated they would like me to take the job but I will have discussions with them.

"Discussions will take place in the next 24 hours, but whether there will be a decision in the next 24 hours I can't say.

"I have got to look at some personal situations and professional situations. Experience teaches me not to jump straight into it."