I watched Jurgen Klopp say he didn't have the energy to stay at Liverpool - he should try being Salford Red Devils coach

"If Jurgen Klopp thinks he's tired, he should try putting a Salford trackie on." jokes Paul Rowley, the head coach of Salford Red Devils. Despite a challenging year that saw his talented team dismantled, Rowley maintains his sense of humour.

"It's like tarantula theory," he quips. "The first time I'll move my hand off frightened to death, after 10 times I just let it bite me." Rowley deeply values his players, viewing them as family more than anything else.

Many have praised his man-management skills, but it seems there's more to it than that. It's clear he genuinely cares about his team. This might explain why he hasn't quit, even after losing some of his top players.

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"Well, Jurgen Klopp is just going to go and live a normal life, but I'm sure he earned £15million last year! But yeah, it crosses your mind. It's hard, isn't it? But the new lads and the existing players - we're a family, aren't we?

"If Jurgen Klopp thinks he's tired, he should try putting a Salford trackie on. I don't like using that phrase too often because it becomes a bit flippant sometimes, but I like the pressure and accountability of people around me needing me as a part of them. I like being relied upon and relying on others as well. I love the group I represent, and that's why I'm here for that group."

Despite a shake-up in their line-up, with Brodie Croft and Andy Ackers moving to Leeds Rhinos and last season's first-choice wingers, Ken Sio and Joe Burgess, leaving, Salford are gearing up for the challenge. They boast the smallest squad in the competition, which could