Josh Veivers is delighted to get the chance to link up with his father at Salford City Reds but he is not expecting any favours.

The 22-year-old full-back has signed a 12-month contract with Salford, where Phil Veivers is head coach but he knows he will be treated just like any other player – or possibly have it even tougher.

“It’s pretty professional between us when we’re at work and then away from the club it’s just the normal stuff you would do with your dad,” said Josh at the Reds’ pre-season media day at the new Salford Community Stadium.

“There’s certainly no favouritism. If anything, he’s probably a bit harder on me. I suppose it’s pretty tough for him but he treats me just like any other player.

“He coached me at Wigan when I was coming through the 20s. It’s not a new experience but it’s one that I’m looking forward to.”

The pair are thought to be the first father-and-son combination to play in Super League.

Australian-born Phil played most of his career with St Helens before the advent of Super League but had a brief spell towards the end of it with Huddersfield when they were elevated to the top flight in 1998.

The signing of Josh and stand-off or loose forward Stuart Howarth, also 22, completes the Salford squad for Super League XVII and adds to Veivers’ options.

“I’ve brought them in to give cover to different positions,” he explained.