Former Workington Town fans' favourite Ken Kerr has thrown his hat in the ring for the club's vacant coaching role.

The ex-Aussie centre has had spells in the coaching ranks both in Britain and in Australia and says he would love to come back to Workington.

Kerr, who played at Derwent Park between 1990-92, said he had spoken to Town's director of rugby Les Ashe and submitted his application.

The talented player featured 32 times for Town and picked up nine tries.

Kerr was hopeful that he might be considered for an interview as Town draw up their shortlist.

"After l had a talk with Les Ashe the other week about the job I've put my application in and hoping to get to the interview stage this time," said Kerr.

"I've been coaching in Australia for a while now and at this stage in life I'm ready for a change and new challenge.

"Knowing the town and what rugby means to the people of Workington, I'd like to give it a shot to coach in the UK, in a place where I played."

Kerr is currently living in Old Bar, in New South Wales, but has always admitted he wouldn't rule out moving back to England.

He and his Oldham-born wife have considered making the move before, to be nearer to her family.

Kerr originally came to Workington after coming over from Australia, initially on a short four-month working holiday.

And after playing trial games at Swinton, Leigh and Widnes, he came to the attention of then Town coach Ray Ashton who swooped to bring the young centre to Derwent Park

Kerr quickly became a firm favourite, with supporters setting up a fan club in his honour.

He played in some memorable games for the club, including beating Hull KR in the Challenge Cup at Derwent Park and only losing by one point to Bradford at Odsal in the Regal Trophy.

After his playing career in both hemispheres ended, Kerr took up coaching and had a spell with National Conference League outfit Oldham St Annes before his return to Australia.