Almost too easy tonight. Just another example of why we are so far clear, our squad is head and shoulders above everyone else’s. I’m sure both teams will be much changed come Wembley so not really reading too much into this win but to have the same gap between 2nd and bottom as between 2nd and 1st at this stage of the season is ridiculous.
For all Sky’s bleating about Wire’s youngsters tonight I thought Phil Clarke gave a great assessment towards the end of the match about the amount of game time our youngsters have had this season. Welsby, Smith, Bentley, Costello and Ashworth have all had significant game time this year whilst Lees and Knowles have made themselves nailed on first 17 players.
Though it’s not ideal losing our head coach and the man responsible for this remarkable turnaround, the future of our club is so bright. If our new coach can maintain current standards whilst continuing to improve the young talent Holbrook has blooded we could dominate super league for years to come.