Impressed with defensive structure today and some of the attack. Looks like there's a great spirit in there. Decent atmosphere as well overall good day despite late disappointment. Plenty to work on but plenty to work with.

meant to put the north east corner

Know the try at the end was disheartening however think most people before the game would have taken a point espeically with no Seymour.



The things that impressed me the most was how good our goal line defence was in the last 20 and how with the ball we stuck to our new attacking principles by trying to play some stuff and go for more points instead of going safety first and inviting Warrington on to us.



The whole atmosphere of the stadium had a different feel to it I thought too, when we needed a big defensive set the crowd really got fired up and even when we made mistakes there wasnt the usual distinct groan that normally comes with it.



All in all think everybody has bought into Pearson and Gentles vision be it the players and the fans and everybody who went today will have gone home entertained which makes a massive change.

Thought we lacked a bit of composure and leadership at times which cost us the game IMO. Some very promising early signs though

O Carroll should be back next week so that will give us an extra impact forward.



Very tough game next week, harder than this week IMO.

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/ru ... -30272941/? WARRINGTON coach Tony Smith called for the issue of video referees to be raised once again after watching his side come away from the KC Stadium with just one point. Last season’s minor premiers had to settle for a draw against a new-look Hull FC after Ben Westwood missed a last-minute conversion which would have won the game. Annoyed at one of Hull’s four tries in the 20-20 draw being allowed despite the touch judge ruling it out, Smith was scathing in his criticism. He said: “There were some really disappointing things about the game. We shouldn’t have been behind.

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/ru ... -30272941/? WARRINGTON coach Tony Smith called for the issue of video referees to be raised once again after watching his side come away from the KC Stadium with just one point. Last season’s minor premiers had to settle for a draw against a new-look Hull FC after Ben Westwood missed a last-minute conversion which would have won the game. Annoyed at one of Hull’s four tries in the 20-20 draw being allowed despite the touch judge ruling it out, Smith was scathing in his criticism. He said: “There were some really disappointing things about the game. We shouldn’t have been behind.

Well why weren't you in front then?

Smith has been moaning about video ref for as long as he's been at wire, his attitude being have it at all or have it at non, to which i'll subscribe to, i thought the same long before Smith came.

Yeah like trent waterhouse try were firstly we should have had a penalty for the player been tackled then dragged over the line, secondly markers not square, and ther full defensive line been offside but hey ho tony, deal with it

Disappointed not to have won having lead for so long but a fair result overall. Tickle and Houghton were both superb, Whiting and Aspinwall were both impressive from the bench. I thought Moa looked like he had been told to pull back from his normal game yesterday so he could do more minutes, which is understandable.



Martin looked good and Sharp seemed to have a new confidence about him. Briscoe showed more awareness with a couple of kicks he put in. Still questioning Westerman through the middle, the defending is taking a lot away from his attacking game. I thought Horne kicked aswell as I have ever seen him and Lynch got better as the game went on. Manu and Yeaman both quiet too.



Attack was the problem yesterday as the timing wasn't there and the spilled ball meant more defending however I was pleased we kept trying to play and did not go into our shells. 2nd half defence was excellent and we scrambled well.



Only real negative was we kept bringing the forwards back into the ruck, I hate that tactic.

If you look at the replay the touch judge clearly signals Tom bounced it but Ganson is in a far better position and on the replay I think this time Ganson was right to award the try, however their could of been a knock-on in the lead up to the touch down but even with the repalys its difficult to say.

I wonder if Smith was also concerned about Manu having the ball stripped and Wade having a clear run to the line yet the play was brought back for a knock-on. I think not.

Was please with our kicking game yesterday. It was just basic rugby put it in the corner, if it goes into touch then defend the scrum if not then pressure the winger or full back. Simple and effective.