Daryl Powell’s Warrington Wolves are now struggling. They started the season with eight wins in a row but are struggling at the moment having lost to Leeds Rhinos last night.
The Wolves lost 22-6 to the Rhinos who led 16-0 after 15 minutes. The Rhinos notched tries through Ash Handley – who scored two – Sam Walters and Richie Myler. Warrington’s only try came from Matty Ashton.
The Wolves have only won three of their last nine league games. They have lost the last three of their last four against Castleford Tigers, Wigan Warriors and Hull FC.
The fans are beginning to get disgruntled and they booed frequently during the defeat to Leeds.
However, Powell wasn’t happy with this.
“I disagree with booing at any point to be honest because I thought there was a lot of effort out there tonight,” he said on Wire TV.
“Anybody who’s played rugby league knows how tough it is. I get the disappointment because I’m disappointed. I don’t think it’s helpful.
“How does that help a team get any better? It just makes them feel more nervous, but I can’t control what fans think.
“All I can do is do my job to the best of my ability and get this team playing as well as we can, but this is a long season.”
He used Leeds Rhinos as an example of how teams can turn things around.
The Rhinos were struggling in 2022 but a great run of form carried them to the Grand Final against St Helens.
Powell said: “If you look at Leeds last season, they were struggling and where did they end up?
“For us, it’s about stabilising, getting our team back together and hopefully getting some recruits in to help us improve.
“It’s about being in the top six. We’re nowhere near as consistent as we want to be at the moment, but what’s it all about?
“It’s about being in the top six at the end of the year and while it’s disappointing we’re not consistent, look at the team and make your own decision.
“If you’re booing the players, you’re not supporting the players.”
