The last fortnight has been very concerning for Castleford Tigers and a far departure from their win over Warrington Wolves which didn’t come long after their win over Leeds Rhinos.
They have lost their last two games to Leigh Leopards and St Helens and there is no disgrace in losing to the sides second and third in the table.
But the trouble comes through the fact Wakefield Trinity have now won three of their last four against Leeds Rhinos, Salford Red Devils and now lately Wigan Warriors in a Golden Point classic.
This leaves just a two point gap between the two and the Tigers are now in genuine danger.
Their fans certainly think so.
One felt like the players don’t fight for the full 80 minutes as he was one of many to open up about the Tigers’ struggles.
I just want to see us fight for the full 80!
As soon as something goes against us we fall apart. Then we'll come back into it…until something goes against us again. It's a loop we need to get out of. We are desperate for someone to come in and influence the dressing room….— Stuey Leach (@StueyLeach) July 7, 2023
One fan asked if the club could bring back cult hero Grant Millington.
Anyone know if grant millington is free?
— Liam Carr (@Liamdcarr13) July 7, 2023
Meanwhile another fan accused the club of “apathy” as they “sleepwalk” into relegation.
The apathy at the club is staggering. Sleepwalking into relegation and seemingly the management are happy to trundle on with 3rd rate players and 3rd rate coaching.
— Lee (@leefairburn) July 7, 2023
Another supporter threatened not coming to watch another game unless serious change was enacted.
https://twitter.com/iangeorgeclarry/status/1677420018584154115?s=20
One fan was very polite in their assessment but implored the club to “DO SOMETHING.”
Please note I'm not going to post anything abusive because that isn't right, but surely someone at the club must recognise how desperate this situation is now? Stop releasing hundreds of replica shirts nobody asked for and DO SOMETHING.
— Cath Morrison (@CathMorriXXVI) July 7, 2023
Lastly, one fan summed up the defeat and their situation as “embarrassing.”
Embarrassing the lot of you
— jonny haigh (@jonny120305) July 7, 2023
The Tigers need to rediscover some momentum but their wins over Leeds and Warrington have shown they can.
They take on Wakefield in what could be a do or die clash at Belle Vue next month.
