“Powell out last week, this week he’s being bought leaving presents with bows on” – how Castleford fans reacted to winning their Challenge Cup semi-final

Hardly anyone gave Castleford a chance ahead of kick-off in their Challenge Cup semi-final against Warrington. Yet, come full time, no one could begrudge the Tigers an incredible 35-20 victory. But, how did the Castleford supporters react?

One Castleford fan had Monday off work, so his plan was simple.

https://twitter.com/free_oakers/status/1401800814914637826?s=20

Another Tigers fan thought it felt like a dream.

Just watching yesterday’s awesome game again. Making sure I didn’t dream it! #CASWAR @CTRLFC @TheChallengeCup #COYF pic.twitter.com/g1Zr7pA48m

— Mel Ritson 💙 (@fitblondemel) June 6, 2021

Even one former Tigers great, Adrian Vowles, invoked the Castleford spirit.

Well done Castleford, bloody awesome. Time to make it like 1986 again. #COYF https://t.co/IgPT0oEH4x

— Adrian Vowles (@AdrianVowles13) June 5, 2021

Another believed that positivity after last week’s drubbing by Leeds was important.

@CTSC2 @CTRLFC Congratulations to everyone at the Castleford Tigers on reaching the 2021 Challenge Cup final. From a bad week to a great week, always stay positive. Our great history is still been written and more to come.#COYF #CTSC17 pic.twitter.com/8Atx99VGW2

— P. Burns-Williamson (@Paulctsc) June 6, 2021

Another Castleford fan used expletives to get across how he felt.

https://twitter.com/therealBIGFISH/status/1401323040135393280?s=20

The media manager at Castleford summed up the emotion perfectly.

Reflecting on everything: no fans in attendance for 14 months, Daryl’s last season, long serving together teammates, plus *everything* else that’s happened due to COVID…

The Wembley trip is going to be so special for the whole club and town. #ReadyToRoar #COYF https://t.co/KPXfuyn25D

— Tom Maguire (@TomCMaguire) June 6, 2021

Another praised the superb performance.

Did someone say WEMBLEYYY!!?? 😍

Absolutely outstanding performance from the boys. Get in there!#COYF https://t.co/FbqDpzqUsT

— Sam Mills (@_smills) June 5, 2021

Another Castleford fan called it “one of the best days” he had ever had with his father.

https://twitter.com/free_oakers/status/1401461328712245250?s=20

One Cas fan even brought back memories of the semi-final back in 2014 when the Tigers beat Widnes, only for the game to be overshadowed by the events after.

You know what was nice today? Winning the #ChallengeCup semi-final at Leigh Sports Village and not seeing poor @CastigersJ head flying through the air and the occasion spoilt by morons. 😁🐯 #COYF #RugbyLeague #Castleford

— Martyn Pool (@martynpool) June 5, 2021

Another referenced the difference a week can make in rugby league.

Powell out last week, this week he’s being bought leaving presents with bows on. Humble in victory, humble in defeat. Oh wait. #COYF

— Danny (@DanzaiiKey) June 5, 2021