Warrington Wolves have been in a major pickle recently.
With just five wins all season, head coach Daryl Powell has been making some major changes to his squad ahead of the 2023 Super League season.
One of those exiting the Halliwell Jones Stadium is Warrington stalwart Mike Cooper.
And, now Powell has revealed why he came to that decision and how Cooper took it.
“Well for one, everyone’s time comes to an end at a club at some point,” Powell told Yorkshire Live. “Coaches want different things at times. Me and Mike are fine but I just felt like we needed to move in a different direction.
“I wanted to freshen it up in the middle and the pack for next year. That’s the reason why. Me and Mike have sat down a couple of times over the last month in particular and talked it through. I think it’ll be good for him and good for us.
“That’s what happens in rugby league.”
Powell also pointed to more major signings coming through the doors at Warrington – and more forwards making their way to the Cheshire club.
“We’ve signed some pretty smart players in the middle unit already next year and there’ll be some more as well. Freshness is at times good for everyone and I believe that’ll be the case for us and Mike.”
Powell has already brought in the likes of Thomas Mikaele, Sam Kasiano and Gil Dudson, whilst Matt Dufty is also expected to be heading to Warrington from 2023 onwards.
Robert Owen
June 8, 2022 at 5:52 pm
You have to have a physical pack. They certainly will not get bossed about next year