Warrington Wolves’ Head Coach Sam Burgess Faces First Major Test
Warrington Wolves’ head coach Sam Burgess is facing his first significant challenge since taking over the reins, as the team has suffered three consecutive defeats. This comes as a stark contrast to the smooth transition Burgess has enjoyed in his debut season as a head coach.
According to former Sky Sports commentator Eddie Hemmings, Burgess is now navigating his “first crisis” at the club. Warrington’s recent struggles include a Challenge Cup Final defeat against Wigan Warriors, followed by a loss against the same opponents in the Super League. Last week’s 25-14 defeat to Salford Red Devils, where Marc Sneyd put on a masterclass, has further compounded Burgess’ concerns.
“Warrington’s recent performances have been ‘poor,’ and the club is now at a crucial stage in the season, having passed the halfway mark.”
- Eddie Hemmings, Former Sky Sports Commentator
Hemmings believes that while Warrington may have been distracted by the Cup Final and the accompanying celebrations, Burgess now faces a significant challenge in turning the team’s form around.
The former Sky Sports commentator warns that more challenges lie ahead for Burgess, with upcoming fixtures against Super League’s top two teams, St Helens and Wigan, looming large on the horizon. Hemmings reminds Warrington fans that last season, the team’s “wheels fell off” after eight consecutive wins at the start of the campaign, when they faced defeats against St Helens and Wigan.
As Burgess looks to overcome this first crisis in his coaching career, the pressure will be on to secure a crucial victory over Hull FC this weekend. The task has been made more challenging by Hull FC’s recent snapping of their 11-game losing streak, potentially posing a stiffer test than initially expected.
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