Daryl Powell calls for patience from Warrington fans after Tigers mauling

By Ian Laybourn, PA
Published 17th Jul 2022, 16:45 BST
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Daryl Powell went over to appease disgruntled Warrington Wolves fans on the terraces after his side suffered a 35-22 defeat at the hands of his old club Castleford Tigers.

The Wolves never recovered from a disastrous start, trailing 27-0 before staging a spirited, if fruitless, fightback, and remain in ninth place in Super League, well adrift of the play-offs, after winning just seven of their first 19 matches.

Powell, who spent eight years in charge of his home-town club before leaving to join the Wolves at the end of last season, was ridiculed by the Castleford supporters and booed by the travelling fans until addressing them post-match.

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“I’m always open to talking to people,” he said. “I’m not going to walk away from fans.

Castleford Tigers' Jason Qareqare celebrates scoring a try against Warrington Wolves Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.comCastleford Tigers' Jason Qareqare celebrates scoring a try against Warrington Wolves Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com
Castleford Tigers' Jason Qareqare celebrates scoring a try against Warrington Wolves Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

“Things are not going the way we wanted them to go but I came here to change the culture and turn the club into a championship-winning team and I’m still doing that.

“The fact is a lot needed to change and I asked them to give me time. I’m working seven days a week to get us to where want to be. The chances are we’re not going to win the comp this year but we’ve a great chance of winning it next year.”

Powell, who has made a host of high-profile signings for 2023, admitted his team’s performance had taken the gloss of their win over Catalans Dragons at the Magic Weekend.