I thought at 12-0 up we were pretty comfortable and should have been further ahead. It wasn't until they got their first try that things went to pot.GeoffN posted:
Millward's still living in a dream world though - he says:
" At 12-0 up we seemed to be going fine"
( http://www.wiganonline.co.uk/ViewArticl ... D=1391724 )
Not the way I saw it - I thought our lead at that stage was against the run of play, and none of the fans I was standing with had any confidence in the way we were playing, despite the lead.
I am normally one to defend the players but I find it virtually impossible after the trek to Castleford. Never before have I seen such poor support play, such terrible defending and such terrible mistakes.
In defence we were standing off the attacking player making it simple for them to find a gap. When we did attempt a tackle it was all arm grabbing and shirt tugging instead of one around the legs and one covering the ball.
With ball in hand we were stood still because there were no options available, no support anywhere. We dropped the ball atleast twice in our own 20 and Orr attempted an offload when he should have taken the risk and been tackled (even though I think it was 6th tackle).
Now, I give Millward a lot more credit for his coaching ability than myself and I can see that the above errors are all stupid playing errors, down to the player and not the coach. I actually feel sorry for Millward as looking at his credentials and how we're playing now he must be as disillusioned as us. However, he is the coach and he needs to start the turnaround!
The next worry for me are the injuries are starting to mount, maybe a blessing? Get the Academy lads in?
