Warrington Wolves chairman Stuart Middleton has confirmed Sam Burgess will stay as head coach subsequent season however admitted “things must change” after a dismal end to the marketing campaign.
Warrington’s hopes of reaching the Betfred Tremendous League play-offs have been left unsure after a shock 25-12 defeat at residence to financially-stricken Salford Pink Devils on Friday, their fifth loss in six matches.
The newest setback leaves Warrington in eighth place and 6 factors behind sixth-placed Wakefield Trinity with simply three matches remaining within the common season, resulting in hypothesis over whether or not Burgess would stay as head coach.
Burgess – who has one 12 months left on his contract – mentioned he was “committed” to the membership after Friday’s loss, with Middleton issuing a press release to supporters to verify the 36-year-old will keep on the Halliwell Jones Stadium past this marketing campaign.
“Sam Burgess has the full backing of the playing group,” Middleton mentioned. “He’ll lead Warrington Wolves into 2026 as head coach. He’s formidable, pushed and decided to place issues proper.
“We stay dedicated to our imaginative and prescient of constructing a crew based on homegrown expertise and, with our Academy ending the common season unbeaten, the long run seems to be vivid.
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Talking after Warrington Wolves’ 25-12 defeat at residence to Salford Pink Devils, Jon Wilkin slammed the efficiency of the Warrington gamers within the Tremendous League this 12 months
“Recruitment is vital and should be higher, however let me be clear, there can be no passengers. Two new gamers have already been introduced, with additional updates to observe as change is carried out.
“We cannot overlook the impact injuries to key players have had on our season and the disruption this causes to our combinations. However, while it is a factor, it is no excuse. You, the fans, deserve better.
“This membership doesn’t exist with out you. Now it’s right down to us to earn your help again, not with phrases, however with performances that mirror what this city and group stand for.”
Warrington host Leigh Leopards on Saturday (3pm) earlier than travelling to Hull FC the next week (5.30pm), then rounding off the common season with an away journey to Hull KR on September 19 (8pm).
Middleton added: “This season has not met the standards we expect. Over the past few days I’ve sat down with players, coaches and staff across the club. The message was clear and united: this is not good enough, and things must change.
“Our supporters work exhausting all week and spend their hard-earned cash to observe this membership. We perceive the sacrifices you make, and it’s our duty to repay that religion with dedicated, sincere performances.”
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Burgess ‘confused’ however insists ‘lots nonetheless to play for’
Warrington have gained simply 10 of their 24 matches through the Tremendous League marketing campaign, leaving them in peril of lacking the play-offs for simply the second time in eight seasons.
Burgess mentioned: “I am on contract for next year. I believe in this club and the structure of the place, but no doubt I have got some hard work to do over the off-season.
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“I am sure there will be some questions to answer and I will handle that as they come. It is a tough night [Salford loss], really tough and not the first time it has happened.
“The gamers look in a tricky place. It’s simply not working for us for the time being. We have now misplaced a little bit of our spirit and I am as confused as everybody else.”
He added: “There’s lots nonetheless to play for; we have simply misplaced a little bit of our spirit. I am as confused as everybody else. I haven’t got any solutions proper now, if I am completely sincere. I’ve tried all the pieces that is labored with me and in groups that I have been part of, however for the time being it is simply not working.”
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