Coley wants home fortress
Published Date:
02 July 2008
In-form prop Andy Coley has called on his team-mates to make the JJB Stadium impregnable.
The front-row enforcer insists the run of home games can play right into Wigan's hands.
Six of Warriors' last nine Super League clashes are at the JJB as they bid for a play-off place.
And Coley is banging the drum for consistent, winning performances, starting with the visit of leaders Leeds on Friday.
He said: "We had six weeks away from the JJB while the new turf was laid and we missed the place.
"We were a bit inconsistent, losing at Catalans and only drawing at Castleford, when perhaps we should have won.
"But we've come through that period and now is the time to make sure our home form is spot on.
"All teams prefer to play in their own back garden and we're no exception.
"The familiarity of the place and the support of the fans help, and if anything, there's an even greater expectation on the players to win."
Coley's heroic efforts during the home 38-20 win over Harlequins were singled out by coach Brian Noble, who said it was the player's best performance since his close-season capture from Salford.
Coley added: "All wins are team efforts and this is what we have to keep up.
"There are some tough games coming up. We have to play Leeds twice and St Helens.
"But there's still plenty of confidence in the camp and that is boosted when we know most of our remaining games are at home."
The full article contains 264 words and appears in Wigan Evening Post newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 July 2008 9:37 AM
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Source:
Wigan Evening Post
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Location:
Wigan