Sandercock: Hull KR will pay penalty for ill-discipline at Wigan
HULL KR coach Craig Sandercock says his side must keep penalties to a minimum tomorrow if they are to stand any chance of toppling Wigan.
The Warriors raced into an early 26-0 lead the last time the sides met on the back of poor discipline from Rovers.
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Craig Sandercock
And Sandercock has been quick to remind his players of that this week, ahead of a game they must win to keep their season alive.
"We need to make sure we don't give away silly penalties," Sandercock told the Mail.
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"When we played them in Wigan earlier in the season, we conceded five penalties in the first 10 minutes and that put us on the back foot.
"They were very silly penalties to give away.
"We need to make sure we are disciplined and we control the ball. I hope we have learned our lesson from that game."
For the past fortnight, Sandercock has been plotting a way to try and stop Wigan star Sam Tomkins.
However, he admits that even with the best laid plans, the Warriors fullback can break a side's heart.
"Sam is a player that has the X factor," he said.
"He can score a try out of absolutely nothing.
"If you stop Tomkins, it does help your chances of shutting them down, but he is priceless in this competition.
"I wouldn't suggest he's unplayable, but he takes advantage of any tired reads in defence."
With this being Rovers' last home game of the season, Sandercock wants his players to sign off with a win.
"There is no doubt we have let our own supporters down in our last few home games," he said.
"We are aware we need to put in a good performance for our supporters. It would be nice to send them away with a smile on their faces and to do that we need a good attitude."
Comments
by kmoon
Monday, September 03 2012, 6:09PM
“well ossietta i don't think tezza has suck it up anyone you silly old fool,its about time you gave the PC back to your grandkids you just make your self look stupid every time you use it,where does the sarcasm come into i exactly?”
by HullFC2102
Sunday, September 02 2012, 10:22PM
“Hull FC have moved away from Chav KR.
I view the chavs in the same way Leeds view Wakefield and Warrington view Widnes small irritating neighbours.
For KR to probably finish 10th behind a Bradford team who have had 6 points deducted is quite frankly an embarrassment, combine that with a record of 1 win in 9.
Then you look at the fact they have not appeared in a major final for 26 years +
Very small club with a small fan base who happen to be based in the same City.”
by ossietta
Sunday, September 02 2012, 10:18PM
“kmoon I think Tezza has sarcastically stuck it right up you, you silly billy.............!”
by kmoon
Sunday, September 02 2012, 7:25PM
“tezza you silly old fool i wasn't blaming the ref i was on about McDonnell breaking the refs leg against wigan”
by FC_ON_THE_UP
Sunday, September 02 2012, 5:45PM
“Looks like Co-op travel will be busy tomorrow, KR players not involved in the play-offs and all that.”
by fullbin
Sunday, September 02 2012, 5:18PM
“Gutted about the result, I really hoped wigan would pummel you, but not to be. still probably prefer to see them score late to win just to make it comical. Remember 2 months back when you all said Fc in decline, Kr to overtake them like every season and how you had the easier run in with all the home games. Well that did'nt quite work out did it now”
by FC_ON_THE_UP
Sunday, September 02 2012, 5:12PM
“Can't stop laughing, don't you just love sundays ?”
by dickydark
Sunday, September 02 2012, 5:02PM
“take my hat of sandy ill -discipline cost you ... brave,proud, (before i hear him) don,t win games playing for 80 minutes and not throwing big leads does. Banter over .. I told my rovers mate that Rovers would win today and he mocked me ,yes he was right in the end but i knew Rovers would play with the right attitude and Wigan thinking it was easy would slip up .Cannot knock Rovers for the effort but its not over for them yet Wakefield have to win today and thats not a gimme”
by HullFcRick
Sunday, September 02 2012, 12:26PM
“it would be typical of Rovers to win tomorrow and for the other results to go in their favour. . .only to lose against the broncos!!!!! Thats how its been all season."
we've all been there its the same at fc and has been for a while lol”
by dextertexter
Sunday, September 02 2012, 7:46AM
“dont think its rovers discipline that is going to be the problem,its just wigan they have to fear,but good luck guys i hope you can pull it off,reckon agar will be fancying wakey chances of getting in the eight lol,and as you dobbins have constantly told us hes rubbish lol.”