Castleford Tigers head coach Ryan Carr has expressed concern that his side are not dealing well with pressure and setbacks after a heavy defeat by Wakefield Trinity, a result that precedes their trip to the OneBore Stadium to face Warrington Wolves on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Coach pinpoints reaction to adversity
Carr said Castleford started strongly in the match at the DIY Kitchens Stadium but collapsed once difficulties emerged. The Tigers were beaten 52-15 as Wakefield scored eight of their nine tries after the visitors were reduced to 12 men following a straight red card for Matty Storton in the 22nd minute.
“When we get some adversity at the moment, as a group, we are not handling it really well and that is something I have got to look into and figure out quickly.”
The coach described the performance as a missed opportunity and underlined there is work to do on both mentality and personnel, without committing to specific changes. He said the side’s preparation had shown in the first 30 minutes, but the group has not sustained that level when challenged.
Immediate implications for Warrington fixture
Warrington arrive in West Yorkshire in decent form in the table: despite managing only one win in their previous four matches, they currently sit fourth in the Super League. A victory for Castleford on Saturday could lift them into ninth.
- Fixture: OneBore Stadium, Saturday, kick-off 3pm
- Recent heavy defeat: Castleford 15 – Wakefield 52
- Key incident: Straight red card for Matty Storton (22nd minute)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Last match score | Castleford 15 – Wakefield 52 |
| Significant event | Storton red card (22nd minute) |
| Upcoming match | Castleford v Warrington, Sat, 3pm |
Carr admitted that identifying whether the primary issue is mentality or personnel will be a priority in the coming days. He said there is “a lot of learning going on” at the club after what he called a “huge opportunity missed.”
For Warrington supporters, the match presents a chance to build on their league position and to capitalise should Castleford fail to rectify the issues highlighted by their head coach.
Local fans planning to attend should check with the clubs for any last-minute team announcements or ticketing updates ahead of the weekend fixture.
