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Leigh Leopards Coach Adrian Lam Speaks Out After Wigan Warriors Defeat
Adrian Lam Reacts to Leigh Leopards’ Defeat to Wigan Warriors: Calls for Improvement, Defends Staff and Players
Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam addressed the media following his team’s tough 20-6 defeat to Wigan Warriors, offering a candid assessment of the match. Lam, visibly frustrated but composed, acknowledged the areas where his team fell short but also praised the effort of his staff and players, urging them to bounce back quickly.
“Credit to Wigan, they played a strong game, but we didn’t execute our plan as well as we should have,” Lam said. “The coaching staff worked hard to prepare the team, and it’s on us to make sure we improve in those key moments.”
Lam highlighted the strong defensive work of his side, crediting players like Zak Hardaker and Edwin Ipape for their resilience throughout the match. However, he noted that the team’s offensive execution lacked the clinical edge they’ve displayed in previous games.
“Our players put in a shift, especially on defense, but we couldn’t get over the line when it mattered,” Lam remarked. “Zak (Hardaker) and Edwin (Ipape) gave everything, but as a group, we need to sharpen up.”
When asked about specific areas for improvement, Lam pointed to the need for more consistency in their attack. He expressed confidence in his players and staff, ensuring that they will analyze the game and come back stronger.
“Our focus is now on the next game,” Lam added. “We’ve got a great group of guys and an excellent staff working behind the scenes. We’ll regroup, go over the game, and make sure we’re in a better position moving forward.”
Despite the loss, Lam remained optimistic, emphasizing the importance of learning from the defeat and moving forward together as a team. “We win together, we lose together. It’s about how we respond,” he said, underscoring the team’s commitment to bouncing back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.
The Leigh Leopards will now turn their attention to their next match, looking to iron out the issues that plagued them in the Wigan clash and put on a better performance in the weeks ahead.
