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Powell says Wakefield players become club legends
Powell warned his side that victory would secure instant legendary status, as Wakefield prepares for the Grand Final at Old Trafford.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Coach Daryl Powell told his Wakefield Trinity players that winning the Super League Grand Final would make them "instant club legends," according to the Independent.
What happened
Wakefield reached the Grand Final after a dramatic semi‑final victory over Wigan, putting them within 80 minutes of erasing more than half a century of disappointment. The final will be played at Old Trafford on Saturday against Warrington.
What the reports add
The Independent notes that the club’s new East Stand at the DIY Kitchens Stadium displays black‑and‑white portraits of 1960s stars such as the Fox brothers and Ken Rollin, underscoring the historic weight of the occasion. Owner Matt Ellis, a millionaire fan, said the club’s resurgence is two years ahead of his five‑year plan.
What was said
Powell said, "If we win on Saturday, everybody involved in the club becomes instant club legends, and that is the beautiful thing," as reported by the Independent. Ellis added, "Saturday was the proudest moment for me, going to Wigan and seeing 5,000 of us packing out that end," and described fans returning from Thailand, Vietnam and Canada.
How it came about
Powell, a former Leeds Grand Final player in 1998 and Castleford coach in 2017, was hired in 2023 despite a recent relegation. Backed by Ellis, he launched a five‑year plan to restore Trinity to the top tier, a plan now appearing to be on track after the semi‑final win.
Key facts
- Coach Daryl Powell said a Grand Final win would make Wakefield players instant club legends. (independent.co.uk)
- Wakefield reached the Grand Final after beating Wigan in the semi‑final. (independent.co.uk)
- Owner Matt Ellis described the club’s resurgence as two years ahead of schedule. (independent.co.uk)
- The Grand Final will be played at Old Trafford against Warrington. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Daryl Powell: Wakefield players become instant club legends with Grand Final win”
