Danny Kirmond admitted that news of the contract extension for popular Head Coach Nathan Brown was a huge boost for the side ahead of Sundays Engage Super League Round 15 game against Hull FC at the KC Stadium;
“We were devastated! No in all seriousness everyone was delighted to hear the news that Browny was staying on and had signed a new contract. It hasn’t really played on the players minds too much but everyone is really pleased with the news and I’m sure the fans are too. Nathan has taken the club forward a considerable amount over the last two and a half seasons so it’s a boost for everyone to know that he’s staying here.
Nathan has taken the club forward a considerable amount over the last two and a half seasons so it’s a boost for everyone to know that he’s staying here.
Danny Kirmond
“When he walks into a room he’s got an air of confidence about him and that transfers itself to the players. He doesn’t talk any nonsense and he tells you exactly how it is, that sort of honesty is appreciated. If you haven’t been on your game then he will let you know and there’s every chance you won’t be playing the following week. You know where you stand with him and if you aren’t playing well for him week in week out then you won’t be involved for very long.”
The 25 year old back-row forward has started the last three games after an injury interrupted start the year and is looking forward to facing a rejuvenated Hull FC side, who are unbeaten in six games having hit form recently.
“They probably felt like they were a bit under pressure at the start of the season and sometimes that can happen to teams before they really get going. Their performances for the last six weeks have been really good and we know they are on a bit of a run, there’s no doubt it’s going to be a difficult game for us – it always is when you go to the KC Stadium.
“We had a couple of scratchy games over Easter but we feel like we put that right with a good performance against St Helens a couple of weeks ago and then we had to dig in deep against Catalan but we came through with the victory in a tough game. We are looking to kick on week to week and keep improving; if we can do that then we will see where it takes us.”
Kirmond also praised the strength in depth within the Giants ranks, with fellow back-rowers such as Jamie Cording, Jon Molloy and Jacob Fairbank making their first team debuts this season.
“We’ve got a great squad full of depth and everyone in that squad can come in and perform really well, some of the younger guys have really stepped up this season and shown that they are Super League players, that’s making it more difficult for everyone in the squad because guys are chomping at the bit to get a spot every week.”
www.giantsrl.com/news/article/50 ... ghted-that
