Leigh Leopards coach Adrian Lam insists his facet can nonetheless safe a top-two end, regardless of presently being joint backside of the competitors.
Seven rounds into the Super League season, Leigh have gained simply two matches, a poor start for a facet tipped by many to do effectively this yr.
That mentioned, Leigh are solely 4 factors off the play-offs with 20 rounds remaining, leaving them with loads of time to show their season round. They had been one win from eight in 2024, earlier than making the highest six and making the play-off semi-finals.
“I want our fans to expect that we’re going to play well and do well and be in finals and big games and they’re at the end of the series,” Lam mentioned. “We’ve acquired them in that expectation now.
“If there’s anyone out there complaining, that’s what we’ve earned. We’ve earned the right to be considered as a team that is successful. The last couple of years, Challenge Cup win, quarter-finals of Challenge Cup, fifth, fourth, third in Super League.”
And regardless of their gradual start, Lam is adamant they’ll flip issues round and end excessive up the desk.
“We’re nonetheless on course. I nonetheless really feel strongly that we are able to end within the prime two. That hasn’t been doubtful in my thoughts.
“I do know it’s going to take a mighty effort, however once we get there, I’m not going to be stunned by that, however there’s plenty of laborious work to do and we’ve had a bit of little bit of dangerous luck go in opposition to us. For me, the idea continues to be there inside me and the squad and the group and the board. Everyone’s working laborious on each alternative that we are able to.
“Whilst we’re hurting at times, there’s an underlying belief and trust in each other.”
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