Peet previews Challenge Cup Final
- Matt Peet addressed the press at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Final.
- Peet: “We’re very proud and it was a goal at the start of the year to take the town to one of the big games.”
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Matt Peet said his side need to ‘take the opportunity’ as they put in their final preparations before heading to London to face Huddersfield Giants in the Betfred Challenge Cup Final on Saturday afternoon.
“After the semi final it was a real high, a really proud moment and I felt like we’d achieved a big step, particularly winning in the way that we did. Since then, you know that it’s only going to be a good weekend if you get a quality result and performance. All attention turns to that now, we’re very proud and it was a goal at the start of the year to take the town to one of the big games.
“We’ve got to take that opportunity and play the game with no regrets. It was great to win a semi final, but it’ll be awful if we lose a final.”
He added: “I’ve seen some flags this morning in windows, schools are arranging Cherry & White days and we’ve had hundreds of kids at the training ground this week, that’s the stuff that excites me. For us to inspire the next generation, but we need to win to ensure everyone has a good time and falls in love with it.”
On the game itself, Peet was quizzed on what his team needs to do to come away with the win: “We’ve got a good set of professionals and it’s only really important at the end isn’t it, as far as those 80-minutes go it’s about executing the best that you can. It’s about thinking clearly under pressure, making smart decisions and enjoying the week but knowing when you’re on you’ve got to be present and in the moment.”
On the opposition, he said: “One thing about Huddersfield is regardless of who they have in they’re very well organised. They know their systems really well, everyone buys into it, they work hard so it’s not a week where individuals matter and I think that is a big compliment to Ian (Watson) and his team.”
Ahead of the Final, Peet reflected on his own personal memories of the occasion from his childhood: “I was there when Offiah scored that try. It feels like it was always red hot, even though it probably wasn’t and it felt like you were never going to lose, it never entered your head that you would lose. It was getting up for the Coach really early, singing all the way home and so much fun. That’s what motivates me, because I remember what a good time I and we had as family and friends. I love the idea of them all having a good weekend.”
