Peet previews Sheffield
- Matt Peet spoke to the press ahead of Friday night’s Challenge Cup Sixth Round tie against Sheffield Eagles.
- Peet: “It’s a good place to work at the moment as there is a lot of care and connection running throughout the place with such a fantastic and special group.”
- Watch the full Sheffield Eagles preview with Matt Peet on Wigan TV HERE.
Matt Peet spoke to the press ahead of Wigan Warriors’ Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round tie against Sheffield Eagles.
Prior to the clash against the Championship side, the Warriors announced that Peet – along with Assistant Coaches Sean O’Loughlin and Thomas Leuluai – have penned new seven-year deals that will see the trio remain at the Club until at least the end of the 2030 season.
Speaking on the new deal, Peet said: “I’m very proud and very grateful to feel the love and trust the Club and supporters have in me at the moment. It’s a privilege to be in this position and I’m particularly thankful to Kris [Radlinski] showing this commitment to myself and the staff.”
On the opportunity to continue working alongside O’Loughlin and Leuluai, Peet said: “I’m very lucky to have them by my side as a lot of what I believe in about how the Club should work is from watching them two. I’ve always been good mates with them but now I’m excellent mates as they have always made the time to be supportive and honest.”
Speaking on the working environment, Peet added: “It’s a good place to work at the moment as there is a lot of care and connection running throughout the place with such a fantastic and special group. We’ve got a building trust with the fanbase and community which we’ve got to push up several levels now to make as big an impact as we can over the next seven years.”
Looking ahead to the clash against Sheffield Eagles, Peet said: “Its an exciting challenge for our players to come up against a new team who have plenty of Super League experience. We know Sheffield are a good side who have started the season really well so we know to expect a test.”
On his squad, Peet said: “There is certainly areas of improvement for us as a group which is exciting. We’ve identified a few basic things which we are not yet at our best in so we will push on with those for the next few weeks.”
On the support from the fans, Peet said: “I understand it’s another financial commitment for them but hopefully with the rugby we are playing, people can get down to the game. We’ve had some great night’s recently at the DW Stadium and hopefully we can put in another performance for them on Friday night.”
Tickets for Friday night’s clash against Sheffield Eagles at the DW Stadium can be purchased online HERE. Full ticketing information ahead of the tie can be found HERE.
Matt Peet is sponsored by Warriors Lotto Agents.
