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St Helens boss: No immediate pressure on Rowley
29 Jan
Summary
- Chairman states Paul Rowley faces no pressure for an immediate positive start.
- Rowley takes over a club with a rich history of recent major titles.
- The league is now more competitive, with many teams vying for top spots.
New St Helens head coach Paul Rowley is not expected to achieve an immediate positive start to his tenure, according to chairman Eamonn McManus. Rowley was appointed during the off-season, succeeding Paul Wellens.
He inherits a team that reached the Super League play-off semi-finals last season. This follows a period of significant success, including four consecutive Super League Grand Finals, a Challenge Cup, and a World Club Challenge between 2019 and early 2023.
McManus indicated that while a strong start aids a team's campaign, his focus is on the team's performance at the end of the 35-game season. He also highlighted the heightened competition in the league, observing an increase from four traditional top teams to seven, eight, or even nine contenders.
