Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils - we can't take anything for granted warns Daryl Powell ahead of Challenge Cup quarter-final

By Peter Smith
Published 6th May 2021, 17:00 BST
Updated 7th May 2021, 10:22 BST
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Saturday is a whole new ball game for Castleford Tigers, boss Daryl Powell has stressed.

Tigers face Salford Red Devils in a Betfred Challenge Cup quarter-final at Leeds’ Emerald Headingley, eight days after a 28-18 Super League victory against the same opposition.

That will make them favourites to go just one win away from a first appearance at Wembley since 2014 and the chance to send coach Powell out with some silverware before he joins Warrington Wolves next season.

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Powell admitted a Wembley final would be “awesome in any year”, but insisted Tigers can’t think that far ahead.

Liam Watts scores for Tigers in last week's Super League win over Salford. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.Liam Watts scores for Tigers in last week's Super League win over Salford. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.
Liam Watts scores for Tigers in last week's Super League win over Salford. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.

“We’ve been in a couple of finals while I’ve been at the club and we haven’t managed to win one,” he said

“Obviously it is my last year at the club and it would be pretty special to win something with a special group of boys - players and coaching staff - and for the fans it would be amazing, but you have got to do the work.

“It’s tough to get there and tough to win.

“Salford will be highly motivated and ready to come and win the game and be in a semi-final themselves.

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Tigers' Jake Trueman is tackled by Salford's Kevin Brown and James Greenwood during last week's match. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.Tigers' Jake Trueman is tackled by Salford's Kevin Brown and James Greenwood during last week's match. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com.