How Wigan Warriors' poignant film release is inspiring current stars to secure Challenge Cup glory

Matty Peet admits Wigan Warriors will take inspiration from their rich history heading into Saturday’s Challenge Cup final following the release of a poignant film to mark the club’s 150-year anniversary. The video is based on a poem written by renowned poet Tony Walsh, who delivered his emotional poem “This Is The Place” to the crowds that gathered in Albert Square, Manchester in May 2017 for the public vigil following the bomb attack at Manchester Arena.

The poem has been written specially for the 150th year anniversary and is narrated by Wigan Warriors Hall of Famer Martin Offiah, whose feats in the cherry and white jersey saw him become one of the greatest wingers in rugby league history. The film resonated with Warriors head coach Peet, a keen student of history and life-long Wigan fan who says Saturday’s final presents an opportunity to write a new chapter in the club’s history.

“What I like personally about the film is that it celebrates the highs but also acknowledges the lows,” he said. “As northern towns go, I feel we’ve got a lot of the characteristics of being gritty and proud but also being humble in what we’re about. I think the video encapsulates that.

“It’s probably a large part of our talk on a daily basis not just because there’s a big game coming up. We’re very aware at this club, from the owner right through our community team, of our responsibilities. It’s a privilege to be in the roles we are at the moment.

“Saturday is an opportunity to do something special. There’s not been many of those trophy pictures for a few years. I’m not on any of those photos and a lot of our team are not on any of those photos. But Huddersfield have got their reasons as well. They’re a very proud club and they will have