 Millward is confident he will revive Wigan's fortunes |
Wigan coach Ian Millward is confident his side will recover from their woeful start to the Super League season. The Warriors have lost four of their five games so far and are third from bottom in the table.
"If we get a bit more consistent and keep working hard, it will come. We've got plenty of wins in us," a defiant Millward told BBC Five Live.
"We'll enjoy the next game against Castleford. And with a little more consistency, we'll get two points."
Millward joined Wigan last May after being sacked by St Helens for gross misconduct.
The club finished outside the play-offs and have now gone eight years without winning Super League.
"It's been a disappointment to the players, myself and the fans, but it 's something we can't dwell on," said Millward.
"I believe in the longer term. We've lost four out of five, but no-one's died. We've got to learn from it, move on and get better from it."
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The Australian added that he is comfortable with the pressure he is under and indifferent about the criticism that has been aimed at him.
"Whenever you coach a high-profile club there's going to be pressure. What you've got to do is shield your players from it," he said.
"I enjoy it more because when you get a win it's going to taste real good. I wouldn't swap it for anything because I can see that, long term, we'll get some results.
"Coaching is about getting the best out of the team, giving them support and finding solutions and just getting on with your job.
"I've got an old saying: 'If you end up listening to people on the terraces, you'll end up standing with them'. You've got to stick to your beliefs and work hard with the guys.
"It's such a high-profile club, but everyone has to be honest in the organisation - this isn't the team that won 10 Wembley finals in a row.
"I don't like using the word 'rebuilding' or 'transition', but there are going to be changes as there have been something like 24 players who have left the club since the end of 2004.
"This includes a huge batch of experienced players and players with international experience who have influence and talk in the dressing room.
"I find we're a very quiet team, and that's where Bryan Fletcher will have a big affect when he gets going."
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