Silver Saints
Last updated: 29th August 2008
Anderson: Looking for more silverware
The players do not show any respite from the success they have achieved, that is done and they want to achieve more I think it is fair to say that this is a very honest group of players.
Daniel Anderson
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Seeing St Helens with silverware is a very familiar site.
During Daniel Anderson's reign at Knowsley Road, Saints have won one Grand Final, the World Club challenge, three league leaders shields and two Challenge Cups.
And while they are gearing up for their third straight Challenge Cup final this weekend, their hunger for success is as strong as ever.
"Yes we have had plenty of success, but that does not stop us from trying to achieve," said Anderson on Boots 'n' All
"We just do our best in every game and at the moment we are currently on top of the Super League.
"The players do not show any respite from the success they have achieved, that is done and they want to achieve more I think it is fair to say that this is a very honest group of players."
Saints are currently on a winning streak of 20 matches, the longest in the summer era. A win at Wembley would equal the all time club record run of 21 wins set way back in 1965.
Their Challenge Cup semi-final win against Leeds was their 14th straight win in this competition, and the team that did that was Hull in the semis of 2005
"Possibly the worst performance I encountered as a coach which is saying something," remembers Anderson.
"We have had plenty of highs, but we have also had our lows but I can guarantee that we will be ready come Saturday."
Saints may be the favourites for the Challenge Cup final but Hull do have the Agar factor. In 1983 Alan Agar produced a sporting miracle as Featherstone sank Hull, now son Richard has his chance.
"I know Saints are heavily fancied just as Hull were back in those days. But it juts goes to show that the underdog in the big occasion can produce the goods," said Hull coach Richard Agar.
"We may be underdogs but we have a lot of experience in big games situation."
Hull have had a season to forget but get the chance on Saturday to make amends.
"It is going to be one of the proudest days of my career," said Hull FC skipper Lee Radford.
"It will be great for the fans and to end this season with a trip to Wembley, and winning it would be unbelievable."
