VICTORY PUTS CLARET AND GOLDS ON TRACK TO AVOID THE MIDDLE 8S

working hard then things will open up for us and things might get a little easier.’

“We probably made too many errors in the second half and played a bit like the Harlem Globetrotters at times, which frustrated me a bit, but it was good to see them enjoy going in front and going in for the kill a little bit.

“I know Warrington were down a little bit on troops and they are a bit banged up with the short turnaround.

“But I suppose through this year we have had plenty of that ourselves so it’s good to see us take advantage of an opportunity for a change.

“We probably just gave something back towards our home crowd.

“We haven’t been good to our home crowd this year, we have disappointed them several times. Hopefully they walked away with a smile on their face today.”

Stone hailed Jordan Turner’s debut performance since making the switch from NRL side Canberra Raiders last week, with the former Salford, Hull and St Helens man marking his first start with a try.

The Australian said: “Looking at Jordan, he has a little bit of class.

“He can definitely draw a pass and get his winger into space if he gets that half-opportunity.

“He did that a couple of times for Murph (Aaron Murphy), I think Murph will have a good time sitting outside Jordan Turner in future matches.

“He will be happy to get that 80 minutes out of the way.”

Warrington head coach Tony Smith refused to get drawn into the player welfare row with the Rugby Football League again after watching his side collapse to a heavy defeat at the hands of his former club.

Several Super League head coaches voiced their displeasure after the double-header over the Spring Bank Holiday last weekend, while Smith was already outspoken prior to his side’s defeats to Leeds