• St Helens 23-6 Salford
• Saints coach Justin Holbrook ends tenure with silverware
Fairytales do not always have happy endings. A journey no Salford Red Devils fan could surely have imagined began in February, when relegation seemed more likely for this bunch of misfits than a first-ever appearance in the Grand Final. But, ultimately, the ruthless nature of one of the most talented British teams in years was just too much to handle.
Had Justin Holbrook’s final game in charge before he returns to Australia ended in defeat, this St Helens side might have been remembered for all the wrong reasons. Any notion this squad were unable to deliver their best when it truly mattered, however, can now be emphatically laid to rest.
Written by Aaron Bower at Old Trafford
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/12/st-helens-salford-red-devils-super-league-grand-final-match-report under the title “Morgan Knowles and Zeb Taia lead St Helens to Grand Final win over Salford”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
