Cheers for Kear - Even an injury crisis can’t halt Wakefield - Sport

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

"We knew TV were here because they thought there was a chance of a shock," said Kear. "We had 13 players unavailable so it was a very satisfying win in testing circumstances — a clinical performance.

Dot ball: Wakefield's Sean Gleeson sets down his crucial first-half try

"The tie was also an opportunity to further stake a claim for a Super League licence. Part of the criteria is the depth of a club's playing strength and we showed we've plenty of good players in reserve."

The platform for Wakefield's win was the triumvirate of halfbacks, Jamie Rooney and Danny Brough plus Sam Obst, playing at hooker. They had far too much pace and class for a Salford side intent on a quick return to Super League after relegation but not used to this kind of intensity every week. Brough turned in another top performance to win the Man of the Match vote.

A delighted Kear said: "We had a few indians missing but we had our chiefs, too."

Wakefield did most of the damage with three tries in a five-minute first-half period, including a smart effort from Sean Gleeson, who was sent over by Tony Martin.

Wakefield led 22-8 at the break and Brough killed them off with a try early in the second. Salford's only try came from skipper Malcolm Alker on the first-half hooter.

Salford coach McRae admitted: "Wakefield were quicker and more intelligent and they had tremendous ability from dummy half and at half-back."