Jake Armstrong hoping Wharfedale can upset Leeds Tykes
In their first nine games this term, Leeds have achieved maximum points as they look to secure immediate promotion – with third-placed Wharfedale to come next.
The visitors’ player-coach Jake Armstrong believes his side can put some much-needed pressure on their “untouchable” opponents at West Park.
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Hide Ad“They’ve come down from the league above, so they have a sort of favourites tag on their back to go and get promoted again,” said Armstrong.
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“So far, they’ve not really been put under any kind of pressure.
“Hopefully that’ll change on Friday night.”
Wharfedale have enjoyed a successful start this term, with a resounding 35-6 defeat of Hull last weekend seeing them total six wins and two losses.
Armstrong is nonetheless expecting a slightly different approach. He said: “It’s a completely different challenge.
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Hide Ad“I can’t promise that we’ll score 30 points, but we’ll certainly try to put them under pressure.”
The 29-year-old is back at Leeds for the first time since playing for them in their Carnegie days.
Nevertheless, his ties are primarily with the Green Machine.
“The club’s changed a lot since I was there so it’s not the club that I grew up with, but I know people within that club will want to get back (to being professional),” said Armstrong.
“Yorkshire needs a professional club. If that’s Leeds, that’s absolutely great. If it’s Wharfedale, even better.”