Lee Kershaw stunned by London life – now to help them to a Super League win
LEE KERSHAW hopes for an on-field change after experiencing a world of difference off it – a London win.
The winger swapped sleepy Baildon, West Yorkshire, for the hustle and bustle of the capital after joining the Broncos following a successful trial.
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Even now, it is still a bit bewildering for the former Wakefield ace, who was training with Leeds while looking for a club.
Now to leave Hull FC equally flummoxed, by helping the Broncos to the first success of the season.
He said: “If we didn’t have so many injuries, we’d already have a couple of wins. There’s a bit of frustration we haven’t won.
“Belief is still high. The injured players are integrating into training and that takes it to a higher level. When you’ve three f four blokes raising the level, everyone else goes with them.
“Hopefully, we can get into a positive cycle. A win would be a positive thing for the group and the coaching staff – I think they feel pressure as much as us and I don’t blame them.
“Away from rugby, it’s a big change but I needed it. Where I lived in Baildon, it’s right next to the moors. It’s the far side of Bradford but around here, it’s urban and I like it.
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“Everything’s new to me. It’s not just the southern accent either, there’s literally everything – different languages – and I have to concentrate to listen sometimes.
“Everyone’s always in a rush. Life’s pretty fast-paced here.”
Kershaw, 25, will come up against a much-changed Hull FC side as interim coach Simon Grix has brought in several new faces as they look to avoid bottom spot themselves.
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But after going close against them away, belief they can seal success remains – along with giving the IMG grading system that comes in this year a real test.
He added: “I’ve always felt that London is a club that needs to be in Super League and if we can get wins, perform and get more fans in, it looks good.
“If we don’t finish bottom, that’s a very good argument for us to stay in Super League, regardless of the IMG score.”