Head coach, 39, rewarded for his excellent work in first two campaigns by earning a new four-year deal with promise of more success to come
21:08, 12 Sep 2023Updated 21:08, 12 Sep 2023
Matty Peet hopes to continue bringing “style and integrity” to the club that's in his DNA after signing a new four-year deal with Wigan.
Peet, 39, has spent most of his coaching career at the Warriors in various roles and instantly gained success when taking over as head coach last season. He helped them win the Challenge Cup and has backed that up by leading Wigan to the top of Super League this term with just two regular rounds remaining. Peet will now be on board until the end of the 2027 campaign and said: “The club is in my DNA, and as a leader, my role here is very clear.
“Walking into our environment every day, and seeing the quality of staff and players we have here, we’re all committed to striving to be one of the best sporting organisations in the UK, and I’m incredibly proud to extend my time with the club. I would like to thank the fans for their support over the last two seasons.
"I hope they can see the direction we are travelling and share my optimism about what is possible. The board have shown great faith in me and I strive every day to repay that trust not just in a winning rugby team but one that represents Wigan with style and integrity.“
Wigan chief executive Kris Radlinski added: “We have known for a while that we have a very talented coach on our hands. In a short space of time, Matt has grown into one of the most respected Head Coaches in Super League.
His man-management and communication skills are there for all to see. He drives a culture of honesty and connectivity on a daily basis which leads to the players going the extra mile for each other.
"Our board of Directors recognised that Matt being here for four more years on a significant extension is such an important signing in the next evolution of our great club. I look forward to watching his journey unfold.”