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.
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.
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.”