Ladbrokes Challenge Cup: Wakefield Trinity captain Danny Kirmond '˜reveals' not-so-secret weapon

WORDS OF wisdom from the Challenge Cup king could help inspire Wakefield Trinity into a second successive semi-final.

Two-time Cup-winning coach John Kear is the not-so-secret weapon in Trinity’s armoury for tonight’s quarter-final at Salford Red Devils.

Kear, who rejoined Trinity’s staff in the off-season as head of rugby, was in charge of Sheffield Eagles when they stunned Wigan Warriors at Wembley 19 years ago and masterminded Hull’s victory over Leeds Rhinos at Cardiff in 2005.

He has also been on the Challenge Cup-winning backroom staff at Castleford Tigers and Wigan and guided Trinity into their first semi-final for 29 years in 2008.

John Kear and Sheffield Eagles captain Paul Broadbent celebrate their Wembley success in 1998.

Nobody in the game has a closer association with the competition, and Trinity captain Danny Kirmond is hoping some of Kear’s magic will rub off tonight.

“There’s a bit of a buzz around the boys,” said Kirmond, who is hoping to return to the side after a back injury.

“It is always exciting when it comes to the Cup. It is a bit of a break from the league and John’s been very good with the Challenge Cup.