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The Edinburgh Wolves must shut down the high scoring
Manchester Titans on Saturday to give themselves a chance to qualify for the
post-season playoffs,
said
Coach Don Edmonston.
The 3-3 Wolves are coming off a disappointing nine point loss on the road to
Merseyside but return home for a 4:00pm kick-off at Meadowbank Stadium, where
they have yet to lose this season.
Edmonston said both teams can’t afford to lose. “It’s a make or break game,” he
said. “A loss for either team would effectively end their playoff chances if
the other teams stay on form.”
The former Edinburgh Claymores lineman said the Wolves will have to eliminate
mistakes and stop Manchester running back Dave Barnett if they hope to defeat
the Titans, currently the division’s highest-scoring team. “We have identified
some of the mistakes we made against Merseyside,” Edmonston said. “We didn’t tackle well and we gave up
too many soft yards.” He added: “The Titans have a very good pass offense and
we need to pressure the quarterback from the first play, make him losem his targets and give our defense a chance to pick-off some passes.”
The Capital side will also be looking to improve their offensive output, having
averaged just over two touchdowns a game this season. The game will preceded by a youth and junior game. Tickets for adults for all
three games are £3:00; children are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Visit www.edinburghwolves.com for more information.