NEW man at the helm Darryl Van de Velde has vowed to build on Monday's sensational Super League victory over Wigan - starting on Sunday against the Oldham Bears.

The Warrington boss, renowned for his no-nonsense disciplinarian attitude to coaching, insists his side is capable of beating anyone in the game.

"It was a surprise to hear they had beaten Wigan when I arrived, but it was a pleasant one," he says.

"It indicates Warrington have turned the corner and gives the players an enormous amount of confidence.

"I want to win every football game we contest, and I believe we can. It is a tall order but it is up to the players to make it happen. There won't be any excuses.

"I am looking forward to keeping the supporters on a high after Monday's win. Fans only like winners."

He adds: "Discipline is necessary for success - it's as simple as that. Any player worth their salt knows that is important. You have to be mentally and physically tough in this game."

Van de Velde will take complete control at Wilderspool once his work permit comes through.

He admits his decision to come to Warrington was an easy one, despite having a number of successful business interests down under.

As well as running a sports management company, working as agent for a number of Rugby League and cricket stars, he works on a sports programme for a Brisbane radio station at weekends.

He says: "The challenge of coming here with a club like Warrington outweighed the reasons to stay.

"I have missed the coaching side, the day-to-day contact with players, the banter, the match day atmosphere and adrenaline flushes - good and bad!

"I am foremost a coach and am looking forward to getting back into it."

He welcomes the appointment of club skipper Paul Cullen as his assistant, saying: "I have coached against Paul for five years at Castleford. He is a great, fierce competitor who is mentally tough and never gives in. He will instill that into the players."

Van de Velde's wife and two daughters are still at home in Brisbane and will follow him over soon.

But before any of that, the Aussie coach has one important job to carry out before he can settle in his new home.

"I will have to phone the radio station back home and tell them I won't be in for work this week!" he jokes.

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