Warrington take their lead from Leeds; the world’s best coach is coming to England; amateur clubs are producing stars; and encouragement from the BBCBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required,part of the Guardian Sport NetworkThe current Super League slogan - “This Is Our Time” - could well gain been penned specifically with Warrington Wolves in intellect. As the season kicks off on Thursday night with Tony Smith taking his current-behold team to champions Leeds, Warrington warhorse Ashton Sims knows another season of underachievement is unacceptable. The investment of owner Simon Moran in a team packed with internationals, or enhanced by expensive current arrivals such as Tom Lineham,England back-rower Joe Westerman and former Kangaroo Kurt Gidley, is not unappreciated in the dressing room. Without a championship title since 1955, and the Wire are under increasing pressure to go all the way this time.
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