WELLENS EXITS AFTER 28 YEARS

ST HELENS are on the hunt for anew head coach after axing Paul Wellens.

- BY MATT SHAW

After three seasons in charge, Wellens (right), who has spent the last 28 years at the club as player and coach, was told that his contract would not be renewed following their playoff semifinal defeat to Hull KR. Chairman Eamonn McManus said: “It has been the most difficult decision to make, but we have now decided to move in a new direction and to a