Adrian Lam expressed his pride in Wigan's gutsy performance but admitted they probably got away with one against Salford. Jackson Hastings came back to haunt his former club as he slotted a late drop-goal to secure a seventh straight league win.
The 17-16 triumph ensured the Warriors recorded their best start to a season since the beginning of the summer era in 1996, even if Lam admitted it wasn't entirely deserved.
But it was the spirit and grit of his side that eventually got the job done against a Salford side that had opportunities to win the game. “I thought Salford were really courageous today, they probably deserved at least a point out of that game," he said. "I felt for them as a team, but I'm really pleased that I think we've got
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