John Kear dons the microphone for Batley against Catalans
Saturday 7 May 2016 06:59, UK
Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear gave Sky Sports unprecedented access during their Challenge Cup tie with Catalans Dragons.
The Batley boss wore a microphone during the sixth round match at the Fox's Biscuits Stadium.
The Championship part-timers produced a battling performance against the second-placed team in Super League and matched them blow for blow in defence.
Catalans won the territory battle in the first half despite having to contend with the Mount Pleasant slope but only had converted tries from Fouad Yaha and Vincent Duport to show for their efforts.
The Dragons had done the hard work running up the hill in the opening 40 minutes, though, and they were out of sight within seven minutes of the restart courtesy of Duport's second try and Richie Myler's simple finish.
Batley did get on the scoresheet with 15 minutes remaining through Alex Brown but Catalans ran out convincing 40-4 winners.
Play the video at the top of the page to watch John Kear's instructions to his players.
