Let’s go one better in Challenge Cup – Giants Kevin Brown

Apr 16 2010 by Chris Roberts, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

KEVIN BROWN is hoping he can make it third time lucky in a Challenge Cup final with the Giants.

But the 25-year-old stand-off knows any dreams of a Wembley return could be shattered if they don’t show Hull KR total respect in Sunday’s fourth-round clash at the Galpharm Stadium (1.45).

Former Wigan favourite Brown has been involved in two Cup finals with the Giants, but he was Cup-tied in 2006 at Twickenham and then suffered a knee injury in the first half of last season’s big Wembley showdown against Warrington Wolves.

On both occasions, Huddersfield ended up on the losing side, and Brown is desperate to see his side break their duck at the third attempt.

"In 2006, I went down with the team and was involved in all the build-up, even though I couldn’t play," said Brown.

"It was a great occasion and the first time Huddersfield had reached the final since losing to Wakefield in 1962.

"But even though the club try and involve you as much as you can, you always feel as if you’re a little on the outside.

"So it was fantastic to go back again last year, knowing I would be playing. Again, the build-up was absolutely incredible.