Denis Betts believes his side were caught out in the opening 40 minutes of their defeat to Leeds Rhinos.
Widnes went into the sheds 30-6 down at the break, leaving them facing their latest defeat.
Super League's bottom club restored some pride in the second-half, and Betts revealed what he told his players.
"At half-time we spoke about treAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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