Ben Flower does not believe he deserved the standing ovation which greeted his return from suspension on Thursday night. As his Wigan side beat Warrington 30-20, the Wales forward made his first appearance since he punched St Helens' Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of last season's Grand Final, earning a six-month ban. The 27-year-old, who came on as a substitute in the 23rd minute of Thursday's match, told the Daily Star Sunday: 'I was surprised how calm I was, with everything going through my head about doing the right things. Ben Flower does not believe he deserved the standing ovation which greeted his return from suspension . 'But I didn't expect such a big loud roar and a standing ovation. For the fans to stick by me like that is a credit to them. 'It was lovely for them to do that but at the end of the day I do not deserve that because I let the club down massively.' Ahead of Flower's return, coach Shaun Wane had said he wanted to see him come back an even more aggressive player, but Flower said he needed to learn how to manage his emotions. 'I will get back to being a more aggressive player as I get fitter but aggressive does not mean that I am going to be a dirty player,' he said. 'What happened in the Grand Final was a massive mistake.' The Wales forward in action during Wigan Warriors' 30-20 victory against Warrington last Thursday . Flower struggles to control the ball as Warrington forward Ben Currie lines him up the for hit .
Ben Flower returned from his six-month ban on Thursday night .
Wales forward made first appearance since he punched St Helens' Lance Hohaia in the opening moments of last season's Grand Final .
27-year-old received a brilliant reception during's Wigan's 30-20 victory against Warrington .