Welcome to the official X account of Widnes Vikings RLFC 🏁 3 x League Winners, 7 x Challenge Cup Winners, and 1989 World Club Champions ⭐️
#ComeOnYouVikings
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🙌 YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
By following us on all platforms, liking, sharing, and commenting on our posts, you can make a big impact in the IMG era! ⚪️⚫️
#COYV
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#WeAreWidnes
👏🏻 How good was this moment today before kick-off?
Jackson Riley had donated the money he saved for a new bike to the club, and was given a surprise gift from
@DominicSpeakman
&
@luisjohnson99
#RiseAgain
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Widnes Vikings are delighted to confirm that a takeover of the club involving a consortium has been agreed, subject to RFL approval on Friday.
If approval is granted, Sunday's home game against
@FevRovers
will go ahead as planned.
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#WeSavedOurClub
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£10,000!! 😲♥️
We are truly astounded to have seen the level of support we have received.
This includes Matt Taylor, who has turned up today to donate £10,000 to the fight! We are simply lost for words.
Join Matt in helping to
#SaveOurClub
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On days like this, you see the incredible community in our great sport. Thank you to everyone who has shared their respect for Kato. We will ensure that his family knows about the great kindness from supporters across the world.
#RIPKato
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Everyone at the club is saddened to hear of the passing of Rob Burrow.
Our thoughts are with Rob’s family & friends at this difficult time.
A true legend of the game, whose battle was an inspiration to us all... ❤️
Last one from us tonight as the lights are about to go out at the Halton Stadium.
A wonderful night and tribute, with lots of money raised.
Sleep tight, Kato. Once a Viking, always a Viking. 🇵🇬
We’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of messages we have received today, from all across the Rugby League community.
It’s clear to see just how much Liam meant to those who were lucky enough to have known him.
Rest easy, Walshy. 🖤
Widnes Vikings can confirm that following information on social media tonight regarding Nick Gregson, we have made a formal complaint to the RFL, who have acknowledged it and are launching a full investigation.
The club is 100% behind Nick and is offering him whatever support he
Widnes Vikings are deeply saddened to hear the news of the tragic passing of former player Liam Walsh at the age of 23.
In honour of Liam, our players will be observing a minutes silence today.
Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
Widnes Vikings are heartbroken to hear the news of Frank Myler’s passing.
Frank led his hometown club to glory both as a player and a coach, and is also the last GB captain to lift the Ashes.
Our thoughts go out to the Myler family at this difficult time.
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£16,892!!
We’re delighted to tell you that through everybody’s hard work, we raised almost £17,000 at the fundraiser last night.
Utterly astounded. Thank you 🖤
#SaveOurClub
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🤘🏼 We would apologise for reminding you all every week, but we’re not sorry one bit...😂
✅ 11 of the 17 today were from our Academy
✅ Two hat-tricks from Academy graduates
✅ All 54 points scored today were posted by Academy graduates
Production. Line. 👊🏼
#RiseAgain
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Our man of steel
@ISA_Willie
is down supporting our club. 🗣”The club needs everyone to join in. I’ve pledged my support and I’m hoping you can join in too” 👉sign up or donate on
🙌🏼🖤 Patrick Ah Van Re-Signs!
We are delighted to announce that
@Patty_AhVan
has re-signed on a short-term deal until the end of the season!
Pat is now available for selection in the 1895 Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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#UpTheVikings
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Name us a better sight than the lads on the field this morning, focusing solely on rugby and nothing else ahead of
@FevRovers
tomorrow.
We’ll wait...
#WeSavedOurClub
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🖤 Does anything sum up Widnes RL in 2019 more than this moment?
Calum O’Neill. Playing on debut, a home-grown lad through the system, scoring the try to seal a victory for the club he has grown up with.
A special moment for him and his family in the stands 🙌🏼
#UpTheVikings
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🙌🏼 Widnes Vikings are delighted to confirm that the board of the Rugby Football League have granted RFL Membership to the consortium who agreed a deal to takeover the club with the administrators earlier this week.
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#WeSavedOurClub
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Thank you to everyone who has donated tonight towards Kato’s loved ones in and around the ground, as we have raised £4296.71! This takes us past the £14,000 mark overall! 🇵🇬
#RIPKato
🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨
NRL and World Cup winning coach, Tim Sheens, appointed as Widnes Vikings Head Coach, subject to UK clearance.
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#AClubLikeNoOther
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🙌🏼 Welcome to Widnes Vikings,
@logantomkins
!
We are delighted to announce that Logan Tomkins has signed for the club ahead of the 2020 Betfred Championship season.
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#AClubLikeNoOther
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Widnes Vikings would like to pass on their condolences to former Head Coach Neil Kelly, following the passing of his wife Maureen last night.
Our thoughts are with Neil and his family at this difficult time.
Hi
@itvcorrie
! 👋🏼
Can you let Liz and Eileen know that they are more than welcome to come down and watch a game next season? 👀😂
Tell them that Stronghold Memberships with us for next year are also available here 👉🏼
#RiseAgain
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✍️🏻 Widnes Vikings are delighted to announce that Head Coach Kieron Purtill has signed a new one-year deal with the club for the 2020 season.
Read here 👉🏻
#Purtill2020
✌🏼 For those who haven’t checked our Instagram story, here is our Monday surprise!
@AnthonyGelling
is back in the building and raring to go!
#RiseAgain
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6 months ago to the day, we were given the green light to start fundraising to
#SaveOurClub
during administration.
Today, the lads will board a coach, surrounded by Widnes fans, as we return to Wembley for the first time in 26 years.
What. A. Year. ⚫️⚪️
#UpTheVikings
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When you read something like this, you can only feel overwhelming pride about your club & supporters. Thank you to everyone who has paid tribute to Kato this week:
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They care.
You care.
10 of the 17 today from our Academy system.
Unbelievable travelling support to France.
Two wins from two.
There’s no doubting that we’re all in for some ride in 2019! 🙌🏼
#RiseAgain
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👊🏼 So there it is confirmed...
We have just won the biggest battle of our lives, & with your support, we're now ready to take on the next one!
Our hashtag of
#RiseAgain
now takes on a whole different meaning! 💪🏼
#UpTheNegativeVikings
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#WeSavedOurClub
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🤔 We've noticed that we have only put 18 names on the 19-man squad announcement just now...
Here is confirmation of our 19th squad member for Sunday's clash against Rochdale Hornets!
#ReturnOfThePat
#UpTheVikings
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🏠 On the one year anniversary of his passing, Kato's dream finally came true of building his mother a house.
It’s inspiring & humbling for our club to have played a small part in helping to realise that dream.
#RIPKato
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🗣 "Chris has been a fantastic player and servant to Widnes Vikings, & we wish him and his young family all the best for the future."
We can confirm that Chris Dean will retire from rugby league at the end of 2019.
Thanks, Torvs 🖤
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#UpTheVikings
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🤭 We’ve passed £43,000!
We’re running out of superlatives to describe the level of support we’ve seen this weekend!
Spread the word!! To your friends, your family, your neighbours, your work colleagues.
We’re not giving up! 🙌🏼
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#SaveOurClub
🖤 He's ⚫️&⚪️, he's your 2019 Player of the Year, and he's here to stay!
@JackOwens17
has signed a new one-year deal at Widnes Vikings.
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#UpTheVikings
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🗣 We’ve just been on the phone to
@drmarwanK
, who is kindly donating some brilliant prizes!
It’s an unbelievable gesture from him, & we hope his generosity can be used to raise some huge money.
Marwan will start revealing the prizes from 1pm on his own Twitter!
#SaveOurClub
You lot 🖤
✔️ Refused to give up when things looked bleak...
✔️ Backed us superbly, and in numbers, home and away all year
Thank you from everyone at the club for your support this year 🙌🏼
Safe trip down, enjoy the day, and be loud & proud inside Wembley 🏁
#UpTheVikings
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Full-Time: Widnes Vikings 23-6 Leeds Rhinos. Tries from Mellor, Inu (2) and Danny Walker, with a Craven drop goal in-between it all, hand us a superb win!
#SLWidLee
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The good news keeps rolling in for us this week as we have received confirmation that the boss, Tim Sheens, has had his Visa approved!
Bring. On. 2020. ⚫️⚪️
#AClubLikeNoOther
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