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[size=150Widnes Vikings: We will be in Super League says chairman Steve O’Connor[/size
Dec 10 2009 by Paul Glynn, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News
WIDNES Vikings will definitely return to the top flight in 2012, according to chairman Steve O’Connor.
The Vikings chief is confident that, despite having held no recent talks with the RFL about the possibility of the club replacing any existing struggling clubs like Celtic Crusaders any time soon, the powers-that-be will find the 2009 Northern Rail Cup winners’ case for a Super League place undeniable next time round.
“ I know we will be in Super League in 2012” said O’Connor.
“So Widnes fans have nothing to worry about.
“I wrote to the RFL on several occasions after our application was rejected and it’ll be no surprise to anyone that I did not get a definite answer.
“However they have made clear their minimum criteria for entry and I’m comfortable that we we’ve met that to date.
“We’re in a group of clubs that has aspirations for 2012 but there’s a feeling that there will be a positive announcement in Spring 2011.”
He added: “I have not had a dialogue with the RFL as regards us replacing any other team and its not our place to talk about where Celtic play their rugby.
“If other clubs are struggling then I have sympathy with them.
“We don’t take any pleasure in seeing other clubs struggle as we want to join a vibrant league.
“But lets create a winning culture and hope that we are better equipped when we do go up.”
Although stating publicly that he has enjoyed the challenges provided by his first two seasons at the Championship club, the chairman believes that Widnes will need to drum up far greater support than at present if they are to survive in the big league.
“We have to be prepared to regularly get seven or eight thousand people at Widnes.”
Vikings CEO Alex Bonney is therefore encouraging all Vikings fans to “bring a mate” to games next season in an attempt to boost flagging season ticket sales.
Bonney said: “It would make a fabulous difference.
“So far we have sold roughly 1,750 season tickets which is around 250 less than this time last year.
“The Super League application decision will be based on what we do in years one and two and so we need everyone support this year.”
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[size=150Widnes Vikings: We will be in Super League says chairman Steve O’Connor[/size
Dec 10 2009 by Paul Glynn, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News
WIDNES Vikings will definitely return to the top flight in 2012, according to chairman Steve O’Connor.
The Vikings chief is confident that, despite having held no recent talks with the RFL about the possibility of the club replacing any existing struggling clubs like Celtic Crusaders any time soon, the powers-that-be will find the 2009 Northern Rail Cup winners’ case for a Super League place undeniable next time round.
“ I know we will be in Super League in 2012” said O’Connor.
“So Widnes fans have nothing to worry about.
“I wrote to the RFL on several occasions after our application was rejected and it’ll be no surprise to anyone that I did not get a definite answer.
“However they have made clear their minimum criteria for entry and I’m comfortable that we we’ve met that to date.
“We’re in a group of clubs that has aspirations for 2012 but there’s a feeling that there will be a positive announcement in Spring 2011.”
He added: “I have not had a dialogue with the RFL as regards us replacing any other team and its not our place to talk about where Celtic play their rugby.
“If other clubs are struggling then I have sympathy with them.
“We don’t take any pleasure in seeing other clubs struggle as we want to join a vibrant league.
“But lets create a winning culture and hope that we are better equipped when we do go up.”
Although stating publicly that he has enjoyed the challenges provided by his first two seasons at the Championship club, the chairman believes that Widnes will need to drum up far greater support than at present if they are to survive in the big league.
“We have to be prepared to regularly get seven or eight thousand people at Widnes.”
Vikings CEO Alex Bonney is therefore encouraging all Vikings fans to “bring a mate” to games next season in an attempt to boost flagging season ticket sales.
Bonney said: “It would make a fabulous difference.
“So far we have sold roughly 1,750 season tickets which is around 250 less than this time last year.
“The Super League application decision will be based on what we do in years one and two and so we need everyone support this year.”
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“I know we will be in Super League in 2012” said O’Connor.
He should have said "“I know we will be in Super League in 2012 by a country mile", lets hope it haunts him for years to come if they don't go up .
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To be fair they should be in SL now. Think most of us agree they were robbed of a spot last time and they're the best placed club from our league to step up (better placed than some of the teams in SL aswell). However we all know how comments like this inspire others to up their game and want to knock you off.
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They've got the nod, he's already stating what everyone already knows.
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| It is a little bit over the top to state it as a definite, but there seems to be a lot of growing disillusionment about the game in the town, and I think he’s trying win fans back to the club before it seriously affects our 2012 bid.
Basically he’s saying were in and all you have to do is turn up now.
It does seem a bit out of character though, so I wouldn’t rule out the fact that he’s had the nod from the RFL. We all know how they work, don’t we.  |
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| Quote ="Pepe".
It does seem a bit out of character though, so I wouldn’t rule out the fact that he’s had the nod from the RFL. We all know how they work, don’t we.
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Would you trust a nod from them?
They will always
a) making the gesture
b) say that you misinterpreted it
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that should have said "deny making the gesture"
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SRC = Obsessed.
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| Quote ="a.n Other"It does....is he going a bit "Des" on you?
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They will always
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| How come you not posted this on a barrow site, seen as support them SRC?Anyway we where unfairly denied last time, and the RFL owe us one this time.Anyway i think he has been told but cant say at the moment.  |
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| Quote ="Soldierboy"How come you not posted this on a barrow site, seen as support them SRC?Anyway we where unfairly denied last time, and the RFL owe us one this time.Anyway i think he has been told but cant say at the moment.
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| Quote ="Soldierboy"How come you not posted this on a barrow site, seen as support them SRC?Anyway we where unfairly denied last time, and the RFL owe us one this time.Anyway i think he has been told but cant say at the moment.
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It is posted on the Barrow board (on rlfans.org).
Widnes were denied last time because they were a financial car crash with a points deduction hanging over them.
The RFL don't owe you anything. With Crusaders moving to Wrexham (basically 'up north') nearer to the M62, the RFL won't be so keen to add yet another M62 team to Super League in 2012.
Maybe a merger with Wrexham Crusaders is the best chance Widnes have.
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| Quote ="SRC"It is posted on the Barrow board (on rlfans.org).
Widnes were denied last time because they were a financial car crash with a points deduction hanging over them.
The RFL don't owe you anything. With Crusaders moving to Wrexham (basically 'up north') nearer to the M62, the RFL won't be so keen to add yet another M62 team to Super League in 2012.
Maybe a merger with Wrexham Crusaders is the best chance Widnes have.
I can just see i now. Nobby and Cullen
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| Quote ="Pepe"Ah well, Toulouse it is then.'"
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| Quote ="SRC"If they get to next years' Grand Final then maybe
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And, if they don't...
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| I can't believe the Widnes Chairman said that. He's just asking for trouble a la the 'Country Mile' quote. I hope this doesn't come back to bite him on the bum. 
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| Quote ="SRC"It is posted on the Barrow board (on rlfans.org).
Widnes were denied last time because they were a financial car crash with a points deduction hanging over them.
The RFL don't owe you anything. With Crusaders moving to Wrexham (basically 'up north') nearer to the M62, the RFL won't be so keen to add yet another M62 team to Super League in 2012.
Maybe a merger with Wrexham Crusaders is the best chance Widnes have.
I can just see i now. Nobby and Cullen
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| Quote ="SRC"It is posted on the Barrow board (on rlfans.org).
Widnes were denied last time because they were a financial car crash with a points deduction hanging over them.
The RFL don't owe you anything. With Crusaders moving to Wrexham (basically 'up north') nearer to the M62, the RFL won't be so keen to add yet another M62 team to Super League in 2012.
Maybe a merger with Wrexham Crusaders is the best chance Widnes have.
I can just see i now. Nobby and Cullen
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The big difference is that both Barrow and Whitehaven are traditional RL areas and both have fans who will strongly oppose any kind of 'merger' (plus it takes at least 1hr 40mins hours to travel between the two).
How many RL fans live in Wrexham ??
Widnes Crusaders for Super League 2010.
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