I find Widnes' current plight very sad - nothing to laugh at for me. I remember the Sorensen, Offiah days and it's sad to see them getting a few thousand and looking to be heading out of top flight. Like others have commented - I can't see them coming back any time soon. It feels like the soul of the club has gone and people are just giving up on them. It's a shame as they have some good youngsters. I always thought Betts did a good job and kept them up with little panic but I get the impression the fans have had enough of just surviving.
I never understand why expansion has to be an either or - surely the idea should be that we build on the heartlands and add to it with clubs such as Toronto to create a diverse, vibrant competition. But that would require some strategic thinking - hopefully Elstone and co can start to bring this type of thinking.

Quote ="Paul Youane"It's going to be dug up this year and replaced with a grass one as they will get more money by having Everton's and Liverpool's women teams play there.'" Incorrect. It's being replaced with a more modern artificial pitch. https://procontract.due-north.com/Adver ... 5056b64545

Quote ="Paul Youane"It's going to be dug up this year and replaced with a grass one as they will get more money by having Everton's and Liverpool's women teams play there.'" Incorrect. It's being replaced with a more modern artificial pitch. https://procontract.due-north.com/Adver ... 5056b64545

The fat lady is warming up her vocal chords

Sad for me really.
I'd prefer our 'noisy neighbours' over Leeds for sure.

I think she’s already sung the first verse and is halfway through the chorus.
Not looking at all good for Widnes.

They're gone, they need a miracle to finish 6th never mind getting to the MPG. I've said it before I really hope they come back, feel for the fans it's not been good for thgnm for a while but it's going to get worse before it gets better.