A very busy and fruitful day on the recruitment front here at the Stobart Stadium, Halton.

Terry O'Connor, who has worked long and hard in negotiating terms with Wigan Warriors for the services of three of their brightest prospects, commented:

"Shaun Ainscough and Liam Farrell will be here as part of our Dual Registration quota for 2010. Ben Davies is with us initially on a three month loan. All three of these lads are the type of quality British players we are looking to see play and nurture here at the Vikings.

* Shaun is a real flying machine on the left side with his 17 tries in Super League for the Warriors in 2009 underlining his quality.



* Liam is a loose forward with genuine Super League potential and Paul Cullen and I have been watching his progression with immense interest for a while now.



* Ben Davies is one of the best young props in the British game. He has already toured with England's Academy and will without doubt be a Super League starter very soon.

This arrangement between the clubs will strengthen the Viking's 2010 playing squad and allow the talented young Wigan players to experience some regular Senior First Team football.

We would like to extend a big thank you to Ian Lenagan, Michael McGuire, Shaun Wayne and Kris Radlinski for making these deals possible. The Wigan club have been thoroughly professional in their dealings throughout our negotiations."

Ian Lenagan, the Wigan Chairman, commented:

"The deal is good for the individual players, for the Wigan Club and for Widnes whom we hope to see in Super League in the future. The Dual Registrations mean either Shaun or Liam can return intermittently to play for Wigan at any time based upon form or injuries and the rest of the time, like Ben, get Senior rugby experience with Widnes."

All sounds very positive. See I don't mind dual signings as long as we are not tied to any club in a bond which could be described as a feeder club. We're helping the future of the game and getting something out of it to boot. But the choice should always be ours as to which players we take on and from where.

Would prefer them to be permanent signings but they will give us the depth we require and we should be seen as real contenders for honours with who we have in the squad now.

Ainscough will be a great signing for us.

All 3 are top signings, all 3 will become England players in the future.

You've done some good business there. 3 good signings that will make Widnes a success this season.

can't say much more than what has already been said already but for those of you that don't already know Farrell was the reserve team player of the year last year following on from Sam T the season before Ainscough doesn't need much of a description 17 in 12 appearances 4 in one cup game i can see him getting 20+ next season dare i say it 30+ depending on how often we need him for your sake hopefully not alot and Davies to me on occasions reminds me of a young O'Connor he will take some stopping 30 yard out never mind 5 or 10 yard we expect great things from all 3 in the future so look forward to this year because i've no doubt they and Widnes will win something this year i'm tipping Ainscough to be top try scorer in your division by some distance. P.S excuse the grammar not one of my strong points

Thrilled to bits to get these 3, all will enhance us no end and ainscough in particular is a cracking signing.

Thankyou for info mate.They seem quality and will do well in this league by all accounts.It is good to keep a good bond with wigan.Your a great club and wish your team well.Hope you beat warrington.

What the hell are you two dirty stop outs doing up at this time?



Im made up with these signings though.

Why have you changed your name from Soldierboy

Many thanks also to Wigan and Ian Lenaghan for his kind words.

The wink code is broken mate.



All the fax fans hate me so decided to banned me.

So are these players on loan?

Ainscough is a cracking signing for you lot.

These players are dual code.Ben Davies is on a 3 month loan.Hopefully then get extended furthur.One fax fan does not hate me yet?

I've watched all these three come through the ranks at academy and reserve level. All three represented England on their last academy tour to Australia.
If you think Ben Kavanagh was a good signing then you will be delighted with these three, because they are better even players.

See you in superleague.

Gremlin, they will take you all the way.

Sound like three good players but will they help your own crop of young players coming through? Do you have to play the three every game if they ate availible?

I'm really pleased that these lads will be joining Widnes on loan.

You probably have our three most outstanding prospects.

Liam Farrell and Ben Davies are fantastic going forward. I enjoy watching Farrell in particular, he's very dynamic and enjoyable to watch. I'd say Ainscough is similar to Dean Gaskell, but much better.

Rentateam...

aiscough is a fantastic signing for us, he will be brilliant in the championship and i predict 30+ tries from him this season.

I think these three should help you in your quest for Superleague !

The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718

The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718

That news is almost as good as the signings VM

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Jealousy is for the weak. Just like SRC and his Barrow bum chums on totalrl, they've got 2 threads about us, slating everything we're doing. The truth is they're green with envy, stating that these three players were signing for them originally and that it's so unfair and they should special treatment from the RFL.

According to SRC, we're building a rentateam and planning for one season only. The fear and envy oozes out of his every word.

I can't wait for the 14th, when we smash them off the park with our speed and skill. McChoker and co. will be treated to a Viking massacre.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" Love it... Quote The difference is Barrow are building for a future...Widnes are building for a season....I would much rather have the dedicated, hardworking and committed Barrow players. '" Coming from the side who refuse to upgrade stadium based on thinking playing squad will see them to SL and have no youth side? HAHA QUALITY!

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" Love it... Quote The difference is Barrow are building for a future...Widnes are building for a season....I would much rather have the dedicated, hardworking and committed Barrow players. '" Coming from the side who refuse to upgrade stadium based on thinking playing squad will see them to SL and have no youth side? HAHA QUALITY!

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" I laughed hard at that. In one breath slagging them off and in another claiming they were originally signing for them. You can sense their fear a mile off.

Quote ="-VIKINGMAN-"The barrow fans are up in arms they dont think any of them would also make the team. Jealous little cumbrian gits. www.totalrl.com/index.php?showtopic=196718'" I laughed hard at that. In one breath slagging them off and in another claiming they were originally signing for them. You can sense their fear a mile off.