Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast

In a special edition of the Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, we look ahead to the Championship play-off between York and Widnes.

Hear from: Allan Coleman, Liam Bent, Jack Owens, Daniel Murray, Joe Lyons and York coach Mark Applegarth.

James and Mike bring you the squad news and all the latest thoughts before Saturday's big clash.

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Hear from Allan Coleman as he expresses his pride at reaching the play-off and offers his message to the fans for their contributions. James and Mike discuss the win at Barrow and look ahead to what’s in store at York this week.

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It’s do or die time for Widnes, who must win at Barrow on Sunday to make the play-offs. Mike provides plenty of insight from the recent Widnes VIPs evening with Widnes coach Allan Coleman, who also spoke to James straight after the home defeat to Toulouse last time out. There’s player talk, dual-reg and more as signings season appears on the horizon.

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A slightly late episode this week as Mike Parsons talks us through the Widnes Vikings awards night, that saw Jordan Johnstone clean up with three major awards. There's discussion over the confirmation of several players leaving at the end of the season, and what that means for the rest. Plus news of a transfer blow that could have a big impact on 2025 plans.

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We hear Allan Coleman's immediate reaction to the defeat to York, which opens up the Championship play-off race once more, giving Widnes work to do over the final three weekends. James and Mike look ahead to Doncaster, talk about the latest signing rumours and plot who might be in the Vikings squad for 2025.

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Allan Coleman pays tribute to the Widnes players and fans after the win at Batley, while James and Mike pore over the respective run-ins of the teams involved in the Championship play-off race. We hear from York director of rugby Andrew Henderson about his brief stint with Widnes during his playing days, some 20 years ago.

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Talking points are the name of the game in this week’s Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, as James and Mike ponder over the best matches of the season and debate the best new signing and player of the year. There’s chat about average attendances and just what can be done to improve them, especially in light of the IMG grading system. We also discuss the new range of merchandise on offer.

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Widnes coach Allan Coleman reflects on the Wakefield defeat, paying tribute to the returning Shane Grady.

Just how could the worrying situation at Whitehaven impact Widnes' play-off chances?

James and Mike answer your questions from the mailbox and look ahead to the Sheffield game.

Plus Kieran Dixon reflects on his Widnes exit and move to Oldham, with audio courtesy of The Boundary Line.

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We catch up with forward Lucas Green, who has played for five different clubs in 2024, but is now very much in favour at Widnes. John Lawless speaks to Allan Coleman following Widnes' home defeat against Featherstone. James and Mike debate the decisions from the Featherstone match and answer your questions as submitted through the Widnes Rugby League Fans Facebook group.

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In the latest episode, James and Mike discuss who Widnes have currently got under contract for the 2025 season, while Vikings coach Allan Coleman gives his immediate reaction to a fourth straight win over Whitehaven.

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