A second podcast of the week in what has turned in to a big week of news and talking points at Widnes.

The big boost of a new deal for Matty Fozard was followed by the abrupt exit of Martyn Reilly - those two pieces of news are discussed at length in this podcast.

There’s the loan return to Adam Lawton and Luke Thomas’ arrival from Warrington to discuss too, as well as Brett Bailey going out the other way to Hunslet.

Are fans getting short changed? Are clubs doing enough to arrest all the nonsense in rugby league at the moment, be it player contracts, fixtures, finance or structure?

We also look ahead to this week’s must win game at London, along with our Championship predictions and your questions answered.

James and Mike reconvene to assess Widnes’ latest defeat at Bradford and discuss where that leaves the Vikings in terms of the race for the play-offs.

We pull out some of the key talking points from the recent podcast episode with Allan Coleman, including the impact the budget has on Widnes’ chances of competing at the top.

The merits of the loan system, salary cap and club’s prospects for Super League also feature.

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James Gordon sits down with Widnes Vikings coach Allan Coleman for a feature length interview to discuss current form, pressure, his new contract, recruitment for this year and next, dual-reg and plenty more.

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James and Mike bring you the latest Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, recorded just before Widnes announced the signing of Jake Maizen.

His part in the recruitment puzzle is discussed in anticipation of his signing, and fans' questions are answered with thoughts on team selection and possible players for 2026.

Mike gives his insight on the win over Hunslet and we look at the possibility of the Championship splitting into two, and how important a win over Featherstone this week might be for the Vikings.

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In a bumper episode of Widnes Rugby Chat, James and Mike debate all the big talking points of the week.

The controversial departure of Ryan Lannon, and the lack of dual-registration players at the weekend, prompts a debate about the player contract situation and the wider player pool issues in rugby league, and how that's turning off some fans.

There's a chat about exciting new signing Morgan McWhirter, who the club announced this week, plus an update on the injury issues within the Widnes squad.

We take on some of your questions, including one about Steve Tyrer and whether Allan Coleman should be under pressure given the current run of form.

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Hear from Widnes coach Allan Coleman after the draw at home to Oldham, in which Warrington half-back Oli Leyland featured at full-back for the Vikings, something that apparently left Wolves coach Sam Burgess a bit frustrated this week.

There's the usual chatter about the game, plus James and Mike look ahead to the weekend's Championship fixtures and Widnes' trip to York.

James and Mike are back to pore over Widnes' two heavy defeats against York and Barrow that have raised questions over the season and the squad.

Hear from Allan Coleman, who reflects on the defeat to Barrow.

Plus we discuss the challenges over squad building, player recruitment and why Widnes seem to face the same issues year in, year out.

James and Mike look ahead to Widnes' return to action away at York this weekend, in the 1895 Cup quarter-final, as the Vikings look to move within 80 minutes of Wembley.

There's discussion over some eye-catching moves in the Championship and our predictions for the weekend.

The latest addition to the Widnes Vikings board of directors, Matt Roberts, is the guest interview in this episode of the Widnes Rugby Chat podcast.

Matt discusses his long-time connection to the club, why and how he got on board, and what his impressions have been so far, plus much more, including the club's Super League prospects and IMG.

James Gordon and Mike Parsons discuss Widnes' recent win at Doncaster, the impact of Warrington loanee Cai Taylor-Wray and what to expect in the coming weeks.

We have all the reaction from the gripping Challenge Cup tie between Widnes and Warrington, that was played in front of a 7,000+ crowd.

There is insight from the Q&A evening held by Widnes VIPS with Widnes chairman Stuart Murphy, who reveals just how much money the club made from the cup contest.

Plenty of news talking points this week too, including the ban for Nick Gregson and the arrival of lively full-back Cai Taylor-Wray from Warrington.

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