Chairman's interview - Widnes Vikings

RE: Chairman's interview

Mckviking — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 17:00:27 +0000

I can’t listen to the interview because I reside in the states

RE: Chairman's interview

Mckviking — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:53:18 +0000

It does seem from what’s happening that London already knows they’re going up, atm I feel like as a club we aren’t ready but it’s good to apply and know the application process as it’s a possibility the the RFL are looking at a 2 x 16 team league setup down the line, this would be our best chance to go up imo

we all know that the club said they have a 6 year plan to get back up so maybe the club has 2028 as the goal which would make sense if expanding to this system

RE: Chairman's interview

BEGG — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:32:51 +0000

@7-vikingnomad If it is London it would make an even bigger mockery of what what is already a mockery. London went up fair and square by winning the GF. Then the new IMG system relegated them before the season even started. That contributed to the farce at Hull FC giving up as London were already going down. If they now go up after finishing in the bottom 4 with terrible attendances it makes the whole thing almost comedy.

York have signed Vaughan and apparently Dufty and Regan Grace as well. London have Heatherington and Lockyer as owners, apparently Demitriou as coach and a host on NRL signings in the pipeline. But we don't find out until the 16th of October? I don't blame them for getting setup in advance as the time frame to have a competitive squad is way too short. But i,m very sceptical of how these clubs are making such big moves if they don't already know.

They already know mate which stinks. Waste of time us putting in a bid unless we have an investor from Saudi Arabia who is worth billions. 😂 We have got Jay Chapelhow because we will be in the Championship. In my opinion I do like ambition to be in Super league but realistically I feel we could be stronger in another 2 years time. You do seem to lose more money in Super league so may be a blessing than getting tonked every week.

RE: Chairman's interview

7 Vikingnomad — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:29:17 +0000

absolutely - the independent panel have not yet have them 😂

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Dan1 — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:14:32 +0000

RE: Chairman's interview

7 Vikingnomad — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:24:08 +0000

True lots of noise coming out of London, so you may be right - but if true it shows what a complete and utter farce this independent process is

we are better off staying out for now and watch the massive crowds flock into Wimbledon, York and Toulouse

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gpo1971 — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 11:25:57 +0000

I'm not sure if London have been tipped off that they're going up or they expect the Lockyer/Demetriou noise to add weight to the application. If they don't go up, and SL is a closed shop for a couple of years, there's no way Lockyer & Demetriou will be hanging around; irrespective of whatever they're saying now.

RE: Chairman's interview

ScouseViking55 — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:00:24 +0000

Demetriou had one good season at Souths with Wayne Bennett’s team, the second was woeful and he was sacked. Not exactly revolutionary.

whether AC is good enough for SL or not, or if the club has approached others, let’s be honest it won’t matter because we won’t be in there and nor should we.

AC is still the only man to get us in the playoffs in the last 6 years which, whilst should be a minimum target, puts him above others. Are there THAT many SL top quality coaches available?

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Sinbad — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:20:42 +0000

London are being pro active by appointing Demetriou as coach for 2026 no matter what league they are in which sends out the message that mediocrity isn’t acceptable.Widnes,on the slim chance of being awarded a SL place,would be foolish to retain a coach who could'nt guide his team to the second division play offs.

RE: Chairman's interview

7 Vikingnomad — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:40:03 +0000

I think we have a minimal chance of getting in to SL

If as anticipated there is a 2 year no relegation clause for the chosen 2 AC should be given the chance

see London have got new investors and will be throwing money around soon ( even in the championship they say )