S1 Ep15: Widnes Rugby Chat #15 - The fight for survival
Quiet week? James is back to ponder over the past seven days as a Widnes fan, including the press conference to announce administration, fundraising at the stadium, fans meetings and some special thank you's - not least to the show's new sponsors, funding from which has all gone to the club!
26m Feb 27, 2019
26m
S1 Ep14: Widnes Rugby Chat #14 - Club in financial crisis
James is once again joined by Love Rugby League deputy editor Drew Darbyshire to mull over the club's statement on its financial crisis and the potential threat of administration. They also review the Vikings' first defeat of the season at Toronto Wolfpack and look ahead to the visit of unbeaten Sheffield Eagles on Sunday.
37m Feb 20, 2019
37m
S1 Ep13: Widnes Rugby Chat #13 - Early title decider?!
James is joined by Love Rugby League deputy editor Drew Darbyshire to discuss Widnes' fantastic win away at Toulouse and look ahead to the mouth-watering clash with Toronto Wolfpack in Newcastle on Saturday. There is also some chatter about the current status of the club, the fans meeting on Wednesday and comments on the improved fan engagement and initiatives coming out of the club in recent w...
26m Feb 15, 2019
26m
S1 Ep12: Widnes Rugby Chat #12 - Halifax win reaction, admin talk & looking ahead
James is joined by journalist Ian Cheveau to discuss Widnes' impressive start to the season, the win at home to Halifax. There is the post-match thoughts of Kieron Purtill, followed by discussion over the ownership of the club, potential administration and looking ahead to the trip to France to face Toulouse this weekend.
43m Feb 06, 2019
43m
S1 Ep11: Widnes Rugby Chat #11 - More rugby, less takeover hysteria
After a week's break, James returns with the latest Widnes Rugby Chat, featuring interviews with Vikings coach Kieron Purtill and centre Krisnan Inu ahead of the new season.
17m Jan 23, 2019
17m
S1 Ep10: Widnes Rugby Chat #10 - An open meeting for fans
In the first Widnes Rugby Chat of 2019, James sits down with Louise Goodall, who is organising an open meeting for Widnes fans to be held on Thursday 10th January at Parklands (7pm). She discusses the purpose of the meeting, the reasons behind it and how revitalising a supporters trust can be good for the club and the fans.
20m Jan 09, 2019
20m
S1 Ep9: Widnes Rugby Chat #9 - Fixtures and ticket prices
In the latest Widnes Rugby Chat, James discusses the Vikings fixture list for 2019, somewhat overshadowed by recent events! Also some comments on ticket prices, suggestions on improvements and some feedback.
28m Dec 19, 2018
28m
S1 Ep8: Widnes Rugby Chat #8 - How do Widnes match up to the top Championship teams?
James is joined by Love Rugby League colleague Drew Darbyshire to look at Widnes' strongest 13 for 2019, and compare it to the Toronto, Toulouse, Halifax, Leigh, Featherstone and Bradford equivalents. Drew also gives his impartial views on the situation at Widnes on and off the pitch.
37m Dec 12, 2018
37m
S1 Ep7: Widnes Rugby Chat #7 - Reflection and clarifying a few unknowns
After a busy fortnight, James reflects on the impact of the news that has broken over the past week or so, including executive departures and the signings of Krisnan Inu and Anthony Gelling. Further information is also provided with regards to transparency and clarifying some inaccuracies regarding central funding.
21m Dec 05, 2018
21m
S1 Ep6: Widnes Rugby Chat #6 - Reaction to a dramatic week at the Vikings
James is joined again by rugby league journalist Ian Cheveau for an emergency edition of Widnes Rugby Chat after a dramatic week at the club that saw the resignation of James Rule as chief executive, the revelation from Steve O'Connor that the board are open to gifting their shares and all the fall out surrounding Anthony Gelling. We try and break it down and give our opinions on what's going o...
41m Nov 30, 2018
41m
S1 Ep5: Widnes Rugby Chat #5 - Discussing the way the club is run and Widnes' Championship prospects
James is joined this week by RFL publications editor and long-time Widnes rugby league journalist Ian Cheveau to react to last week's interview with Luke Backhouse, discuss the way the club is run, possible areas for growth, the amateur game, the current state of the first team squad and the Vikings' prospects in the Championship next season. Unfortunately, this was recorded prior to Anthony G...
39m Nov 28, 2018
39m
S1 Ep3: Widnes Rugby Chat #3 - Picking a starting 13 and potential signings
As we continue to wait for news on Krisnan Inu and Anthony Gelling, James has a look at his first choice starting 13 based on those signed so far - and another with four additions to the current squad.
18m Nov 14, 2018
18m
S1 Ep2: Widnes Rugby Chat #2 - Kieron Purtill interview and first press conference reaction
New Widnes head coach Kieron Purtill is interviewed by James Gordon following his first press conference as Vikings boss.
13m Nov 08, 2018
13m
S1 Ep1: Widnes Rugby Chat #1 - Looking at the 2019 squad so far and discussing player departures
In the first episode of this long overdue series, James looks at the 2019 Widnes Vikings squad and the ins and outs during the close season as the club still waits to appoint its new head coach.
13m Nov 01, 2018
13m