In-depth interview with Widnes Vikings CEO Phil Finney to start 2021 | Widnes Rugby Chat #43

The podcast is back and the first episode of 2021 has an in-depth and wide-ranging interview with Widnes Vikings chief executive Phil Finney. We cover a host of topics, including the club's decision to disband the academy, the current financial situation, the coaching change over the close season and plenty more.

2:40 Phil Finney introduction

4:04 Challenge Cup draw reaction

5:34 Disbanding the academy

23:50 The problems with the academy system

27:09 Personal impact on closing academy

32:20 Players that have come through

36:45 Future pathway

51:30 Club’s current financial situation

64:00 Planning for the new season with COVID

67:00 Coaching change

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The podcast will be released every fortnight on a Tuesday, at least until the season starts when it may go weekly.

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