KYLE Amor and Chris Houston have avoided bans after finding themselves at the centre of ref rage. Widnes back-rower Houston was cleared of bowling over Phil Bentham during Thursday’s clash with Warrington. The Australian faced a ban of up to five matches but he is free to play on after yesterday’s disciplinary hearing. St Helens […]
TOM ARMSTRONG hopes to come top of the class at Widnes – after graduating with flying colours in education. The Widnes man put his Super League dreams on hold as he went through university, ending up doing a Masters degree in petroleum engineering at Manchester University. Now he has completed his studies, he hopes to […]
MATT Whitley admits he does not feel anything like the finished article – but will he still be a Widnes player for much longer? SunSport understands the Vikings ace has turned down a contract extension beyond the end of the 2018 season. And sources say they offered the back-rower less money than he would pick […]
DENIS Betts admits he is astounded at the lack of trust in Widnes – from many people on their doorstep. The Vikings are fancied by many to struggle after losing skipper Kevin Brown to Warrington and not making any eye-catching signings. But boss Betts, who is also England’s number two, believes there is plenty of […]