VIKINGS have announced that there will be an exciting new addition to the match day hospitality programme this season.

Corporate guests will be offered in-depth pre and post match analysis and insight into match day preparations and expectations in the Karalius Suite before kick-off as well as after the match.

New Assistant Coach and former Man of Steel Brett Hodgson will join the line-up of speakers that already includes Head Coach Denis Betts and Assistant Coach Mick Cassidy.

Brett, Mick and Denis will take time out from their busy match day schedule to talk to guests in the Karalius Suite and the Board Room pre and post match.

On March 1st Brett will make his debut in the Karalius Lounge ahead of the game against Wakefield to let supporters know how the pre-match build up has shaped up and what the plan is for the next 80 minutes.

Meanwhile Denis Betts will complete his work in the sheds and leave the players to undertake their warm-up with Jon Clarke before heading to the Board Room to share his thoughts with corporate stakeholders.

Mick Cassidy will retrace Brett Hodgson's steps within minutes of the final whistle to offer a raw account of the match. Guests in the Karalius Suite will get an exclusive insight into the coach's thoughts before any member of the performance team has spoken to the media. Mick or Brett will also visit the Board Room post match to share their expert opinion and to review on-field activity during the game.

The coaching panel will be joined by Vikings Director and Chief Executive James Rule who will offer an off-field perspective on all things Widnes Vikings.

James Rule commented “I do not think I am mistaken in suggesting we are the first British sports club to give corporate guests the opportunity to hear from our Head Coach, Assistant Coaches, Chief Executive and non-playing players on match day. The most common ocurrence is for supporters to hear the voice of an MC with occasional soundbites from a player or coach. We recognise the importance of accesibility as we seek to continue our growth on and off the field. In sharing exclusive information from our entire coaching team we hope to enhance our corporate match day offer. Our aim is to provide an unrivalled corporate match-day experience."

For further information about Widnes Vikings corporate hospitality and to discuss available packages for the Karalius Suite or Board Room please contact Dave Rolt by email or phone: daver@widnesvikings.co.uk and 0151 495 2250.