CONNOR Farrell joined the Vikings on a season long loan from Wigan Warriors back in January but now he is ready to step up and show what he can do.

Farrell who had previously made 10 first team appearances for Wigan was ready to don the black and white colours and increase his experiences as a Super League regular.

He said: "I joined Widnes to allow myself to gain more first team experience and be part of a growing club"

Making eight first team appearances so far, Connor has played his part in some huge victories against Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Catalans Dragons.

But due to torn cartilage injury sustained in the Hull KR fixture he has twice missed out on facing his parent club, Wigan.

He added: "I can't wait to play, I was unlucky to be injured in the previous match ups with Wigan this year.

"I have a point to prove as I will be going back to Wigan when my loan deal ends and I want to show that I have learnt from the likes of Chris Houston and Chris Dean and show that Widnes can finish the season as we started."

Farrell will not only have a point to prove to Wigan Warriors but to his family who will have split loyalties during the Thursday night action.

"This will be the first time I have played against my brother, the family will be split, for 80 minutes we will be ready to hurt each other but after that we will be family again allowing Mum to stop panicking," he said.

Tickets to see this Thursday nights action are on sale until 2pm Thursday 1st September from the Vikings Superstore located in Tesco Extra, Widnes, or by calling the ticket line on 0151 495 2250.

Once again as an extra incentive to take to the road with the #blackandwhitearmy, 2016 Vikings Stronghold Members are being offered exclusive free coach travel to the game.

Free travel is available when purchasing your ticket in advance of the fixture and is available on a first come first served basis (subject to availability) upon presentation of a valid 2016 Membership Card.

Junior Members are eligible for FREE travel when activating their junior swap entitlement. Juniors Members must travel with an accompanying adult.

Coaches will depart from the Select Security Stadium at 18:00 prompt on Thursday September 1st.