Widnes to play Wires on Boxing Day (From Runcorn and Widnes World)

Widnes to play Wires on Boxing Day

10:50am Thursday 24th November 2011 in Vikings news

THE Halliwell Jones Stadium will see a return to the much anticipated Boxing Day clash between the Wolves and the Vikings over the Christmas season.

The Vikings make a welcome return to Super League in 2012 and will be facing a Wolves side that topped the league table, with both teams much to prove who will take the bragging rights into the new season and who will be the Christmas turkey?!

The traditional fixture, which kicks off at 3pm on December 26th, returns with both coaches looking to use the game as part of their pre-season preparation.

“It’s great to have our neighbours Widnes back in the top flight. We’re really looking forward to it this year, they’ll be keen to do well back in Super League, so that will be an interesting taste for them.”, commented Wolves boss Tony Smith.

“It’ll be good for us and give us an opportunity to see where we are at through our pre-season.”

Widnes coach Denis Betts is equally looking forward to the challenge, “The Boxing Day fixture comes at an exciting time of the year. As a player it was a date I always looked forward to on the calendar and it’s no different these days as a coach. It’s fair to say that having gone without a competitive game for a few months, both sets supporters will be desperate for a rugby league fix too.”

“Facing the Wolves also gives us an opportunity to renew the local derby between the two clubs ahead of our games in Super League next year and it’s something we’re really looking forward to.”

Tickets for the North Stand (seated) and West Stand (standing) areas of the Halliwell Jones Stadium will go on sale exclusively to Viking Stronghold members from Tuesday 29th November until Friday 2nd December from the ticket office at the Stobart Stadium Halton.

They will also be available at the 2012 Squad Night and home kit launch, to be held in the Bridge Suite at the Stobart Stadium Halton on Thursday 1st December.

For ID purposes, please ensure you have your Viking Stronghold / Season Ticket or a driving licence / utility bill with you when you purchase your tickets.

Any remaining tickets will then be on general sale at the Vikings Superstore situated on Leibig Court, to non-Stronghold members from Tuesday 6th December.