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Who owns Widnes Vikings?
Widnes Vikings
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Chris Price |
| Coach | Simon Finnigan |
| Captain | Jack Owens |
| Competition | Betfred Championship |
Are Widnes Vikings professional?
Widnes Vikings are an English professional rugby league club based in Widnes, Cheshire who compete in the Betfred Championship and play their home fixtures at the Halton Stadium.
When did Widnes beat Australia?
The most famous night in Widnes history came on Wednesday 4th October 1989, as they became the first official World Club Champions, defeating Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30-18 at Old Trafford.
Who owns St Helens rugby?
Eamonn McManus
Super League
| Club | Owner(s) | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|---|
| St. Helens | Eamonn McManus | £7m |
| Wakefield Trinity | Michael Carter (35%) Chris Brereton (26%) John Allott (9.75%) John Minnards (9.75%) Richard Vickers (9.75%) Steve Kittrick (9.75%) | ? |
| Warrington Wolves | Simon Moran | £54.6m |
| Widnes Vikings | Ben Gardener | £75.0M |
Why is Widnes called Widnes?
The most usual explanation for the origin of the name Widnes is that it comes from the Danish words vid, meaning wide, and noese, meaning nose and that it refers to the promontory projecting into the River Mersey.
What county is Widnes?
Widnes, town in the unitary authority of Halton, historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Mersey at its lowest bridging point and on the southern periphery of the Liverpool metropolitan region.
Who owns Warrington Wolves?
Simon James Moran
Simon James Moran is a concert promoter in the United Kingdom, managing director of SJM Concerts, director of the Academy Music Group of venues and owner of the Warrington Wolves Rugby League team.
Is St Helens nice?
Released as part of an Office of National Statistics study, the statistics show St Helens to be the ninth saddest place to live in the country. More than 300,000 people over three years rated their happiness on a scale from one to 10 for the survey. The borough scored an average of 7.10 in the study.
What is Widnes famous for?
The town continues to be a major manufacturer of chemicals, although many of the chemical factories have closed and the economy is predominantly based upon service industries. Widnes and Hough Green railway stations are on the Liverpool–Manchester line.
Is Widnes poor?
Residents in Runcorn and Widnes are some of the unhealthiest in England and Wales, with people living in the poorest parts of the borough lucky to live to be 74 — five years less than the combined national average for men and women.
Did Widnes used to be in Lancashire?
Historically, Widnes was located within Lancashire but – following local government reforms in 1974 – it became part of the Halton borough within Cheshire.
What is Warrington famous for?
Warrington embraced the industrial revolution and became the centre of many industries, from copper smelting to sail-making and pin manufacture. The navigational properties of the River Mersey were improved, canals were built, and the town grew yet more prosperous and popular.
When was the first football game played in Widnes?
The first known game for the new Farnworth and Appleton FC was in Widnes in January 1876 played under rugby rules against Northwich Victoria. A few weeks later a return match was played at Drill Field, Northwich under soccer rules.
When did Widnes rugby league team go to Wembley?
Widnes became the first club to make two trips to Wembley, with a loss to Hunslet in the 1934 cup final. In 1935-6, the team came close to being rugby league champions. Having finished third in the table, Widnes beat Liverpool 10-9 but lost to Hull, in the championship final.
When was Widnes rugby league first televised on BBC?
This was the Chemics first trophy success in eighteen years. Widnes’ away game against Warrington became the first rugby league match to be broadcast on BBC albeit only to the South of England in 1965. The seventies saw the first really outstanding Widnes team. A host of young local players developed into the “Cup Kings”, a golden age for the club.
Who was the chairman of Widnes Football Club?
At their fourth annual evening party in the Drill Hall, Widnes, in November 1875, club Chairman Henry Lea “gave a short account of the club since it commenced about four years ago, and indicated that they had now started a football club in connexion (sic) with it, and hoped all would join”.