Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the Betfred Championship.
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13 Facts About Widnes Vikings
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In 1895, Widnes Vikings were founder members of the Northern Union which broke away from the Rugby Football Union.
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Widnes Vikings scored an extraordinary try to win the game, dribbling the ball from inside his own half.
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Widnes Vikings became the first club to make two trips to Wembley, with a loss to Hunslet in the 1934 cup final.
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Widnes Vikings then beat St Helens in the Premiership Final at Old Trafford, Manchester a game in which Alan Tait made his debut.
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In 1999 Widnes Vikings narrowly missed out on a place in the Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final.
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Widnes Vikings finished off a poor season in 8th place in the NFP.
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Widnes Vikings parted company with coach Frank Endacott, and new coach Steve McCormack rebuilt the squad, which notably included Australian full back David Peachey, who kept his word to join the club, despite its relegation.
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On 2 November 2007, Widnes Vikings were purchased by Steve O'Connor, a local business man who had just sold his haulage firm to the Stobart Group.
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In 2009 Widnes Vikings parted company with Steve McCormack and for a period John Stankevitch became caretaker manager.
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Widnes Vikings installed a fourth generation artificial pitch during the off season, making them the first team in modern day rugby league to not play on a traditional grass pitch.
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Widnes Vikings finished in 9th position on 19 points, and then went on to consolidate their Super League status in the Middle 8's.
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