Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:37 am  

Viva La Vikings!! wrote:

Over the past couple of years, without a doubt yes! You've got to remember that just over 3 years ago we were a championsip club, to go from that to a club that was never out of the playoffs throughout the entire season is absolutely spectacular achievement. Not to mention the sustainability of the club, good finances and terrific voluntary and community support work. I thought Cas would have got it but we dont know how they criteria it and there are definitely alot of arguements that go in Widnes' favour that outweigh the one day of madness at LSV.

I understand the positive steps Widnes have made in the last three years, and wasn't even alluding to the idiots at LSV.
The reason I thought Cas would win it by a country mile was the improvement over the playing year 2014, and that, after all is what the accolade is all about, the 2014 season alone.

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:40 am  

duke street 10 wrote:

Has anybody been identified and banned for the pitch invasion and smashing up the hoardings last August?.

Or are you just dragging your heels in the hope it all goes away?. Some posters on the walls at Warrington doesn't make up for the fact I (& others) couldn't celebrate our semi final win.

Why did the stop you going to Wembley?

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:43 am  

Congratulations. A couple of my sons friends who live here in Billinge are involved at the club, and I'm delighted for them.

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:44 am  

JINJER wrote:

I understand the positive steps Widnes have made in the last three years, and wasn't even alluding to the idiots at LSV.
The reason I thought Cas would win it by a country mile was the improvement over the playing year 2014, and that, after all is what the accolade is all about, the 2014 season alone.

Maybe they just thought it would be a bit silly to hand over every single award to a club that finished 4th...

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:47 am  

J20 wrote:

Maybe they just thought it would be a bit silly to hand over every single award to a club that finished 4th...

If it's deserved it shouldn't be a problem.

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:49 am  

duke street 10 wrote:

Has anybody been identified and banned for the pitch invasion and smashing up the hoardings last August?.

Or are you just dragging your heels in the hope it all goes away?. Some posters on the walls at Warrington doesn't make up for the fact I (& others) couldn't celebrate our semi final win.

It's a good job Cas don't have Nutjobs following them..........Then again!

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:52 pm  

Must admit I thought Cas would have won it as their season has been unbelievable. Can recognise the steps which Widnes have taken over recent years though, and if this is acknowledgement to that fact, then fair enough.

As regards action over the pitch invasion, lets look at this logically. Widnes are working with the police on the matter. In relation to any "bans" which may be handed out, the new season doesnt start until the end of January 2015. Why rush things and get it wrong? A court ban due to action taken by the police is far more powerful than a club imposed ban supported by the police.

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 12:57 pm  

Tbh I think Cas probably should have won the award, but the fall out from their fans (and many others) over the past 15-16 hours has made me very glad they didn't. Ha Ha Superb. Fact remains, Cas like Widnes, got in the top 8, and didn't win anything! Both had very good seasons

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:51 pm  

Allez Les Rouge wrote:

Tbh I think Cas probably should have won the award, but the fall out from their fans (and many others) over the past 15-16 hours has made me very glad they didn't. Ha Ha Superb. Fact remains, Cas like Widnes, got in the top 8, and didn't win anything! Both had very good seasons

Re: Club of the year : Thu Oct 09, 2014 3:27 pm  

Widnes attendances have taken a drop this year - 5,635 from 6,015 last year.
Tigers, Hull KR and Saints have all increased.

Hardly the making of a progressive club. I'm very surprised you got club of the year.