Dave Allen : Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:23 pm  

Widnes Vikings have re-signed back row forward David Allen on a two year contract.
The 24 year old Irish international returns to the Stobart Stadium Halton, following spells at Oldham and Barrow where he won a Co-operative Championship Grand Final winners' medal in 2009.

Sporting Director Terry O'Connor is delighted with the latest acquisition to the Vikings' squad. "From an early age Dave has been regarded as one of the most talented forwards of his age and I'm sure that under the guidance of Paul Cullen he will realise his potential over the next two seasons.

Cullen added, "David is a rare commodity in today's game, an eighty minute footballer who has played at the top level domestically, has international experience and has the desire to return to Super League with his hometown Club."

Speaking from the Irish training camp, prior to Sunday's clash with Lebanon, Allen was excited about the prospect of running out in a black and white shirt again. "To play for your hometown Club is a big thing and with the changes taking place at Widnes it's certainly the place to be.

"I have ambitions of returning to Super League and I think that by rejoining the Vikings I have a great chance of fulfilling them in 2012

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:42 pm  

he's a bit old now but he still makes me laugh

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:59 pm  

Wow.. it just goes to show you can't burn your bridges!!!!

In terms of talent he is excellent and I'm delighted to have him back.

I hope his attitude has improved a little. Welcome back though Dave.

Great signing.

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:59 pm  

Not a bad signing, when we signed him from the pie's, he came with Beswick, I thought he was better then him.

Look's a good pack next year

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:06 pm  

Lets hope he keeps his nose clean this time...

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:32 pm  

Our pack is looking excellent for next season. I'm sure the dual contracts will be backs. Add Penny, Dean and 2 more dual players and the squad is looking good.

Dave Allen : Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:44 pm  

Good signing, welcome back Dave

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 3:56 pm  

In EnemyTerritory wrote:

:shock:

Wow.. it just goes to show you can't burn your bridges!!!!

In terms of talent he is excellent and I'm delighted to have him back.

I hope his attitude has improved a little. Welcome back though Dave.

Great signing.

His rugby attitude had always seemed to be spot on as far as I can recall.

I always thought his problems stemmed from the fact that he seemed to knock around in undesirable groups which led to his previous misdeamenour.

If his head is straight (and from looking at his return to rugby league with Oldham and Barrow then it will) then he'll be an excellent acquisition and another Widnes lad to boot.


I guess he is the 'ball playing' loose that Cullen had been speaking about.

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:05 pm  

Thought gerrard be the ball playing loose forward?Allen has good hands,offload,tackles well and backs up.Doran,gerrard or allen can play loose.Allen and doran secondrow for me.Team looking good and we have some good props.Now a couple of dual signings in the backs.Our team is better than last year already.

: Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:09 pm  

widneslardboy wrote:

His rugby attitude had always seemed to be spot on as far as I can recall.

I always thought his problems stemmed from the fact that he seemed to knock around in undesirable groups which led to his previous misdeamenour.

If his head is straight (and from looking at his return to rugby league with Oldham and Barrow then it will) then he'll be an excellent acquisition and another Widnes lad to boot.


I guess he is the 'ball playing' loose that Cullen had been speaking about.

I was referring to his off the field attitude and the supposed incident at Spoons.. I'm sure he will give it his all and we have an excellent addition to the squad.