Cullen leaves the Vikings : Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:23 pm  

Taken from the Official Vikings site

Paul Cullen Leaves Widnes Vikings

Friday 5th October 2012
Paul Cullen Leaves Widnes Vikings Story in brief:



Paul Cullen Leaves Widnes Vikings



Paul Cullen has left the Widnes Vikings. Paul joined the club in March 2009 and has been an integral part of the evolution of the club and its transition into full time Super League rugby in his capacity as Head Coach and latterly as Director of Rugby.

Paul Cullen commented; "I have enjoyed my time at Widnes and the time is now right for me to move on. I hope I have played my part in a revolution and it is now time for the Vikings to evolve.

"I believe that my objectives have been met which were to win a trophy, win a licence, change from part time to full time professionalism and to deliver Super League to the supporters of the Widnes Vikings after 6 years in the Championship.

"There are exciting times and significant challenges ahead for Widnes and I wish all at the Vikings good luck for their future".



Chairman Steve O'Connor commented; "On behalf of the Board, Staff, Coaches, players and fans I wish to thank Paul for all his efforts at the club.

"He has made a significant contribution to the development of our club as we made the transition into a full time Super League organisation. We wish him the best of luck in his future career."

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:45 pm  

No more free payed holidays to Aussie eh. No doubt he will be in Manchester tomorrow showing his true colours.

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:38 pm  

1977 wrote:

:DANCE: No more free payed holidays to Aussie eh. No doubt he will be in Manchester tomorrow showing his true colours.

And so he should be, where every true Wire will be. Once a Wire ALWAYS a Wire.

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:47 pm  

Les Boyd wrote:

And so he should be, where every true Wire will be. Once a Wire ALWAYS a Wire.

Well lets hope it all ends in tears for him. Best wishes etc..

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Fri Oct 05, 2012 4:15 pm  

I thank him for his time and efforts, I never really liked the concept of 'director of rugby' just let the coach and his assistants get on with it.

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:22 pm  

Wish him luck but glad he has gone though.

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Sat Oct 06, 2012 7:09 am  

He came to Widnes to get us into SL, job done, for which I thank him. Barrow were sweeping everyone before them at the time but PC brought in the right SL players on duel reg to win the final.

In his time with us he & his family had a major personal tradgey to cope with & are no doubt still having to deal with it. I can't imagine how this affected Paul!

IMO he had sufficent time to prove himself at Wire but could not move them to the next level, so Widnes did the right thing moving him upstairs. Though it is not a position I am a fan of.

I think PC leaving shows Widnes aspiritions to move on to playoff level & am very happy with this. I hope Paul's postion is now left vacant.

I wish Paul & his family future success & happiness in everything they do.

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:07 am  

Totally agree wacker.

Best wishes to PC. He played his part in getting us into SL. Of that I have no doubt.

Re: Cullen leaves the Vikings : Sat Oct 06, 2012 1:54 pm  

Did he maybe have a row with the new CEO?