Three "Quality" arrivals.

Thursday 4th February 2010

Story in brief:

A very busy and fruitful day on the recruitment front here at the Stobart Stadium, Halton.

Terry O'Connor, who has worked long and hard in negotiating terms with Wigan Warriors for the services of three of their brightest prospects, commented:

"Shaun Ainscough and Liam Farrell will be here as part of our Dual Registration quota for 2010. Ben Davies is with us initially on a three month loan. All three of these lads are the type of quality British players we are looking to see play and nurture here at the Vikings.

• Shaun is a real flying machine on the left side with his 17 tries in Super League for the Warriors in 2009 underlining his quality. 

• Liam is a loose forward with genuine Super League potential and Paul Cullen and I have been watching his progression with immense interest for a while now.

• Ben Davies is one of the best young props in the British game. He has already toured with England's Academy and will without doubt be a Super League starter very soon.

This arrangement between the clubs will strengthen the Viking's 2010 playing squad and  allow the talented young Wigan players to experience some regular Senior First Team football.

We would like to extend a big thank you to Ian Lenagan, Michael McGuire, Shaun Wayne and Kris Radlinski for making these deals possible. The Wigan club have been thoroughly professional in their dealings throughout our negotiations."

Ian Lenagan, the Wigan Chairman, commented:

"The deal is good for the individual players, for the Wigan Club and for Widnes whom we hope to see in Super League in the future. The Dual Registrations mean either Shaun or Liam can return intermittently to play for Wigan at any time based upon form or injuries and the rest of the time, like Ben, get Senior rugby experience with Widnes."