Widnes Vikings are delighted to confirm that Joe Lyons has signed a new one year deal with the club.
Joe, who has been through every stage of the club’s pathway from the Widnes Vikings Development Squad through to the first team squad, has put pen-to-paper on a deal until the end of the 2020 season.
The young half back made his first team debut for the club against Leeds Rhinos in 2018, impressing massively in the Super 8s despite the club’s relegation to the Betfred Championship.
2019 has been a breakthrough year for Joe, going on to cement his place in the first team squad and making 25 appearances for the Vikings.
The local lad became the 15th member of Club 20 in 2019, when taking to the field against Barrow Raiders to round off a superb year for the half back.
Joe currently stands at 29 appearances for Widnes Vikings, scoring seven tries, and will be looking to build on that in 2020.
Joe Lyons says: “It’s great to have this sorted out and sign a new deal.
“I’m looking forward to getting my head down, being back in with the lads and focusing on having a good year.
“This club is the only place that I’ve wanted to play my rugby, so as soon as the offer was on the table, I wanted to sign.
“I was happy with my year last season, and I put in some good performances, and it was a massive learning curve for me. I played a lot with Danny (Craven) last year and we built up a good relationship, so with him and Jack (Owens) re-signed, that’s a good start for us.
“The fans were great last year. They always got behind me and the boys wherever we played, and kept us going whenever things got hard. I’m looking forward to more of the same from them in 2020.
“t’s like a new start for us and it’s exciting for the players as well as the fans. I just can’t wait to get going again.
Joe is proudly sponsored by Musical Allsorts for the 2020 season.
