Widnes Vikings wishes to address recent speculation and inaccurate media reports that the club has been placed in special measures by the RFL.
The club can categorically confirm that Widnes Vikings have NOT been placed in special measures.
As clarified by chairman Stuart Murphy at last week’s Q&A with fans, the club is up to date with all of its commitments including HMRC. We have not had, nor have we had, any loans (outside of standard covid loans), any credit cards or any overdraft facilities.
As a club, we do not usually respond to speculation or rumours. However, on this occasion we feel it is important to clarify the situation due to the potential damage that inaccurate reporting can cause to the reputation of the club.
We are currently on a six-match winning run, are well placed in the Championship table and have reached the 1895 Cup semi-final.
Off the pitch, we have enjoyed significant commercial growth in 2026, our matchday experience and fan engagement initiatives have been improved with lots of positive feedback, and the detailed heritage numbers project has been launched.
The club remains committed to building a sustainable and competitive future both on and off the field, with ongoing work taking place across all areas of the organisation to strengthen the club for the long term. That includes engaging with interested parties regarding investment.
