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« on: 09 March 2009, 18:08:00 » |
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Widnes Vikings have today appointed Paul Cullen as their Head Coach with immediate effect.
The former England Head Coach has agreed a 2 year contract with Widnes and will take charge following the Vikings opening Co-operative Championship game this Thursday against Toulouse at the Stobart Stadium Halton, ko 7.30pm.
Widnes Chairman Steve O'Connor is delighted with the acquisition of Cullen, who led England to a Federation Shield victory over Tonga at Widnes in 2006.
"We had 17 applications and it was pleasing to see that the name of Widnes is one that is still held in high regard within the rugby league world." said O'Connor. " I have met with three of the applicants and during my meeting with Paul I was impressed with his enthusiasm and vision for the future of the Club, one which I share with him.
"Paul has coached at all levels of the sport and will bring with him a wealth of experience to the role. This, coupled with the exciting squad we have, should give us the platform to launch an assault on the Co-operative Championship whilst being just two games away from the Northern Rail Cup final."
Paul Cullen himself is looking forward to life at the Stobart Stadium Halton, "I'm really excited to be joining Widnes. The plan is simple, we need to get Widnes into Super League where we belong"
O'Connor added, "I would like to put on record my thanks to John Stankevitch for the work he has undertaken over the last few weeks and I am sure he will be a valuable member of our coaching team for the future."
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« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2009, 18:10:17 » |
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Excellent news I feel as I have been trying to tell people!
I think hes a top coach and will get us back to Super League.
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« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2009, 18:11:13 » |
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excellent news
like DLM from day one for me there was only one real choice and we have got him
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« Reply #3 on: 09 March 2009, 18:14:16 » |
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SL experience (and he did well desipite what people say), NL experience (where he did well), National experience and very well liked by the media. Local man, very passionate, knows his stuff and got wire playing a decent brand of rugby and moving up the table. From what I can see the only negative is hes a Wire legend and if thats your only reason not to have him then its a pathetic reason.
Good luck to him. Bring on the Cull!!!
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« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2009, 18:14:56 » |
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Great stuff, now let's all get behind him and the club.
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« Reply #5 on: 09 March 2009, 18:15:24 » |
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Bang The Drum...
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« Reply #6 on: 09 March 2009, 18:17:58 » |
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The new era starts here, maybe we all need a fresh start and a fresh outlook on things, especially some of the fans. Lets wipe the slate clean and move onwards and upwards (hopefully!!)
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« Reply #7 on: 09 March 2009, 18:18:45 » |
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well said DLM Warrington improved 100 fold with Cullen remember when wire where before Cullen Came? I for one cannot wait to hear him on thursday night Please please please get behind him im sure the majority of us will do hes got a better track record than previous coaches welcome Paul and heres to winning everything in the next 2 years  |
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« Reply #8 on: 09 March 2009, 18:19:13 » |
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Not my choice....but have to give him 100% backing.
Good Luck to him.
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« Reply #9 on: 09 March 2009, 18:20:00 » |
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All the best Paul.
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« Reply #10 on: 09 March 2009, 18:24:03 » |
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Im over the moon, wanted him here since he got sacked at warrington last season
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« Reply #11 on: 09 March 2009, 18:24:18 » |
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good luck paul cullen
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« Reply #12 on: 09 March 2009, 18:26:19 » |
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Not my choice....but have to give him 100% backing.
So who would you have chose then Pete,out of all the applicants?Do you know who else applied,apart from Woods? |
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« Reply #13 on: 09 March 2009, 18:26:37 » |
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Well done Widnes and welcome aboard Paul. Now lets see what the doubters have to say about this news. I'm sure there will be a few, but its the right move as agreed by the Board.  |
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« Reply #14 on: 09 March 2009, 18:31:19 » |
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Welcome to Widnes Paul, lets hope you go on to become a Widnes Legend as well as a Wire one.
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