Author: Gareth Walker
Six young stars set to shine outside Super League
Last week’s League Express noted how positive it would be for another Matty Ashton to emerge from outside the top flight in 2020. Ashton went…
Betfred Championship News Round-up
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach James Webster was set to take his first look at amateur international Gareth Gale against York on Sunday. Winger or centre Gale…
Nine thing we want to see in 2020 from Championship and League 1
Here are my New Year wishes. 1 No off-field drama at Bradford There are still plenty of unanswered questions that many, although seemingly not enough,…
Betfred Championship news round up
Bradford Bulls coach John Kear says his new-look team will take confidence from their 20-14 Boxing Day win over Castleford Tigers. Winger Joe Brown touched…
How do you build the perfect fixture list?
Gareth Walker delves into the mysterious art of fixture compilation. Every year, usually in November, the new fixture lists are published to a mixture of…
Betfred Championship news round up
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach James Webster says returning Papua New Guinean international Wellington Albert (pictured) will add an extra dimension to his 2020 pack. Albert featured…
Vikings shining with Sheens
When Kieron Purtill departed Widnes just over two months ago, it was difficult to find much positivity among Vikings supporters over their 2020 prospects. Purtill…
Community matters for the Rams
When Dewsbury Rams advisory board member Ady Marsh read a slogan on the club’s 2020 kit, it sparked an idea. “On the back of our…
Fax ahead of schedule
Halifax coach Simon Grix says his squad has benefited from starting pre-season training early this year. Grix recalled his squad a fortnight earlier than past…
Ward relishing reserves return
London Broncos coach Danny Ward is looking forward to seeing how the club’s new reserves team develops in 2020. The club last week confirmed that…