MATT WILKINSON SIGNS FOR 2024

[HornyHornyHorneeet]

MATT WILKINSON SIGNS FOR 2024

 

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce the signing of Hooker, Matt Wilkinson ahead of the 2024 season.

Rochdale Hornets are delighted to announce the signing of hooker Matt Wilkinson ahead of the 2024 season. Matt joins the club on the back of a successful spells with Oldham & Swinton in recent years.

Head Coach, Gary Thornton, commented on the signing; “I’m so pleased with this signing as it adds so much to our squad in a key pivotal position. Hookers play an integral role in the way we attack and defend, and to have Matt on board to compliment Aidy and Kyle gives us a very strong look about us in that area. He’s a running threat from dummy half in attack, and tough defensively, so has all the attributes needed to play 9. I’ve always been a big admirer of the way Matt plays and he had other options on the table, so I’m delighted he has decided to sign with us.”

Matt added, "When Gary and Andy were interested in bringing me over with the calibre of players that had already signed, there are players who I formed a good relationship last year with at Oldham I thought that Rochdale would be the best club for me to join. With the likes of the experienced back and halves signings and others already here who I played with before, I feel we will have good spine of the team who can play good attacking rugby and give everyone in the comp a good game. Thanks to everyone at the club for giving me the opportunity and hopefully I can do the shirt justice."

Player sponsorship is available for Matt Wilkinson at £300+VAT for Supporter Sponsor and £500+VAT for Corporate Sponsor. Contact the club for more information.

[ManchesterYed]

Gutted to be losing Wilko, especially to the hairnets. You’ve got the best 9 in the comp and should be playing in the champ to be honest, no idea why we didn’t keep him on our books looks like a fall out with Ford 

[Jimmy DoNut]

16 hours ago, ManchesterYed said:

Gutted to be losing Wilko, especially to the hairnets. You’ve got the best 9 in the comp and should be playing in the champ to be honest, no idea why we didn’t keep him on our books looks like a fall out with Ford 

Mate, you have no idea whether he fell out with Ford or not! Rugby is all about opinions, perhaps Ford thought he wasn't good enough for the new squad hes developed.

[ManchesterYed]

8 hours ago, Jimmy DoNut said:

Mate, you have no idea whether he fell out with Ford or not! Rugby is all about opinions, perhaps Ford thought he wasn't good enough for the new squad hes developed.

Donut for a reason, Wilko won player of the year last year and 90% of the fan base would have had him signed up for next season. Good luck to him at Rochdale been a top performer for us for years 

[Joe 90]

In my opinion Hornets have the best two nines in the league with Aiden Roden and Matt Wilko. Some clever recruiting at Hornets this season