Tough times in 2017 already bearing fruit for Widnes ahead of Warrington clash

One of the loudest messages this pre-season - and there were plenty - came from Widnes Vikings. Yes, 2017 was tough. And yes, the club did came perilously close to relegation from the Championship. But those tough times would stand the club in great shape for a better 2018. Vikings coach Denis Betts and chief executive James Rule certainly we