2009 Widnes Vikings season
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The Widnes Vikings competed in the Co-operative Championship in 2009. This was their first season under their new head coachPaul Cullen who replaced the outgoing Steve McCormack.[1] Under Cullen's stewardship, Widnes managed to advance to the final of the Northern Rail Cup and ultimately won the cup, ensuring the club could apply for Super League membership in 2012.[2]
Quick Facts Co-operative Championship Rank, Play-off result ...
2009 Widnes Vikings season | ||||
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2009 Northern Rail Cup champions | ||||
Co-operative Championship Rank | 4th | |||
Play-off result | Lost qualifying semi-final (Featherstone Rovers, 24–32) | |||
Challenge Cup | Lost fourth round (Halifax, 20–16) | |||
Northern Rail Cup | Won Final (Barrow Raiders, 18–34) | |||
2009 record | Wins: 17; draws: 0; losses: 12 | |||
Points scored | For: 649; against: 438 | |||
Team information | ||||
Chairman | Steve O'Connor | |||
Head coach | Paul Cullen | |||
Captain | ||||
Stadium | Stobart Stadium Halton | |||
Avg. attendance | 3,412 (Excluding Challenge Cup) | |||
Top scorers | ||||
Tries | Paddy Flynn (20) | |||
Goals | Tim Hartley (56) | |||
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