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Widnes Vikings

The early years

The club was formed in 1873, under the name of Farnworth & Appleton. The name Widnes was adopted in 1876. The club adopted the nickname "Chemics" in 1888, after previously being known as the "Chemicals". The club played at a number of grounds before moving to the present site at Lowerhouse Lane in 1895.

In 2007 the Club reached the Grand Final but defeat to Castleford was followed twenty four hours later by the Club going into administration.

Thankfully a successful local businessman Steve O'Connor bought the Club and revolutionised it both and off the pitch with the Stadium being re-named the Stobart Stadium, Halton as part of a five year sponsorship deal.

In 2008 the Club missed out on a Super League licence in controversial circumstances and will play in the rebranded Co-operative Championship for the next three years.

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