Former St Helens and Hull FC men set for debut with new club

Widnes Vikings head coach John Kear has named an extended 24-man squad for Sunday’s opening pre-season friendly against Rochdale Hornets.

The fixture takes place at the DCBL Stadium, with kick-off at 3pm.

A number of the Vikings’ new signings are expected to feature in the match, with further friendlies to come against Oldham and St Helens later this month.

These new signings include former Super League Champion with St Helens Kyle Amor who of course also played for Wakefield Trinity, Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves during his Super League career.

Meanwhile, former Hull FC man Jordan Johnstone has also been named in the 24 man squad.

The full 24-man squad is listed below:

1. Jack Owens – Sponsored by Teeling Management
2. Ryan Ince – Sponsored by Teeling Management
3. Matt Fleming – Sponsored by Lena Hough (In memory of Len Beesley)
4. Will Evans – Sponsored by Anthonys Travel
5. Kieran Dixon – Sponsored by Jeannie’s Away Travel
7. Tom Gilmore – Sponsored by Stantons Of Cheshire
8. Owen Farnworth – Sponsored by The Davies Family
9. Matty Fozard – Sponsored by Emris Services
10. Kyle Amor – Sponsored by Landscape World
12. Adam Lawton – Sponsored by Electrod UK
13. Liam Bent – Sponsored by Arnold Gorse Financial Management
14. Jordan Johnstone – Sponsored by Arkitect Barbers
16. Callum Field – Sponsored by Widnes Eats
17. Shane Grady –Sponsored by DMR Motors
18. Joe Lyons – Sponsored by Golden Generation
19. Olly Davies – Sponsored by Glyn Prescott
20. Joe Edge – Sponsored by Teeling Management
21. Lewis Hatton – Sponsored by Neil Johnson (For Frank)
23. Will Tilleke – Sponsored by LB Brickwork
24. Ollie Brookes – Sponsored by Hopewiser
25. Brad Holroyd – Sponsored by Runcorn Eats
26. Max Roberts – Sponsored by Widiots Events
27. Ant Walker – Sponsored by Comfort & Style Beds
28. Ryan Millar – Sponsored by Widiots Events