MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Goole Vikings
MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Goole Vikings
London Broncos will kickstart the 2025 season with a Challenge Cup tie against League One Goole Vikings at Rosslyn Park on Saturday 25th (12:30pm ko).
Mike Eccles has said he is proud to have made it to the start line after a huge transition period for the club after relegation from Super League and the departure of David Hughes as owner. A huge amount of the squad from last season have departed for pastures new and this weekend Eccles has named 8 triallists and 6 new signings in the 21-man squad.
The trialists named in the squad are; Chris Ball, Leighton Ball, Tyler Kearsey, Charlie Randall, Matt Ross, Jack Ryan, Aaron Small & Jerome Yates.
Chris Ball and Charlie Randall have both stepped up from last season's Reserve team. Tyler Kearsey was most recently playing with London Chargers, Matt Ross & Aaron Small were in League One at Cornwall, Jack Ryan at Hammersmith Hill Hoists & Jerome Yates & Leighton Ball both previously at West Warriors.
The duo from Wigan Kian McDermott & Lucas Mason are also both named in the 21-man after agreeing loan moves to the club on Thursday.
Finally, Ben Hursey-Hord, Connor O’Beirne, Luke Polselli, Huw Worthington, Sam Winney & Curtis Davies could all make their debuts if named in the matchday squad.
The squads named by both sides are as follow;
Speaking to London Broncos media Mike Eccles says he is proud at how far the club has come but has also moved to tell fans that the plan will be to build through the season and make sure of safety in the Championship before daring to dream of loftier ambitions.
You can watch the full interview with Mike BELOW!!
Meanwhile, Sadiq Adebiyi says he is ready to take on a new role within the London Broncos squad.
Now aged 28 the Nigerian born forward believes he now has the experience to pass on to the younger members of the squad;
“I’ve got a bit of experience now, especially off the back of last year.
“I’m hoping to take up more of a leadership role this year and help as much as I can and really build on last year and hopefully make this year very successful.”
It is expected that Sid will play a key role in the team this season and has spoken about the excitement of playing a game this weekend after a tough pre-season;
“You get used to it, I’ve done a few pre-season’s now myself and now is the exciting part because you’ve done the hard bit.
“We have done the cold nights and the early mornings so now you’re just raring to go and get that first hit-out.”
Watch the full interview with Sid BELOW!!
Tickets for this game are still available and are priced at £15 adults, £10 concession and U18s £5.
Junior season ticket holders can come for free!
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