Quote: This is a direct result of the performances so far this season at first team level and is phase one of the clubs' 2011 assessment process.
"Widnes Vikings today announce that they have informed four of their senior players they will not form part of their 2012 Super League first team squad.
The players in question are; Anthony Thackeray, Kirk Netherton, James Ford and Chris Gerrard.
Vikings' Director of Rugby Paul Cullen, explains the reasoning behind the decision, "This is a direct result of the performances so far this season at first team level and is phase one of the clubs' 2011 assessment process.
"The club would like to sincerely thank the four players for their contribution toward our successful Super League licence application. All four of them have taken the decision with dignity and maturity and have been model professionals throughout.
"We would also like to thank all of our supporters, especially the VIQI fundraising scheme for their ongoing support."
In other news, the club has also confirmed that Simon Finnigan has been appointed as club captain, with Chaz I'Anson his vice captain for the remainder of the 2011 season'"
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Wakey could do a lot worse than Thackeray. They're half-backs in Jeffries, Smith (if he ever re-appears), Wildie and Hyde just don't cut it. Tommy Lee has been their only decent option. I hope to God that the rumours of us going in for Jeffries are not true.
I was at the club today and seen Thackeray and Ford walking around together in their training gear. Hopefully they've not been outcasted completely while they try to come to a settlement.
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