Hock's no snow white but he's a reformed man He's a little flaky but he's a good player who know's his way to the line

Signing confirmed. I hate to say I told you so.........

From the Super League site...


England forward Gareth Hock has joined Widnes Vikings on a season-long loan from Wigan Warriors, with his parent club heavily criticising him in a statement, saying he had refused to train with them in order to facilitate a move.

The Warriors this morning confirmed the 29-year-old would spend the forthcoming season with the Vikings, adding that the deal could be extending with Widnes paying a “significant ongoing but undisclosed fee”.

Hock returned to the Wigan team in the 2011 season after serving a two-year drugs ban.

He regained his England place in 2012, but was continually linked with a move to Australia. That never happened and he has now made the somewhat shorter journey to Widnes, with Wigan condemning his actions.

The Wigan statement read: “Following Hock's demands for more money in mid-season, insistence at short notice in October on a move to Australia and discussions instigated by the player in December around his request to move to another Super League club, Gareth Hock refused completely after Christmas to return to rehabilitation and pre-season training at Wigan.

“He informed Wigan Warriors that he would not be continuing his career at the club, expected the club to sack him and insisted upon a move elsewhere.”

the first world class player we have had at widnes for many a year..............

This is just not true.

Only last season Lee Briers, Brett Hodgson, Adrian Morley, Ben Westwood. Trent Waterhouse, Ryan Atkins, Michael & Joel Monaghan, Chris Hill & Richie Myler all played a game at Widnes.

Thought Wigan are being a little cheeky with the statement that they didn't want him to go to any one of their main competitors so offered him to Widnes.

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Would have liked him at Salford. If you can keep him focused he'll be devastating. It's a big ask though as he seems like he's all over the place mentally.

He may have been devastating at Wigan, but that does not translate the same to the next club. He may find himself doing more hard yards at Widnes, than he was used to at Wigan when other players took on that burden.

Great Player on his day but will he start to get frustrated at Widnes?
Can't see him keeping on the field for every game? Could be a nut job

They've ran out of salt in Widnes already today.

GREAT SIGNING !!!
Would get into ANY side in SL.....well done Widnes.

Can't not be thrilled with this

I said last year we eneded well and rather than mass changes a few gradual tweeks and quality additions could make a big difference. Kevin Brown, Phil Joseph and Gareth Hock! Thank You Mr Chairman

He looks and sounds super happy to be were he is!!!