Briers commits to Wolves

WARRINGTON Wolves influential playmaker Lee Briers has signed a one year extension with the club finally ending speculation about his future.
Briers has been joined by Kiwi Vinnie Anderson and young Prop Mike Cooper, who have all agreed one year contract extensions keeping them at the club for the 2010 season.
Briers, who is set for his 14th season at the Wolves had been linked with a surprise move to Barrow, who are believed to have turned his head with the offer of a three year deal.
But Briers (pictured right) said he had “always wanted to stay with Warrington” and has now agreed a one year extension, having signed as a teenager in 1997. Briers is well-known for his world class kicking ability and game-changing drop goals. He is an impact player within the Wolves set-up, and no-one will need reminding about the Challenge Cup Quarter Final ‘historic golden point’ at Craven Park, that has kept this year’s Wembley hopes alive for fans.
He is currently didelined with a ham string injury but is expectet to be back in the next couple of weeks.
Kiwi Vinnie Anderson will continue playing alongside his brother Louis at the club next season. Vinnie has been described as a naturally talented Rugby League player. With six tries to his name already this season he continues to make a lasting impression on the club.
Adding youth to the side for 2010 is Mike Cooper, one of the club’s local born players who has progressed through the youth system and is now making his mark in the first team. The Club prides itself on developing its home-grown talent, with the aid of the fan-assisted Squadbuilder scheme. Cooper is a tough and physical prop and is part of the next generation of local talent at the Wolves.
Wolves boss Tony Smith said: “Lee and I have a good working relationship and we understand what we require from one another. We work happily together and have formed a good partnership so far. Lee is certainly one of the brightest Rugby League talents in the game and I look forward to continuing to work with him next season and helping him progress even further.
“Vinnie also brings a wealth of experience to the team having had success in both the international and domestic game. He is able to give the young players an insight into this, stepping up into some areas of leadership, making Vinnie an important part of the team both on and off the field.
“For a young guy Mike has been around the first team for quite a long time. He continues to improve and is set to establish himself as a regular first team player of the future. I am delighted that he is from Warrington and I look forward to helping this local talent to progress in his game.”