TEN years loyal service by Warrington forward Paul Wood has been rewarded with a “full blooded” testimonial against local rivals Wigan Warriors – his home town club!
The derby rivals will meet in a high profile friendly fixture on Wednesday January, 27 kick off 7.30pm, at The Halliwell Jones Stadium with all of the Wolves’ proceeds going to Wood’s Testimonial fund.
Wood is celebrating ten years as a professional with the club after joining from Ince St Williams in 1999. The local derby against his hometown club will be the first event in a year of celebrations to honour his ten years at the club.
Wood said: “I am delighted to secure a fixture against Wigan Warriors. Getting the chance to play my home-town team in my testimonial game is very special to me. A Warrington versus Wigan game is always a feisty affair and this game should be no different. This game comes at a really good time of the year as it is only ten days before Super League XV kicks off. This will be the last chance for both clubs to see their strongest available side ahead of the new season. Hopefully the fans from both clubs will turn out in good number to take a look at their new look sides before they kick off their respective Super League campaigns.”
Tickets for the game will start from just £13 for adults standing and £5 for concessions and juniors. Family tickets will be available from £30 (two adults and two juniors). Tickets will go on sale from Monday November 30 from Wolfware at The Halliwell Jones Stadium and from the DW Stadium, Wigan.
Full ticket prices are as follows: North Stand – adults £16, concession £7, family tickets £35. (Reserved seating)
Martin Dawes East Stand – adults £14, concession £ 6, family tickets £30. (Unreserved seating), South Stand – adults £13, concession £5.
Hospitality will also be available and you can register your interest now by emailing [email protected]
The Doodson West Stand will be closed for this fixture.
Paul has amassed over 200 appearances for the Wolves since making his debut in September 2000 against Wakefield.
He was won caps for both Great Britain and England was rewarded with both Players’ Player and Coaches Player of the Year in 2006.
Paul works tirelessly within the local community and has recently taken up a head coach’s role with the Wolves’ scholarship programme.
Full blooded derby for Wood
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
