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The podcast is back and the first episode of 2021 has an in-depth and wide-ranging interview with Widnes Vikings chief executive Phil Finney. We cover a host of topics, including the club's decision to disband the academy, the current financial situation, the coaching change over the close season and plenty more. 2:40 Phil Finney introduction 4:04 Challenge Cup draw reaction 5:34 Disbanding the academy 23:50 The problems with the academy system 27:09 Personal impact on closing academy 32:20 Players that have come through 36:45 Future pathway 51:30 Club’s current financial situation 64:00 Planning for the new season with COVID 67:00 Coaching change Thanks to our sponsors: PD Law Solicitors (https://www.pdlawsolicitors.co.uk/) Arnold Gorse Financial Management WISSL (https://www.wissl.co.uk) Parklands FC The podcast will be released every fortnight on a Tuesday, at least until the season starts when it may go weekly. You can contact me via Twitter (https://twitter.com/jdgsport) or via https://jdgsport.com