Experienced coach Salt now on Widnes’ team

WIDNES FC this week announced that Danny Salt has joined the club’s coaching staff ahead of the 2016-17 Hallmark Security League First Division campaign.

Salt has joined the club after resigning as manager of Cheshire League Premier Division side Rylands earlier this month after one season there at the helm.

Salt has built a reputation as highlyrated trainer following coaching spells at Warrington Town as reserve-team manager and a lengthy five-year spell as an assistant at Runcorn Town before departing to join Rylands as manager last summer.

Speaking following his appointment, Salt says he looking forward to getting started.

He said: “I am pleased to be joining Widnes FC in what is an exciting time for the club. After speaking to Danny (Meadowcroft), the decision was an easy one.

“I am looking forward to working alongside Danny and Brian (Pritchard), and between the three of us, I believe that we have what it takes to the take the club up the divisions.

“I can’t wait for the season to start and for all the hard work to begin.”

Salt also enjoyed an illustrious playing career, beginning at Wigan Athletic before turning out for a number of local clubs including Runcorn Town, Witton Albion and St Helens Town before becoming a fan favourite at Warrington Town.

Widnes co-manager Meadowcroft says he is delighted to have the former Rylands boss on his coaching staff.

He said: “Both myself and Brian are extremely happy that Danny has come on board. His experience at this level as well as years of playing will not only benefit the players, but the club itself.

“Not only is Danny a good coach, he is also a good man who will definitely bring something extra to the changing room.”

Widnes FC have also announced that their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2016-17 campaign is now finalised. Trips to Congleton Town (Saturday, July 16) and Knutsford FC (Saturday, July 23) have now been added to a fixture list that includes marquee games against Warrington Town and Altrincham.

Widnes’s full pre-season schedule: ● Sunday, July 10, 2pm: Altrincham (H) ● Saturday, July 16, 2.30pm: Congleton Town (A)

Tuesday, July 19, 7.15pm: Vauxhall Motors (A) ● Saturday, July 23, 2pm: Knutsford (A) ● Tuesday, July 26, 7.30pm: Warrington Town (H)

Saturday, July 30, 3pm: Halebank (A)