Duo agree new Hornets deals
THE ROCHDALE Hornets roster continues to grow with two more players re-signing for the 2021 campaign over the weekend.
The club has confirmed both Luke Fowden and Ben Calland – younger brother of head coach Matt – have signed deals for next season.
Fowden originally joined the club in 2016, before appearing again this year and is another strong example of the link between our club and Rochdale Mayfield.
“I’m delighted to have signed a new contact with the club and I can’t wait to get started again,” he said.
“It’s great to see other teammates re-sign for 2021 and we are all looking forward to a big year “I really enjoyed the the board with strategic under Matt Calland and short period of time we and targeted growth plans his staff and under the had together as a group within the town and borough new board in a new era.” this season,” he said. and has strong connections
On the extension, head “The squad that is being so this is yet coach Matt Calland built for 2021 is really another piece of positive added: “I am delighted to impressive and it’s exciting news for Rochdale Hornets.” have Luke onboard for to be a part of a team next season. that will push hard for Councillor Peter Rush
“He is developing nicely promotion.” said: “I am genuinely honoured and has great punch in his Matt Calland added: to take up an carries. “His attitude has been first ambassadorial role at the
“He is another local lad class since signing with club, and I appreciate the who has a great apetite for the club. new board thinking of me the game and I look forward “He is very strong with for such a prestigious to working with him ball in hand and is sound position. again.” defensively. “My involvement with
Ben Calland joined the “I’m expecting a big the club goes back many club ahead of the 2020 season from him in 2021.” years so to be able to share season from Oldham, Meanwhile, Hornets in the future success is a and has also featured in have welcomed Heywood great privilege. scholarship schemes at Councillor, Peter Rush, as “Also, I look forward to both St Helens and a club ambassador. supporting Andy and the Wigan Warriors as a Chairman, Andy Mazey board in any way I can, youngster. said: “Peter has been good people who I consider
The centre scored four extremely supportive of to be the saviours of tries in as many appearances myself and the board decades in various valuable development Hornets. in 2020, including a since the change of ownership. capacities. links to local senior “Like everyone else hat-trick in the Challenge “He is passionate about politicians and Council I’m really excited by the Cup victory over the British “His association with the club, and the sport of departments. vision and future of our Army. the club spans over several rugby league and he provides “Peter will also assist club.”
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