French signing set for Featherstone

May 30 2008 by Dave Bettley, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

WIDNES’ new French loan signing Adel Fellous arrived in the UK at lunchtime today.

He will train with his new team-mates tomorrow before joining the squad for Sunday’s trip to Featherstone.

The rugged 30-year-old French international forward joins for a month, having had a spell in Super League this season with Hull FC.

He has also played for Toulouse, Catalans Dragons and Pia.

A seasoned campaigner for his country, Fellous is a solid and reliable option in the pack.

He is usually used in the front row but is also equally adept in the back row.

Vikings’ injury-hit head coach Steve McCormack said: “Adel will give us size and mobility in the forwards as we enter a tough month in the Co-operative National League.

“He has a lot of experience and will help to strengthen the pack in the absence of Sam Barlow, Tommy Gallagher and Paul Noone.”

Widnes have also signed 16-year-old Tom Kelly from Wigan St Patrick’s after his man-of-the-match performance in the National U16s Cup final.