VIKINGS fan Liam Fox is laying down the gauntlet to old Widnes favourites everywhere: 'Play me and my mates at rugby'.

The charity champion hopes to put on a match to raise money for the Widnes Fellowship Centre, where he is a volunteer.

"I'm appealing for ex-Widnes players to give up a bit of their time to face a team of my friends," he said.

"I've done charity bike rides before so this time I thought people might want to come to see how we get on!"

Liam raised more than £1,000 last August after he completed a challenge to cycle around Victoria Park.

This time it's the more strenuous task of facing a team of ex-pros on October 15 at The Wids.

Call Liam on 07922-426 331.