THE road to Tottenham Hotspur’s new and iconic state-of-the-art stadium in North London — that’s where this year’s Challenge Cup Final will be held — starts for Roughyeds and Lock Lane of Castleford at the Vestacare Stadium in a Betfred Challenge Cup second-round clash on Sunday evening at 6pm.
For various reasons, it’s a hugely important cup-tie — aren’t they all? — for us as we embark on our 25th Anniversary season with so many new and different aspects about our club this year.
For Lock Lane, and their fans, it’s a special occasion too so we have produced a fully illustrated digital souvenir programme which will be online soon and can be purchased for £3.
It isn’t ready yet, but as soon as it is we’ll let you know and for £3 you can read all about the tie in this Betfred Challenge Cup special and get yourself in the mood for turning up at the Vestacare Stadium on Sunday evening to watch live rugby league under lights, which always generate a great atmosphere.
You’ve only to read social media comments from fans who watched the friendly against Wakefield Trinity last week to realise that the atmosphere inside the Vestacare last Saturday night was priceless.
Back to our ‘special’ digital look at Oldham v Lock Lane and you’ve got the thoughts of chairman Chris Hamilton and head coach Stuart Littler (writing for the first time as our new boss) plus an illustrated focus on both teams and clubs.
Oldham pictures are provided by our very own DAVE MURGATROYD, while the focus on Lock Lane and all the drama and theatre of their 18-10 first-round win against Thatto Heath is captured on camera thanks to MATTHEW MERRICK.
Well known to Leeds United fans for his photographic work at Elland Road, Matthew is a Yorkshire freelance with a real love of rugby league.
Throw in all you need to know about results so far in the Challenge Cup and about Tuesday’s draw for rounds three and four and you’ve got a great read ahead of the cup-tie.
Watch out for the announcement when it’s up online and ready to go!
