Wolves to HelpWarrington Wolves players and coaching staff have vowed to try and help a little local girl Shannon Bradshaw who needs a bone marrow transplant urgently after being diagnosed as having a rare form of leukaemia called 'a plastic amnemia'. Shannon's family have organised a clinic on Thursday 9th May at Tetley Walker's Club on Long Lane between 3-10pm, for people to be blood tested to see if they would be a possible match for Shannon. Warrington Wolves will be attending the session at 3.15pm to be tested in a bid to help Shannon.Head Coach, Dave Plange is urging people not only Warrington Wolves fans to turn out in support, "We have all been touched by the plight of Shannon in the local press of late and the clinic gives the players, coaching staff and myself the opportunity to try and help a little girl who desperately needs a bone marrow transplant. We would like to urge our fans and people of Warrington to get behind this campaign and turn out in force next Thursday to help save Shannon."Blood Testing ClinicTetley Walker's Club, Long LaneThursday 9th May3-10pmWarrington Wolves players and staff will be tested from 3.15pm

Gleeson in TalksThe club can confirm that it is in talks with Mark Gleeson regarding his wish to emigrate to Australia. At present, no decision has been made. But, we can confirm the rumours that Mark is looking to go to Australia before the end of this season.

Record Number of MascotsTomorrow evening sees a record number of junior mascots take to the field for Warrington Wolves. Eight player's children will represent the club as they lead their fathers on to the pitch to face London Broncos.

• Claudia Rodwell, Club Captain, Matt Rodwell's eldest daughter will lead her father out on her 4th birthday

• Jessie, 6 and Amber, 4 Domic will escort their father, Sid on to the field

• Robbie, 8 and Chloe, 5 Smyth, the winger Rob Smyth's children will accompany him out

• Sam Sturm, 8 will lead his father Matt Sturm

• Sophie Briers, 4 will escort her father Lee Briers on to the field

• Jordan Penny, 4 will lead Mark Hilton out as his father Lee is sidelined with a broken right wrist

London Broncos will be lead out by Jack, 8 and Hannah 11 Schofield who are from Warrington, but are big fans of London Broncos, especially Richie Barnett.Warrington Wolves this season will see 30 children in total lead them out as mascots during home and away games. The mascots prior to the game come to a team training session, normally the day before to watch them train and meet their favourite players. Warrington mascots are chosen through the Wolfpack database, request (sick/disadvantaged children) or as above a one of special. It is a free service offered by the Wolves which includes the shirt for those not in possession of a current replica. The day would notbe made possible if it was not for Karen Dean, a spectator who looks after the children prior to kick off and ensures that they are returned to their parents to watch the game.

Team to face the BroncosHead Coach, Dave Plange has named his squad to face London Broncos at Wilderspool tomorrow night:Leon FeltonRob SmythTommy O'Reilly (returned from hamstring injury, last game Bradford Bulls 10/03/02)Dave AlsteadLeroy RivettLee BriersMatt Rodwell (c)Dale Laughton (returning from back injury, last game Halifax Blue Sox 3/03/02)Gary HulseNick FozzardPaul MarquetDarren BurnsSid DomicMark HiltonJerome GuissetDean BusbyPaul WoodMatt SturmSteve Maden Paul Noone (returned from month loan spell at Chorley Lynx)Injury List: Lee Penny broke his right wrist at Wigan (19/04/02) and is sidelined for a minimum of six weeks.Ban: Jon Clarke is banned for one week and was fined ú300 for a high tackle at Wigan.Head Coach, Dave Plange commented, "This game sees Dale Laughton and Tommy O'Reilly return from injury. I will possibly play Tommy at centre, he has played there before and he is a versatile player. Dale has the qualities that I require up front toughness and aggressiveness. I am pleased to have both of them back and fit."

Cardoza and Crouthers ReleasedWarrington Wolves have released Dale Cardoza and Kevin Crouthers after performances on Friday night's game against Wigan Warriors. The two players will be available on loan or a free transfer to other clubs interested.Kevin Crouthers was signed from Dewsbury Rams after a month's trial at the back end of last season and has made 10 appearances for Warrington Wolves and Dale Cardoza has made 6 appearances.Head Coach, Dave Plange commented, "I do not feel that Dale Cardoza and Kevin Crouthers displayed the qualities necessary to wear the Warrington shirt. I want to show with this action that we are not going to sit back and let players display performances that lack passion and commitment to the club carry on. Players that will go out and fight and turn things around in a positive way is what this club will see take the field." 

Team to face the WarriorsFriday night's game at the JJB Stadium, will be Warrington Wolves' Head Coach Dave Plange's first game in charge of the team, since Performance Director, Steve Anderson handed the responsibility of the first team after the Wakefield Trinity Wildcat game (7/7/02). Plange has named his squad to face the Warriors.Kevin CrouthersSid DomicRob SmythDale CardozaLee BriersMark HiltonLeroy Rivett (D)Lee Penny (returning from a broken bone in the hand, last played against Leeds Rhinos (22/03))Matt Rodwell (c)Jon ClarkeDarren BurnsPaul MarquetJerome GuissetMatt SturmNick FozzardJohn HillMark GleesonDave AlsteadDean BusbyThis will be Leroy Rivett's debut for Warrington Wolves, Leroy signed pre-season and is yet to feature in a Wolves Super League game. Rivett played against Widnes in the Wire FM Boxing Day Challenge and then went on a loan spell with the Wolves affiliated NFP club Chorley Lynx in January/February.Leroy Rivett commented, "I'm really looking forward to Friday night, playing my first game for the Wolves at this level against the Warriors. I have been out of contention so far this season through illness, so my season starts Friday and I'm intending to make an impact." 

French for the AcademyWarrington Wolves have taken on loan French player, John Sebastian Mongay for a month's trial. Mongay, 19 presently plays with Villenuenve Leopards and is a stand-off.Head Coach, Dave Plange commented, "John displays outstanding potential. He was recommended by a contact of mine in France and the recommendation has been backed by video evidence. I was very impressed with what I saw. We are going to give John a trial in the Academy team for a month and see how he gets on before we make any final decisions." 

Kidwell ReleasedWarrington Wolves, have today released 24 year old New Zealand international centre David Kidwell. The Maori World Cup player and former Parramatta centre has asked to be released to go back to Australia. Although DavidÆs contract was to run to the conclusion of 2002 season club management have decided by mutual consent to release David from contractual obligations to allow him to pursue his career back in Australia. Performance Director Steve Anderson commented "David Kidwell is still young and I am sure he will get his career back on track in Australia. Unfortunately it has been well documented that he has had some personal problems and it was obviously affecting his performances and his family. I wish David and Vanessa all the best for future and his playing career pursuits." 

Wolves Injury ListThere has been much talk among the press of late regarding the injury situation at Warrington Wolves, that the club have decided to issue their physio report from the last game, which was against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on Sunday 7th April.Physio Treatment Record for week beginning 8th April/strong>Dale LaughtonDale is not progressing as well as we would like and we are now at 4 weeks. In view of this the Dr and I along with Dale have decided to go along the lines of a repeat epidural injection. This is to be done on Thursday 11th April at 9.30am.Dean BusbyDean played yesterday but unfortunately suffered a moderate head injury. His ankle was sore today on examination but he has gone trough with the can-guided injection.Steve MadenSteve had an MRI scan which revealed synovitis but could not exclude a racture. He had an x-ray on 31st March which was clear and is now due an RI on Thursday 11th to exclude any significant injury. If scan is clear he ill then have a corticosteriod injection into the ankle to resolve his signs and symptoms.Tommy O'Reilly Tommy is progressing well with active rest. In view of his PMH (hamstring) I think it is wise to shut him down for the remainder of this weekend and only introduce him back to running at the weekend. If all goes well then he can gradually return to full training from the start of next week. For the remainder of this week Tommy can cycle, row and from Wednesday begin his strengthening exercises again. He must also continue to work on his back.Jon ClarkeJon played yesterday with ankle taped. He suffered no problems. O/E today still massively swollen and bruised. Treatment DFT and US. Continue with rehab. Also complaining of a sniff neck.Darren BurnsPlayed 80 mins. Felt Hamstring once in game when made a break, but only felt tight. O/E today nil to find but gentle low dose pulsed US given for reassurance.ACUTES/strong>Nick FozzardRight lateral ligament injury CFL+/-ATFL. Major effusion today on examination and severely altered gait. Ice bathed, horseshoe and compression applied. One aspirin (cannot take anti inflams), Not to train this week but to stay in rehab. If it responds well to treatment should be available for Wigan 19th.Paul Noone(Played at Chorley at weekend). C/O stiff lx spine since Wednesday training. Played 60mins yesterday. No referred pain. Severe reduction in any ROM. No neural signs. SI joints normal. Treated with F.I.L, which relieved his pain when doing and improved his movements. Postural advice and anti inflams given. Probably will be better able to assess when some of his range returns.Kev CrouthersC/O right tendo Achilles - had originally being relating it to his blisters but felt towards end of last week. Did not train Fri and was better Sat, but sore today after the game. O/E tender 1" above distal insertion. Too sore for ST Rx today. Rx with ice bath, compression and heel raise. To gradually stretch tomorrow initially NWB. Not to run for the remainder of this week. RehabSid Domic Right TA also. Sore medial distal insertion, not really thickened but think now can say we have a tendinitis here. Sid is to shut down this week now we have the break. Heel raise given for rest for 48 hours. To gently stretch and keep icing. Playing 80mins.Paul WoodDirect blow to medial right knee in game (could not continue). Nil to find apart from possible bone bruising. MCL and MM intact. Paul did have minor MCL strain here following a tibial injury 4 weeks ago from a valgus strain at Bradford - it may have flared up with direct blow. VMO ok and full quads stretch. Ice and compression today, but only minor medial effusion visible. Should have no problems.Dale CardozaValgus injury to right knee could not continue game. Immediate impression was MCL+/-MM. O/E today it is pure MCL at joint line. No laxity. More painful on palpation than stressing joint. Ice and anti inflams and gentle ROM ex given, should be available for Wigan, not to run this week but remain in rehab.Gary HulseRight upper forearm haetomatoma just below cubital fossa. Immediate haematoma during yesterday's game (academy). Dr had advised X-ray if did not settle, but just tender on movements today more than excruciating pain. Ice and compression applied. To begin stretches tomorrow, should be resolved no problem.