CHESTER City owner Stephen Vaughan took the first step to taking a controlling interest at Widnes Vikings at the club's AGM last night.

Vaughan has bought an initial £25k of shares in the Vikings and will purchase a further £165k over the next 12 months.

If all goes well, Vaughan is then set to buy the shares of current chairman Tony Chambers which will ultimately give him a controlling interest.

The club's shareholders voted in favour of Vaughan joining the board of directors and it is believed the move could be a fore-runner to Coca-Cola League Two side Chester relocating to the Halton Stadium.

Widnes were relegated from Super League last season and Vaughan has stated his desire to help the club regain its top-flight status.