Why Boxing Day derby will be extra special for Warrington Rylands defender
Matt Turner Tue, 23 December 2025 at 5:00 am UTC·4 min read ONCE a yellow, now a blue The Boxing Day derby was always going to carry a little something extra for Warrington Rylands defender Matt Regan – one of three members of Neil Reynolds’ side who once called the other side of the river home.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Goalkeeper Luke Pilling and midfielder Ben Hough can also say the same, but the 31-year-old’s 52-game stint was the longest of the three. Now, he calls Gorsey Lane home having arrived in the summer of 2023 – 12 months after leaving Town to join Ashton United – so naturally, this is a game that means plenty. Matt Regan played 52 times for Warrington Town...