Everton move has re-energised Magic Weekend - Peet

Everton move has re-energised Magic Weekend - PeetImage source, SWPix.comImage caption, Rival derby coaches Matt Peet and Paul Rowley were united in their praise for the move to Hill Dickinson StadiumByStuart BrennanBBC Sport EnglandPublished38 minutes ago3 CommentsThe move to Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium has "re-energised" the Magic Weekend concept, according to Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet.His in-form team's meeting with arch-rivals St Helens will be the climax to two days of Super League fixtures at the new ground.Both coaches have praised the shift to Merseyside after the event was hosted by Newcastle United's St James' Park for four of the past five seasons.Peet, whose side sit third in Super League and won the Challenge Cup in May, told BBC Radio Manchester: "This one feels particularly exciting and fresh."New venue, ticket sales through the roof. It's always been a good concept but it's been re-energised."We tend to be in the headline games and wouldn't have it any other way. I can see exactly why the organisers would fix that up and it's sure to deliver."Super League Magic WeekendSaturday, 4 and Sunday, 5 JulyListen on SoundsListen to commentary from BBC Radio York, BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio Manchester, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Leeds on BBC SoundsSaints boss Rowley pointed out his club, closest to Everton's ground geographically at about 15 miles away, has sold more tickets than the other 13 sides taking part.He told BBC Radio Merseyside: "It's an opportunity for our sport to showcase itself in the best light, in a new part of the world. We're all looking forward to it, and we get the pleasure of the last game on the last day."Saints fans are happy because we've outnumbered everyone in ticket sales, voting with their feet."Both teams will be hit hard by injuries, with Rowley saying he has 12 players unavailable, although the return o...