Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:08 pm  

Our fate is wholly in the hands of the RFL, and we haven't done what we said we do. One of three things will happen now:

1. The RFL will say that we have sorted out the stadium issue by moving to a Super League quality stadium, and will take on board the fact that the stadium is still a goer as far as funding is concerned, and allow us a franchise over our neighbours, in that they have a funding shortfall (if that is the case).

2. They will say we haven't delivered and boot us out. The club will move to Oakwell but will struggle in the lower league as we play in a stadium frm which we derive no income, with no Sky money. We won't win anything and so will not qualify for Super League, Newmarket or not, and we fold.

3. The RFL say that neither of you have satisfied our criteria, and so it's merge or out for both you.

I would be most optimistic about the first option, but the swear filter will not let me give my feelings about Pickles right now. Lets just say that it is connected with girth and parentage.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:10 pm  

According to the club website there will be a statement realeased later today. I cant personally see it saying anything that we don't already know.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:12 pm  

What did i say about leeds council apposing it? Like us with manchester they are the reason for this setback.

Unlucky, probably game over for Trinity now.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:14 pm  

And we will see one of the problems of franchising next season, because what will be the point of next season now? Any win would feel hollow if we are out anyway. If it is announced that we are out, I can't see much point on going to games apart from the last one, because it will be utterly pointless.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:23 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

And we will see one of the problems of franchising next season, because what will be the point of next season now? Any win would feel hollow if we are out anyway. If it is announced that we are out, I can't see much point on going to games apart from the last one, because it will be utterly pointless.

I totally agree. If we get told that we're not going to be awarded a license we might as well jack it in there and then, forfeit the remainder of the season, save the money, and start again in the National Leagues. Lord knows we will need that money.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:29 pm  

jack in the box wrote:

Championship rugby is not an option for me. I do not intend to contribute to the club like I do in order that all our time money and effort makes us a feeder club for Leeds and probably Castleford. If this costs us a franchise so be it because at the end of the day that is what the RFL has wanted all along.

I know it probably seems like it now but championship rugby isn't the end of the world. It would be a step down for you clearly but it is a great competition right now and you would be the 'big' club in the competition.

Just to add I hope that this doesn't mean the end of Wakey in SL as I have a lot of time for wakefield as a club. Good luck to you all.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:30 pm  

gowerthegroap wrote:

I totally agree. If we get told that we're not going to be awarded a license we might as well jack it in there and then, forfeit the remainder of the season, save the money, and start again in the National Leagues. Lord knows we will need that money.

How exactly would we save money -- contracts would still have to be paid up.

Non super league at Oakwell?? -Wouldnt happen -- not financially viable.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:34 pm  

TURFEDOUT wrote:

How exactly would we save money -- contracts would still have to be paid up.

Non super league at Oakwell?? -Wouldnt happen -- not financially viable.

Might as well play at Collage Grove if/when the club get booted out. Of course Wakefield FC are unlikely to want Trinity there do to the bad feeling between the two when they shared BV.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:40 pm  

RED LEAGUE wrote:

What did i say about leeds council apposing it? Like us with manchester they are the reason for this setback.

Unlucky, probably game over for Trinity now.

Absolutely mate. That is where I believe the problem stems. They could have just kept out of it.
If they get their interfering way, it will not be long before Wakefield City loses what is left of it's identity, and our post codes stars with LS.

We will just have to see what is in the pipeline, so for now it's even squeekier time than it was.

Re: Disappointed isn't the word!!! : Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:53 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

Might as well play at Collage Grove if/when the club get booted out. Of course Wakefield FC are unlikely to want Trinity there do to the bad feeling between the two when they shared BV.

Wakefield FC wouldn't really have a say as they are only tenants at College Grove. However the place isn't really up to scratch.