Scubby Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Must be a great time to be a Wakefield fan at the moment. Warrington and Wigan beaten at home and up into 6th place. Five points clear of the bottom four. Since their promotion in 1998, a few things I remember... Pearman spell - financial meltdown Close relegation shaves (including last day wins over Salford and Castleford) Surviving two rounds of licensing (second one where they seemed doomed) Cash problems in recent years - with the Windows guy in charge Close shave in the MPG last year Shocking start to 2016 Yet they keep bouncing back and fighting back. Wakefield's fans have been through pretty much everything but they have never been relegated in the SL era. It looks like they could be mixing it in the top 8 come the split too. Credit to everyone at that club - ultimate survivors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Hey, lets not count them chickens just yet. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odsal Outlaw Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Waste of a SL place in my opinion, wont ever be anymore than a 4-6k fan club even when winning and will remain in a sh*t hole of a ground for ever more! Still, good on them for their results in last two months. Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League Harry Jepson Winners 2008 RLC Midlands Premier Champions 2006 & 2008 East Midlands Challenge Cup Winners 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Rotterdam International 9's Cup Winners 2005 RLC North Midlands Champions 2003 & 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 will remain in a sh*t hole of a ground for ever more!. If only it was an Iconic sh*t hole eh? This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffer Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Waste of a SL place in my opinion, wont ever be anymore than a 4-6k fan club even when winning and will remain in a sh*t hole of a ground for ever more! Still, good on them for their results in last two months. Just like Guinness eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeybull Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Had the RFL not effectively stymied the Gang of Three's takeover of the club - the takeover the latter clearly were sure was to be approved, once the club had voted for the RFL's proposed structure etc changes - then Wakefield not Bradford would surely be playing in the Championship now. Worst possible timing for Bradford, best possible timing for Wakefield. I hope all Wakefield fans have Wood on their Christmas Card list? The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wise people so full of doubts. Bury your memories; bury your friends. Leave it alone for a year or two. Till the stories grow hazy, and the legends come true. Then do it again - some things never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weloveyouwakefield2 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Had the RFL not effectively stymied the Gang of Three's takeover of the club - the takeover the latter clearly were sure was to be approved, once the club had voted for the RFL's proposed structure etc changes - then Wakefield not Bradford would surely be playing in the Championship now. Worst possible timing for Bradford, best possible timing for Wakefield. I hope all Wakefield fans have Wood on their Christmas Card list? Are you related to Denis Betts? or even Shaun 'London Bus' Wane by any chance?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odsal Outlaw Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 If only it was an Iconic sh*t hole eh? I never said ours was great! (*childish mode* Better than yours though) Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League Harry Jepson Winners 2008 RLC Midlands Premier Champions 2006 & 2008 East Midlands Challenge Cup Winners 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Rotterdam International 9's Cup Winners 2005 RLC North Midlands Champions 2003 & 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailfinder Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Personally I think Wakey's form is a fantastic boost for the competition and I hope they make the top 8's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I sort of like Wakey but the fact that they are still here is indicative of the problem with RL. No way should perrenial stragglers on and off the pitch have survived for so long but they've been saved by others circumstances. And the promise ofa new ground in 1998....what on earth was that about? Clearly BS Oh deary me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Blah blah blah borefest blah blah blah, its not fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnoughts back please Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Had the RFL not effectively stymied the Gang of Three's takeover of the club - the takeover the latter clearly were sure was to be approved, once the club had voted for the RFL's proposed structure etc changes - then Wakefield not Bradford would surely be playing in the Championship now. Worst possible timing for Bradford, best possible timing for Wakefield. I hope all Wakefield fans have Wood on their Christmas Card list? This is my favourite ever post on anything ever, I never thought I would see someone bitter and jealous of my Trin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldCityLoyal Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Waste of a SL place in my opinion, wont ever be anymore than a 4-6k fan club even when winning and will remain in a sh*t hole of a ground for ever more! Still, good on them for their results in last two months.We've been a 4 - 6k fans club (7-10 now and again) playing in a ###### ground serviving crisis after crisis for 40years. Imaging a well run Wakefield ( we're getting there) playing at a decent stadium (I reckon sooner than later) get this the club will grow bigger and fanbase will be fine.Wakefield Trinity Love this club Love this City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldCityLoyal Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Funnily enough, that's pretty much all we heard from Wakey fans when it looked like they were for the chop. Now everything's cushty tho, until next time.When were we for the chop and what was said? What wasn't fair?Up the Trin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldCityLoyal Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Had the RFL not effectively stymied the Gang of Three's takeover of the club - the takeover the latter clearly were sure was to be approved, once the club had voted for the RFL's proposed structure etc changes - then Wakefield not Bradford would surely be playing in the Championship now. Worst possible timing for Bradford, best possible timing for Wakefield. I hope all Wakefield fans have Wood on their Christmas Card list?If Bradford are such a massive club they will bounce straight back then won't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnoughts back please Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Last round of licensing. Wakey have only survived due to others incompetence not because they bring anything to the table. That makes it sound like I have something against them, which I don't at all...it's just that they have been very lucky. It's confusing tough isn't it, Trin survived because they were the best option but but but.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Last round of licensing. Wakey have only survived due to others incompetence not because they bring anything to the table. That makes it sound like I have something against them, which I don't at all...it's just that they have been very lucky.So even though Wakey where told they where not the worst application you think you know better. Never assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMEGA Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I just can't be arsed educating ignoramuses anymore, they see what they want to see and are too bigoted to accept a different truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnoughts back please Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Exactly. When a club like that is the best option , you know there's a wider problem. No buts. I like it, go on, how many in the top league, who are they, how are they chosen, and why hasn't it happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red robin Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 To be honest, as a Rovers fan I'm amazed Chester is doing so well, but let's be honest here, this is Brian Smiths team, and all he's doing is giving his players the freedom to play. Everything seems pretty rosy for Wakefield fans right now, but give it time, and the chance for Chester to have a pre season and build his own team, and I can see him fluffing it up. Even after all these decent results, I still don't rate Chesters coaching ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeybull Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 This is my favourite ever post on anything ever, I never thought I would see someone bitter and jealous of my Trin! Glad I made your day with your new favourite post. But, please don't misunderstand me: I am jealous of no other club. But I AM bitter - very bitter. You are quite right. But not bitter with Trinity. When faced with potential oblivion themselves, I suspect any other club would have raided our players and done the other things they did. I am bitter with the various buffoons involved in the ownership of Bradford who brought financial crises upon the club; and at Wood and the rest of his cabal at the RFL, whose actions ensured the final crisis became a complete disaster. The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wise people so full of doubts. Bury your memories; bury your friends. Leave it alone for a year or two. Till the stories grow hazy, and the legends come true. Then do it again - some things never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Summary: Trinity have stayed in Super League since 1999 because they are lucky. Fair enough. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeybull Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 If Bradford are such a massive club they will bounce straight back then won't they? Susprised you consider Bradford a "Massive Club"? Always had you down as being sensible. I never said or suggested they were, and certainly in recent years showed little sign of so being, but maybe you are aware of something I am not? Relegation from SL deprives a club of so much income - central and local - and so much cap space (or at least it did in the year it mattered most) that the only way back for a relegated cub IMO is if they are either wealthy or have a wealthy owner, and either a SL club goes into meltdown or they get really lucky. This crazy system, and the income/cap gulf between the two divisions, makes "bouncing straight back" an almost impossible task otherwise. The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wise people so full of doubts. Bury your memories; bury your friends. Leave it alone for a year or two. Till the stories grow hazy, and the legends come true. Then do it again - some things never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Parksider Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Credit to everyone at that club - ultimate survivors. You wrongly assume they survive through skill and judgement rather than luck & circumstance...... Hence you get the Bulls fans going. Both city clubs can easily be bracketed with the Wigan, Wire, Saints Hull and Leeds of this world and in the past have. All Wakey and Bulls have done wrong is not to have dropped lucky on the sort of councils who have helped other clubs get new grounds, or dropped lucky on a rich man wanting to chuck money at them. The game needs both clubs in SL and thriving, both could bring so much to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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