The Phantom Horseman Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) Aaron Bower reporting that James Ford is set to leave Wakefield...and start as director of rugby with... "Featherstone Rovers, who are keen to strengthen their rugby staff despite an impressive start to the season under new head coach Sean Long. They have identified Ford, a man who has worked at Championship level for a number of years, as the ideal fit – and he has agreed to leave Wakefield and take up the reins at Rovers." Edited May 16, 2023 by The Phantom Horseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeymagic22 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Wonder what his role will be, maybe taking sone of the responsibility from MC, on signings etc?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 In Yorkshire Post too James Ford has left his role as an assistant coach at Wakefield Trinity to become Featherstone Rovers' director of rugby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingaro Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Maybe allowing Pryce the opportunity of the Bradford Northern job? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normy_Rover Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, lingaro said: Maybe allowing Pryce the opportunity of the Bradford Northern job? I hope not, if we are to achieve our goal of promotion we need stability in the coaching set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normy_Rover Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Quote from The Yorkshire Post article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 29 minutes ago, lingaro said: Maybe allowing Pryce the opportunity of the Bradford Northern job? For that to happen it would be James Ford has left his role as an assistant coach at Wakefield Trinity to become Featherstone Rovers' assistant coach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakey Til I Die Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 All about IMG this one. Fordy is taking up a wide reaching role that whilst complementing the first team and having input into recruitment will be majoring on junior development and pathways, not only making sure that box is ticked but making sure Fev are picking up and developing more of the better juniors from around the area. It's role that will suit him, he was an excellent tutor at Wakey College, is very knowledgable about RL and now has the experience within the pro game to know what is required. Good bloke is Fordy and he'll be an excellent pick up for you guys. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 https://www.featherstonerovers.co.uk/news/our-new-director-of-rugby-james-ford-q0eYR/?fbclid=IwAR0COgpZkPzLW0OKeyNsx5VrfAiGPWb3-ls3QieMohQxkHFEfVk2DGsNPtY All sounds very positive. Slightly different situation, but Chris Chester left Wakefield to fulfill a similar role at Leigh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haskey Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I just wonder where the money is coming from ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovenden Grunt Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Monkeymagic22 said: Wonder what his role will be, maybe taking sone of the responsibility from MC, on signings etc?. Perhaps director in charge of citing opposition players? Edited May 16, 2023 by Ovenden Grunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Shepherd Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, haskey said: I just wonder where the money is coming from ???? I keep hearing that the bloke who owns Millenium Care is piling brass in. No idea how true that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, Ovenden Grunt said: Perhaps director in charge of citing opposition players? We don't need one, the refs do it for us..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingaro Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Ovenden Grunt said: Perhaps director in charge of citing opposition players? We've got our eyes on your lot, weekly fax video review panel sits every Monday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Interesting to note that a day on from this news breaking Wakefield still haven't announced it on their website or on their social media channels. Don't think it's much fun being a Wakey fan at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishknight Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 45 minutes ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Interesting to note that a day on from this news breaking Wakefield still haven't announced it on their website or on their social media channels. Don't think it's much fun being a Wakey fan at the moment. Is it ever?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Statement from Wakey “The club very recently became aware that James had agreed to join Featherstone Rovers for the 2024 season and after considering all the circumstances, we have agreed with James that he should leave with immediate effect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingaro Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 That ship is going down but they keep on playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakey Til I Die Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Interesting to note that a day on from this news breaking Wakefield still haven't announced it on their website or on their social media channels. Don't think it's much fun being a Wakey fan at the moment. Thats the understatement of the year! Hope you come up this time, you've earned your shot. Got to be better than the ###### show that is us in recent times. Edited May 17, 2023 by Wakey Til I Die 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Briscoe Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I don’t think Trin are as naive as they might appear. They’ve worked out that if they go down the new criteria, based on new stand, catchment area etc will get them back up without having to spend a small fortune on players this year to try to stay up. The relative short term lack of ambition must be very frustrating for the fans though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Shepherd Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 14 hours ago, Phil Briscoe said: I don’t think Trin are as naive as they might appear. They’ve worked out that if they go down the new criteria, based on new stand, catchment area etc will get them back up without having to spend a small fortune on players this year to try to stay up. The relative short term lack of ambition must be very frustrating for the fans though. I think they're pinning all their hopes on that new stand (and the pitch). I'll be amazed if they generate a quarter of the revenue they imagine (£100,000 from the pitch, £500,000 from the stand) and they'll still have a stadium that will look terrible on TV. Apparently the cameras will be in the new stand, so the outside world will still see what a sheethole the rest of it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeymagic22 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 14 hours ago, Phil Briscoe said: I don’t think Trin are as naive as they might appear. They’ve worked out that if they go down the new criteria, based on new stand, catchment area etc will get them back up without having to spend a small fortune on players this year to try to stay up. The relative short term lack of ambition must be very frustrating for the fans though. Big gamble, as even if they ranked higher than us, I’m sure that the RFL would prefer the likes of London, Toulouse etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, David Shepherd said: I think they're pinning all their hopes on that new stand (and the pitch). I'll be amazed if they generate a quarter of the revenue they imagine (£100,000 from the pitch, £500,000 from the stand) and they'll still have a stadium that will look terrible on TV. Apparently the cameras will be in the new stand, so the outside world will still see what a sheethole the rest of it is. Yeah, I'd love to see the models they've used for those income predictions. It's not as though there are several (underutilised) all- weather pitches and numerous conference/event facilities (with easier access) in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, Monkeymagic22 said: Big gamble, as even if they ranked higher than us, I’m sure that the RFL would prefer the likes of London, Toulouse etc. What if another Toronto springs up with financial clout?.I am sure if they won League1 and The Championship they would be put in to SL before Wakey and other Championship teams.It would only take a good ground to play out of and 4 to 5 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POR Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, David Shepherd said: (£100,000 from the pitch, £500,000 from the stand) a Funny thing D from those figures it works out around £80 an hour for the pitch and £400 an hour for the stand I would say they are a tad optimistic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now