Wakefield & the Franchise Criteria

[Vambo]

Not the best news for Trinity

And the news for Wakey fans is not good. Out of the 10 points on offer, they scored just four, which means a C licence and, as things stand, no place in Super League.

 

[St Helens RLFC]

I hate to say I told you so, but....

 

[Vambo]

I hate to say I told you so, but....
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I still don't think they will kick any of the existing 12 SL teams out.

 

[Cymro]

any news on the Crusaders?

 

[St Helens RLFC]

I have said all along I think Wakefield will get the boot. Although I am going to take this with a pinch of salt. Angela Powers is an utter gobshite, a moron of the highest order.

 

[Vambo]

any news on the Crusaders?
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New stadium on the horizon? See other thread.

I have said all along I think Wakefield will get the boot. Although I am going to take this with a pinch of salt. Angela Powers is an utter gobshite, a moron of the highest order.
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I think she's a Wire fan which explains a lot

I think it'll be the shortcomings of applicants outside of SL that will be the saviour of some clubs.

 

[St Helens RLFC]

I think the big thing with Wakefield is that you have to sit back and ask yourself "what do they offer?" Not a lot, imo. They could give that franchise to Whitehaven or somewhere worthwhile that would attract bigger crowds.

 

[Vambo]

I think the big thing with Wakefield is that you have to sit back and ask yourself "what do they offer?" Not a lot, imo. They could give that franchise to Whitehaven or somewhere worthwhile that would attract bigger crowds.
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I think they would look more favourably upon a merged Cumbrian team and whilst Haven, Worky & Barrow plough their own fields I don't see them as a realistic prospect.
Wakefield are a club who can go places... Belle Vue holds them back but there is definitely a feel good factor back at the club. I expect them to challenge for a playoff spot this season and I reckon their crowds will beat some of the other clubs ie Quins.

 

[St Helens RLFC]

I have them down to struggle myself!

 

[Vambo]

I have them down to struggle myself!
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Brough, Rooney & Drew.
That's more quality than most have got to offer. Aligned with good young talent like Atkins & Fox and good old pros like Demetriou... I reckon they'll do well.

 

[St Helens RLFC]

Fox signed for Hull KR didn't he?

 

[Vambo]

Fox signed for Hull KR didn't he?
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Yeah... :blush: