Have to say that's true - we really have not had much luck for years now - in fact since 1968 to be honest.

However I think the death of Adam Watene, David Topliss, Leon Walker and Terry Newton plus two financial crisis over the last 7 years have been especially hard to endure. WTRLFC has not been a happy place in recent times even by our standards.

We also lost Don Fox, Ken Hurst and a Director (sorry his name eludes me) during the same period. Not to mention Steve Prescott who I know was only with us a short time but a former player and friend all the same.

Wakefield has certainly been through the ringer in recent times

I didn't include Sixties greats because in all fairness you'd expect to be losing a few of those sad though it is. However the others were well above what most clubs would expect. Thought Prescott was a credit to himself when at the club. His exploits fighting Cancer came as no surprise to be honest - forget about great player just a great man.

Look on the bright side! (Bare with me..)

You will be presented with the chance to de-throne the so called unbeatable and increasingly big headed Leigh Centurions. I think Brian Smith will definitely rejuvenate what looks like an incredibly low looking team. You all know that of the players you still have that there are a good half dozen that when on top of their game will carry you home comfortably against any championship team. You have to forget the result a few weeks ago as that was part of the old regime. A big name like Brian Smith will bring confidence back to the team and you will see a vast improvement in application from your senior players.

Things can only get better and I'm sure they will.

Thanks super cas, that is a good perspective. I think when our teams meet for the 3rd time this season it will be a good benchmark as to how far we've progressed under Smith.

Cheers mate.