New junior signings


Seen Cristian Ackroyd before but Lewis Wray looks a big chap almost Wayne MacDonaldesque

I thought the photo showed three juniors! The coaches are looking younger and younger these days.

Glad to see Cristian Ackroyd progress. Like him every time I see him, certainly the best H/B we've produced at junior level since Brough IMO. Make a change to see a creative player given a vote of confidence rather than signing so Aussie junior reject like the lad we had in 2015 who went to Bradford or the Kiwi lad who didn't settle. Cristian Ackroyd has to be at the very least as good as those.

Needs to bulk up a little though looks fragile though seems to be able to take the knocks.

We are bringing through some cracking backs and forwards lately so I agree it would be great to bring through a halfback who has that quality about him. they seem a rarity these days.

I guess all these kids coming through now should emphasis the benefit to Wakefield of Club 1873. As a member since day 1 I am delighted to see so much home grown talent now coming through the system in both the juniors and first team squad.

How do u go about getting involved with club 1873?

I think you can do it online or if not then you'd be able to go into the shop in the Ridings and do it.

Can you - I requested that yonks ago - is there a link?

No idea, you definitely could when I signed up but that was ages ago. You could probably do it over the phone as well if you rang the shop.

Go into the shop, sign up for 'Commit 6', get 6 numbers for 1873 and get your season ticket for next season, all for the bargain price of £26 a month.
If you're really lucky, you might get your mug on their Twitter page, just like me!

You had to sign up before end of Feb to be able to get the season ticket offer

Oh well, didn't realise that but nothing stopping people nipping into the shop and signing up for Club 1873.
I will be going in soon, as I have another £10 win burning a hole in my pocket!

I've been in 1873 a couple of years never won owt, joined commit 6 in Feb and have won 3 times


Admitidly £10 vouchers but still a wins a win

Will dagger playing for Warrington, wasn't he one of our juniors, or am I mistaken?

Heard Richard Kelly left as head of youth, who has replaced him? Seemed to be doing a good job

If thats true it will be a big loss

A massive loss if true considering a lot of the young players signed were down to the way Richard dealt with the lads and their parents

His twitter has changed - head of youth at Wakefield has been removed from his profile.

That's a shame, always liked reading his thoughts on the game.

Yes I am sure was one of ours as well.

Again?

Thought he was in his ideal position this time. Shame.

Was thinking that myself - second time at the club, third if you count him as a player.

I don't know him but some people can be very good at what they do but just can't handle the dream job when they get.

I'm sure there will be loads of finger pointing but maybe he's just to much the fan to be able to treat it like a normal job - that's my guess and it's just a guess.

Errm why even guess. You don't know any of the circumstances.

Aren't you guessing with that statement?

Surprising and disappointing if true as he's been doing a very good job and is well liked. Has helped oversee an improvement in the RFL's academy grading and that will bear fruit.