So you’re a grass/pitch expert are you.

Well you are wrong. We were scheduled to start training on the new pitch at BV in January. This is on record from the moment the old pitch was dug up FACT.

This was on the manufacturer’s say do, not a random decision by us.

We have followed their guidelines throughout end of debate.

And yet again the manufacturer was correct, pitch passes second unnecessary inspection.

Maybe if people weren’t passing on half baked nonsense like you have on this occasion (sorry you’re normally ok) we wouldn’t be having to put up with this nonsense- just a thought.

What really annoys me is that the Leeds pitch, which had more sand on it than Blackpool beach at the start of the season and was in a far worse state than BV got far less stick and no inspections as far as I recall. No teams seemed to care about that, yet I can't imagine it was very nice to play on, but Fatnamara and co didn't moan about that.

It's funny but they didn't like us when we had crap facilities but were happy to patronise, they seem positively terrified of us now we are getting our act together, makes you sick - though not as sick as the number of so called Trinity fans join in with them.

From the HKR twitter

RFL STATEMENT – WAKEFIELD PITCH INSPECTION

The RFL have determined that Friday’s Betfred Super League fixture between Wakefield Trinity and Hull KR can go ahead as scheduled at the Be Well Support Stadium.

An inspection of the playing surface has been conducted, with officials of both clubs present, following issues since the pitch was re-laid during the off-season.

An independent consultant confirmed that the playing surface has improved significantly in the 17 days since the Huddersfield fixture on 3 March, and the RFL Board have therefore ruled that the match can go ahead as planned.

Buy your tickets and travel for Friday’s game here.

I presume we lose the Sky money and possible increased sponsorship opportunities a game on the TV brings. We also had to do additional remedial work after the Catalan game, all of which cost us money which apparently we are short of.

Well something was wrong for our game against Catalan or were their players and some of ours just self harming to make us look bad. It appears you are more knowledgeable than the rest of us so why did these injuries happen ?. The outcome is that currently every home game it gives the RFL and the opposition a chance to publicly discredit the club.

It is possible but that is best described as an unquantifiable figure and subject to many outside influences like the weather, limited number of supporters and it being on a Friday night. The Sky money is fixed and not effected by the above.

If I remember rightly from what Carter said, we always lose out when on Sky as it isn't enough compared to the gate receipts.
And it reduces each time you are on.

So ideally, our away games are on Sky, home games are not.

Funny you should say that, yes, i am. For many years in fact.

Why i'm bothering to respond i don't know but it will be my last comment on the subject as it's time to concentrate on the rugby played on it. The club were fully aware of the risks involved in going with that much loading so soon and at that time of year. They likely would have got away with it had they stuck to just the training but 5 games in about as many weeks on top during Jan/Feb is probably what did for it. Just because the theory says it could be used doesn't mean it should. It was just a decision that just didn't pay off. It happens, we move on.

The key now is to get it right as soon as for when those other interested parties come round for their look eh?

Would that still be the case though with the reduced capacity? I'd have thought the figures would probably be very similar either way.

Anyway, more importantly can we raise a team for Friday? How's Kay's arm injury? Is Langi back, doesn't his HIA protocol finish just before? Will the (for me) unfortunate Butler ever get another run? A short turn around after a tough game and golden point isn't helfpful without much scope to rest & rotate anyone.

I don't know regarding the SKY money, but seeing as it passed I suspect SKY will have to pay.

We have not had to pay any extra as far as I'm aware for any remedial work. The pitch supplier supplied new covers as part of the ongoing process. It is still under the suppliers guarantee and as we have followed their guidance, then you work it out,

I know you are desperate to sling muck Rhubarb, but this is really poor.

This would suggest that yesterday's inspection was carried out by people who were responsible for the inspection "17 days" previous and passed it OK. Why was there any suggestion that 17 days later it would be anything other than "significantly improved"

Some dick at Sky created a drama that Hull KR were happy to ride on.

Just get the 2 points now Wakefield !!!! Let’s give everyone something else to moan and worry about !!!

Can’t blame Sky. It was the RFL and RL Commercial that requested the change.
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Come lads they’re running scared. Never have a better chance of getting off the mark.

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I believe we have more players out than them.

Jowitt, Murphy, Gaskell, Bowden, Hood, Tanginoa,.

Plus possibly missing Langi, Crowther or Smith I was told today.

I have no doubt though that after last week if we can back up that effort at Salford that success will be coming the players and clubs way very soon.

Can’t wait for this one and I hope everybody attends and rallies behind the team to get that win.

Just a shame that the decision for the go ahead is so late in the day.
Let's hope that after the massively improved performance at Salford and with a good following from KR, we can have BV rocking on Friday night and gain our first 2 points of the season.

Come on Trin !

out of those, Smith would cause Mash real selection problems if out. let's hope he makes it.
Also surprised Liam Kaye not a doubt

Interesting that we've brought Tom Forber brought in. Wigan obviously not concerned about him playing on our pitch.

Now then, you've got me wondering who you might be. Banging bass line. Banging tune. Banging album.

Allegedly Trinity have approached Whinos for Luke Hooley for a short term loan but were turned down by Rohan Smith.

Squad for Friday: https://twitter.com/WTrinityRL/status/1 ... KtlL0tAAAA Smith and Kay in there, hopefully both fit.

Squad for Friday: https://twitter.com/WTrinityRL/status/1 ... KtlL0tAAAA Smith and Kay in there, hopefully both fit.

Currently without:

Jowitt
Murphy
Gaskell
Hood
Bowden
Tanginoa
Proctor

That’s a good 7 starting players. No doubt I expect a headline to say “depleted Hull KR missing 4/5” rather than acknowledging Trinity doing it tough as per usual.

Again though that’s quite a horrific list. Every year it seems to be with us.

That said it cannot be an excuse. The team played well last week and should probably have got the win.

The team we have is more than capable of going a step further and winning if the attitude is same of the Salford game.

I’m looking forwards to Friday and can’t wait for this one. I really hope the players can go out there and show everyone we aren’t just here to make up numbers and we are to be taken seriously.

Full page
in daily star today dedicated to Will Peters bemoaning Wakefield pitch with pictures of players with cut and bleeding legs. Saying he Hope's he doesn't lose players through injury. On that playing surface.

The media and every club are absolutely loving smashing the club in the media at every opportunity.

It’s not mentioned once but multiple articles on multiple platforms daily. It was every day after the Catalans game, every day in run up to Hudds gamd and every day in run up to this game.

The fact remains that it has passed 3 inspections and has been deemed fit to play on. The club according to professionals have met the benchmark for game to be played in terms of criteria.

I’m getting fed up of seeing all these articles daily.

Those pictures are from a month ago? Certainly a fair few weeks old.