I meant the action the club took with regard to Tronc and Brough. In my opinion, the club acted correctly. I can't comment on the rumour that the club failed to fulfill it's obligations to Tronc, because I have no idea what those obligations may have been, or how they may not have been honoured. All I know is what Tronc himself stated publicly, in the press, that he was happy and settled (but hated the weather). Then the chance to play for Brisbane arises, and suddenly everything is crap, his form slumps, his missus is unhappy, etc. etc. I can't see the point in hanging on to someone who doesn't want to play for you and won't put in the performances he's capable of. I'd rather spend the money on the Gledhills of this world, even if he isn't a Shane Tronc yet.

Likewise Brough. People can believe that Broughy would have given his all for the club and played out the remainder of his contract, if they want to. I think that's a complete crock of crap. We got the best deal we could under the circumstances. It may not look a good deal, but it was the best one available to us.

Can't accept that. We were not good on friday, but there was no lack of effort IMO.

I've no problem with that.

In terms of player movements, we have had:

Tronc for new player
Brough for Cooke
Newton for Kirmond
Plus, new boy Gledhill and a deal for Korki which will assist with next years squad.

That's it. Cooke was the player we agreed as the replacement for Brough - it's only the timing which meant that Cooke was here before Brough left, but Brough was going no-where until we signed Cooke. Now JK needs to get Cooke to work for us within the team dynamic - and who knows how long that might take, but it will.

Brough's new deal was for 2011 onwards and could be budgeted accordingly.

There is a small balance between the in's and the out's, but no-where near what some seem to think I'm afraid!

Agreed, effort commitment was there, composure, skill, creative ability to create anything wasn't.

bloody hell mate id like to see what you think a gaping hole looks like!

In terms of numbers we have replaced.

In terms of quality and skill and prob (£ wages) - no chance.

I think we acted properly and made all the right moves considering the circumstances. Cooke was the mistake, if we had have signed any other SL pivot or even a decent championship one like Ben Black things would not have looked too bad. Hull Kr lost a lot of money on the guy and got shut for a reason
I was willing to give him a chance but that pathetic attempt at a tackle on Whiting confirmed what I have thought after his first few games.

I don't think criticising [iall[/i fans is fair, and in many ways it's just as detrimental to the club than having a dig at club staff, but I suppose we all have very high standards now Kear has shown us what he [ican[/i do with several squads of differing skill levels and we are BLOODY FRUSTRATED!!! I think it feels different this time around (as a few older fans have stated) because we are starting to have the belief we are a good team, a top 6 team.
I've only ever lost faith in Kear once and that was briefly at half time against Leeds at home a few years ago, we trailed about 0-40 but the lads came up with a solid 2nd 40 minutes and we've coped ok until now and I for one am sure JK will have us all worshipping him again once a few more bodies are available. At the moment there isn't much competition for places and I think a few key players are having confidence issues so it's not through lack of effort or skill as to why we are having a lull in form, which is a good thing in a way.

:/

actually 0-48, remember it well because it was my son's first game ! after i asked him if he wanted to watch leeds and his reply was "wakefield till i die" just like my dad...poor deluded child !

ps..we NEED a scrum half!

please some good news PLEASE !!!! We need it and fast been terrible since Brough gone there has been nothing at all . Infact the news has better news than our club

COOKE for Brough cooke will be good but we need a scrum half and quickly . He is not a direct replacement.

The away supoort against Hull was the worst ive ever seen - we took about 100 fans ... PPL are protesting with there feet now and the crowds have been worrying but the type of footie were playing at the mo is certainly not helping...

there are some good players here in Aus who would do a good job for the club in the short term...

will be interesting to see if the club picks one of them up... or goes with another from the Robinson stable??

I worry about the Charlie Leano rumour... looks VERY ordinary in the australian game even in the second tier, but Superleague is much slower so he might do ok!

you disgust me at times

Is the announcement (hinted at by TRB) coming this week?? Friday now.

As far as i know it's still set for today.

The Express covers a little of the announcement today on page 3.

Come on then spill the beans - I won't get to see a WE till tonight

Visit the SWAG site for a brief summary.

Facilities sound excellent, just what Wakefield need.

Very big boost to the project IMO, and gives it genuine community status, rather than appearing to be something that's just been engineered for our needs alone. Excellent news, and a very significant step.

You'd be mad NOT to want this on you're doorstep , surely!

Can someone put the details up on here as I can't seem to get on to the swag site and don't live in wakey so can't get the express

Thanks

Here you go buddy....


Latest Developments:

30| 04 | 2010:

Further details of the services on offer at the new Community Stadium were announced today in a press conference held in the lecture theatre at Wakefield College’s Thornes Park Campus by the Wakefield & District Community Trust.

The Trust revealed that in addition to the stadium, a proposed two storey Educational and Elite Performance Centre together with indoor and outdoor training amenities are set to be situated at the site. A four court sports hall, a fitness gym, a medical treatment room, several class rooms, a restaurant and a massage suite are all proposed to be incorporated into the Centre.

Adjacent to the Centre will be an indoor training building which will house a full size pitch suitable for Rugby and Football. This structure will also feature three seven-a-side football pitches and a four lane 100m running track. Such a facility will prove to be invaluable in the winter months when many sports clubs suffered major disruptions due to the extreme weather conditions the country experienced earlier this year.

It is anticipated that this facility will be used by collages, local sports clubs and the health service, truly making this development one for the community.