Of course we were prepared for the worst, SKY and Eddie Hemmings in particular had been running a campaign all season where the narrative was Wakefield were certainties to lose their licence. Eddie Hemmings never missed an opportunity to tell the world that Wakefield were the obvious candidates to go down, he must have run out of different ways to say it.

By the time the Franchise decision was made it was almost a fact that Trinity were the worst Licence applicants and no other club was in danger.

So of course we were prepared for the worst because whether we actually were the worst seemed to make no difference to SKYs and Eddies desired outcome.

However, the one thing that Andrew Glover had done well was to get our franchise application right!

So none of the prophets of doom and all their drip drip mind bending suggestive brainwashing of the masses made any difference because in the end we weren't the worst applicants and Blake Solly said as much in his interview alongside Glover from Belle Vue.

There was a strong suggestion that 2 or 3 others were weaker than Wakefield and, whether you like it or not, Castleford were one of them!

In answer to the original question. None.

Next year is arguably bigger than this.

Disagree with you there Jonh.

Whilst ever the people involved with the club have enough spirit and fight, we will always have another "life".
Not good for the ticker though and it would make a pleasant change to be challenging in the top half of the table

I've looked all over for this - does anyone have any proof of this "strong suggestion" ? Who were the 2 or 3 clubs with a weaker application than WTW in 2012 ?

Castleford for starters

Proof ?

His mate at the Cas club shop told him.

There was a definite BBC article around September 2011 from Blake Solly that stated we were in on merit. IIRC it insinuated (not definite before people get their kinickers in a twist) that Bradford, Cas, Salford and one of the hull clubs had weaker applications than ours, and that we were branched with the other hull club, Huddersfield and Widnes.

Indeed, how quick Cas fans are to forget that they finished below Wakey in 2012 & 2013. 2 good years later and they seem to think they have been a top side for years!

I wouldn't be at all surprised if Cas had been in danger of not having their licence renewed at the time. The club was being run into the ground. I don't see why anyone finds it hard to admit/accept that Cas and wakey came close. I know I was terrified at the time that we wouldn't get it renewed.
Just another example of childish things some people argue about between rivals. The facts are that both clubs were poor at that time and if we're being honest both were holding the sport back; that one of us was slightly less poor than the other is not something to crow about!

Trouble is - we still are

.

Apparently we are are not despite much evidence to the contrary

Instead of being a hypocrite, you show me proof that Wakefield were definitely down had Celtic Crusaders stayed in Super League.

We are a profitable club and set to be debt free by December without the aid of a sugar daddy or indeed a frozen food daddy God rest his soul.

I wonder how many other professional Rugby League clubs will boast that

It was a joke, dear me.

Quote ="The Avenger"Instead of being a hypocrite, you show me proof that Wakefield were definitely down had Celtic Crusaders stayed in Super League.'" This suggests we weren't. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/14310208

Quote ="The Avenger"Instead of being a hypocrite, you show me proof that Wakefield were definitely down had Celtic Crusaders stayed in Super League.'" This suggests we weren't. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/14310208

Quote ="Wildthing"This suggests we weren't. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/14310208'" Do you think he'll go away now

Quote ="Wildthing"This suggests we weren't. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/14310208'" Do you think he'll go away now

My answer wasn't aimed at you my Trinity supporting friend but rather the mangy pussy from across the common

We can all pray yes!!

Fair do's. If the philosopher of truth Andrew Glover believes it thats good enough for me.

As opposed to a lying sneaky troll?
No contest.

Tigerade or Richard Wright?

I wouldn't insult Richard Wright in that way.

Well,it was nice while it lasted

The thread will be tidied up (and troll free) later once I have time.