If you look at the RFU rules on primacy of tenure, it doesn't even go so far as saying that you have to own or have primary use, just that you would likely be able to switch a match date/time (eg for TV) with reasonable notice. I think the clause ended up being removed from the RFU criteria as it was found to be less than legal

The sooner the takeover the better.

Have they gone yet

Brian Carney insinuates there are doubts

Of course there are doubts, the prospective owner couldn't trust a word the two failures squatting at the top say

The Carter-Wells interview on Sky Sports seemed to say the MC has 1" more week" at the helm...

Also mentioned "plenty of announcements over the next 2 weeks".

We live in hope.

He probably considers his job done and now is the time to move on. The announcement are probably more to do with players being released or leaving.
He does like a TV appearance which he will probably regret most of all when he leaves.

Carter has said all along he was leaving at the end of the season, even before Ellis starting talking to the club. If as he claims they have 18/19 signed up for next year then i’d guess these are the announcements coming.

Who’s signed these 19 players?
Who’s scouted and recruited them?
Who’s evaluated their performances and adjudged them to be the quality & style required?

Most of all, how do they know the Coach for next year wants these players?

It gives me a cold shiver down my spine to think that Mick Carter is the one to do the signing and that Applegarth is the Coach who’s going to coach them in the Championship.

Exactly this. Do the same thing which just got us relegated and hope for a different result - insanity

Some people just find it too hard to let go.

You’re right, my head tells me now is the time to cut my losses and walk away from Trinity without so much as a glance over my shoulder toward Belle Vue

Let’s see if time can bridge the gap twixt my heart and my head

After the way he has ruined the club with his stupid rugby decisions ,I don't know how he has the front to say such things. If he had kept well away from the rugby side we may not have been saying goodbye to SL

It's been our problem for the last few years. Signing has-beens and never have-beens on long contracts then hoping the next coach can turn them into world beaters.

There seems to be a feeling, across social media, that the Championship will be a walk in the park. We could easily finish 4th or 5th in the league if we go with the same current formula.

That's what I'm doing until the takeover is confirmed and Carter, Applegarth and Minards are nowhere near the club at any level. The new owners deserve a chance, the old ones had it for several years and used them all up

Keep your powder dry, if our two leaders quit and their small band groupies follow, the club will be in a better place

It's the same fans who were telling us that Applegarth would get us a top 6 finish in Super League who are now telling us that we'll come top in the championship. I think we can all see that their judgement might be a little off

This. The amount of apologists at the club who have been happy with mediocrity is ridiculous.

I don't follow the owners, I follow Wakefield Trinity.

The season has been heart-breaking, but when I sing "Wakefield Til I Die" on the NS, I mean it.

I'll be there next year - hopefully with new owners - but I'll still be there.

So will I. Next year needs to be a positive momentum builder. Hopefully a strong squad and some finals and high finish. We supporters need to get behind that for sure.

Mc been interviewed by james deighton on bbc radio leeds (i seen it on fbook)amd he hopes the takeover be completed in ext 7 to 10days but hes hoped for that for last 5 months.
Also he says a playing squad of 20 to 22 next year with dual reg and loans

Are we to remain full time? Was that discussed?

So likely about 25 squad and full time academy. Would probably like to see a few more.

I really hope that Kershaw will be here next season. Said they were going to sit down with him. Him and Croft have been a good partnership this last few weeks vs some strong teams and I can see that going great guns in the championship with Jowitt at the back.

It’s all about building for next season now

Didnt say think it depends on ownership but guess alot does if ellis comes in and does a beaumont things could be totally different.dont see how 22 players is enough.around 15 to 16 currently stsying for next year or maybe signed from elsewhere bu spose young lads may get a chance which may be goid or in some cases may be bad

Ever the accountant, how terribly uninspiring. He just doesn't get it.