Who is the senior player calling for a strike.

Just seen the article. Was wondering the same myself!

Is there a link to this article. Thanks.

Some played like they were on strike last season.

Up the Trin

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Don't know but he wants to get into the real world, and then find another club.

In different circumstances, I might have guessed at Broughie.

Hi RC, please don’t read into this as a pop at you, but I don’t think we should be putting names to this rumour until we know if any of this is true

I'm 100% behind the players and their union on this.

If the sport cannot afford to honour contracts, then the sport is morally void and does not deserve saving.

Take your point BLM, but I only referred to Broughie because as far as I know he isn't a Trinity player anymore, as I understand.

We are currently one of six clubs who have not settled so no real problem. If we become the only club then yes it does because the question would be why. I know we are not the wealthiest of clubs but in this respect we are not unique and therefore it becomes a question of management. I expect we will claim the £1000 per furloughed staff brought back if they come back of course.
We will just have to see what develops but time is fast running out with training due to start soon. What I fear is another restart with players leaving to cut the budget to be replaced by cheaper options which was ok when we had the play off system but not now. We could then go the majority of the season without a win but not now especially when the club wants us to sacrifice the cost of our season tickets.

So they dont take a pay cut and theres a potential for the club to go under

But there are potential loans and other ways of bridging the gap.
You might not like the terms given there are other ways for the club to support you.

For what it's worth I would take the cut but only if it were equal. I wouldn't like it if I was taking a bigger cut than others.
I don't mind there being a lower limit though.

Without knowing all the details it's poor form to criticise the senior player.
We have no idea why this is happening or whether it is even just paper talk.

I don’t know if you listened to Michael Carter on Monday night’s Q&A with the fans. He believes all 12 SL clubs will be releasing payers at the end of this season. M C estimated as many as 60 SL players may have to go part time, possibly with Championship clubs. I hope common sense prevails, and players take whatever is offered now until/if the sport recovers.

Great post.



I cant believe you have actually said that.

Sacrifice???


How about then that if we don't we won't have a club left to support or watch?

While the current economic situation is so volatile i have to ask who would you side with in this situation
Player A who is looking after himself and his family (As the majority of us are now)
Or
WAkefield Trinity RLFC (under mr Carter} who knows the extent of what it costs to run the club based upon income or lack of it
As a business owner I know where my vote would go and while it may be harsh sometimes cuts have to be made and you maybe have to take one step back to take two steps forward.

A rugby career is short and earnings have to be maximised I fully understand that but this is unprecedented times and if you sign for a club line wakefield in the first place you are probably not guaranteed top wages so then why expect to not have cuts when the club has no income.

For me the club always comes first players have a shelf life and while we should look after them as much as possible the club should still be there when they have gone

An incentive to players could be based around league position at end of season I don’t know the exact figures for league positions or if that has altered with covid but maybe bonus could be paid pro rate to wage cuts to finish higher up,the table

When all is said and done thousands have died during this terrible situation and I have lost a friend and a family member but life has to go on and an agreement between club and players has to be reached that is realistic my one hope is that the players union are talking to clubs having an understanding of there income / expenditure and not just talking to as a blanket representation for all players no matter what club they play for.

You don't have to be Einstein to work out who our player will be.
have the six clubs started training yet? if not how is the season starting in almost 2 weeks ?

I agree but there is only so much that can be passed onto the supporters because I believe we already pay more than most clubs when additional items like bar access and drink prices are added.

Do tell then "Einstein......"

If my company said you need to take a pay cut or the company could go under then id agree has so.e money is better than none i feel for any player who has to drop some money but surley its better to have some than none at all as been stated there will be a fair few players looking for clubs come the end of the season so why risk employment now..not having a pop at any player has i get them but formost to myself is the future of wakefield trinity

They should try being self employed.

Is that a suggestion or a moan?

When you say "passed on" here we are [ionly[/i talking about refunds for season tickets - and many on here - like myself - would not want to receive one.
As for going to the bar and drinks, that's a personal choice.
Some of the season ticket holders that I go with don't go to the bar etc.

Quite right BG, I've heard it a few times from some of his mates that BLM never goes to the bar