Don't know whether I am in minority or not, but to me the only way forward is for a merger - new identity, new strip, new name, nothing to link either club to its roots (and this from a supporter of 49years)

not many wigan fans there though also!

I agree. First and foremost I love the game. Ideally, I would like to see a successful Wakefield team competing with the best in Superleague. However, in reality there is a very real risk that if the staus quo is unchanged both Wakey and Cas could either disappear completely or have to eke out an existance in the lower league. If a new merged club located in the Wakefield District, without any ties to either club was created I would definately support it.

Without a ground it's pointless merging!!!
With a ground we don't need to merge, unless the rfl impose a new doctrine for the next franchise!
If we want any real long term success, there would be som sense in a merger.
if we don't, plod on as we are.
These are the decisions for the future, but I have no faith whatsoever in the people who will make them.

I'm with you.

Even with a new ground, which is far from certain (and on which the club and developers have been ominously silent in recent weeks) we'll still have 2 poorly funded clubs vying for the same supporters, talent and advertising revenue and as a result, providing the same mediocre product; that cycle needs to be broken - the harsh reality is that the Wakefield District cannot suppport two SL clubs.

A merged Wakefield District team with a brand new identity will attract a significant cash injection from the RFL and build a solid platform for the future, both on and off the field. Given the right marketing strategy, it could also generate significant interest from the public - 10k+ each week is not beyond the pale in my view, if it's sold properly.

Reality check - I don't think the current adminstration of the club is capable of delivering any of the above; as long as its run as a family affair with a colloquial, small-town, penny-pinching attitude, things will never change, new stadium or not.

Spot on

A district club, though whoever decided cas and wakey were the same district obviously came from the south and just look what damage he / she has done. But, it's obvious the capitol of this "Wakefield" district / metropolian blah blah etc. is Wakefield City and hence the name and ground should reflect this....Wakefield. But will Cas fans stand for this? Doubt it. But Wakefield it should be otherwise it would be like a club represesenting the whole of London being called Peckham or Tower Crows. Just ain't right.

I'm completely on message with the last few posts. Egos must be parked now for the benefit of RL in a heartland area. We must also be realistic about the timescales and chances of 'going it alone'. Hopefully, somewhere, 2 or 3 clubs are meeting to discuss!

To those who say they wouldn't follow a mereged team; the reality is if the 'built it they will come' strategy which has been behind our stadium plans is carried through you will be replaced and then some if a new, well resourced team in a shiny ground is procured.

But none the less the fact is we are in Wakefield district, and to my mind this would show preference.
Wakeford Wildtigers, just doesn't sound right, and i refuse to where a shirt of red, black, White, amber and blue!!!! Ooooh no girlfriend!!!!!!

Perhaps we consider a tartan?????

I'm liking it........not!!!
Although we may get more funding and security from the rfl for being a jock team, expansion etc. etc. etc.!!!!!