That whole era was mental. Wildcats, seriously? We had one of the most iconic names and brands in the whole of sport, nevermind Rugby league. Unfortunately we've also been run by cretins as long as I can remember.

Having said that Wildcats was by no means the worst name change. Anyone remember Halifax Bombers? Bombers? Really? That was followed by a hasty name change to 'Bluesox', which is arguably even worse.

Never been a fan of the name Wildcats it offers too scope for the mickey takers, but surely we're not that desperate that we have to blame that for an 80 nil thrashing!

I'm certainly not blaming the name but this threads about the name!

The negative connotations associated with the 'Wildcats' get ever stronger!

Wakefield Whiteflags

I thought it had changed to Wakefield Nil, that's what I kept reading on the twitter thread.

Correct, Cas tried to register as Cougars but were informed Keighley had beaten them to it. Worked out OK though as the Tiger name goes with the "black and amber" strip. I've always preferred Trinity myself.