Isn’t this just unofficial guesswork and not from a club source but a media source? I don’t see Pat O’donnovan in there for example. It’s probably not far off right though.

He’s a squad player so should be. Doesn’t help that the squad page on the club website has been down for weeks.

I'm not sure, seemed to cover off the majority but the rest can be covered prior to posting I'm sure. Echo on what Vasty has said, club website should cover this stuff.

Still no squads listed on official Trinity website.

Been like that for weeks I’m afraid.

It is a relatively simple build so hopefully it goes with out issue and the club will have a design and build contract in place.

Generally a lot of main contractors won’t touch stadia as they are viewed as high risk schemes and do have a history of haemorrhaging money.

I’m a little surprised the contractor who is doing it has taken it on as a lot of the directors have had bad experiences with stadia in the past all be it at another company and we’re adamant they wouldn’t touch one again.

Hopefully the risk has been factored out and it goes smoothly.

I’m a bit of a stadium nerd as you know. However it’s all about factors.

1. The stand is as I say relatively small, so none of the steelwork will be specially made, should all be stock. The bigger you go the more difficult it gets as you probably know and this stand I’d really quite modest.

2. It’s stand alone so no nasty joints to other structures, often a killer problem.

3. Demolition of previous structure should be easy as it’s a hugely primitive structure, wouldn’t be surprised if it had no foundations.

4. Access is superb and site is flat.

5. I’d suggest they took it on because 12 million is a top mark price with plenty of wiggle room. I’d suggest it’s 20% above standard cost and double what it would have cost 5 years ago.

Can’t see any fear of an overspend or any serious delays. Helps that essentially it has council backing all be it on a third party level. I reckon most developers would see it as a fair bet.

As with every season if we survive its a successful season.

is it top 5 again for semis?

That’s true. These are little things Wakefield trinity never do particularly well with.

Quote: Trojan Horse "Isn’t this just unofficial guesswork and not from a club source but a media source? I don’t see Pat O’donnovan in there for example. It’s probably not far off right though.'" Yep, just from here https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-trini ... -runs-out/ As discussed, with lack of official listings, this was the best I could find.

Quote: Trojan Horse "Isn’t this just unofficial guesswork and not from a club source but a media source? I don’t see Pat O’donnovan in there for example. It’s probably not far off right though.'" Yep, just from here https://www.totalrl.com/wakefield-trini ... -runs-out/ As discussed, with lack of official listings, this was the best I could find.

As we found out at the tail end of last season barring a hiccup, the players seem to want to play for poaching and he seems to have connected with the players which is always a good start . Carry on from where we left off I say and we’ll certainly raise a few eyebrows with our style of play .Miller and Lino are going to be a force to be reckoned with if we can keep them both on the field .Thought we always went well with two quality hookers on the field ,so be interesting to see how Willie plays hood ,and who will partner him if anyone . For me Willie has breathed some fresh air into the squad/club which had gone stale the last year or so ,and whilst Chester had done an admirable job on a tight budget IMO he overstayed his welcome ,and it’s great to have some fresh impetus and ideas in the coaching department . We are solid up front ,got a great back line ,I feel we are in a good place player wise as long as we can keep the majority of them on the field ,we are good to go and up for the fight ,mid table everyday of the week for me .

Even without injuries, hooker is the position that concerns me most. Hood is obviously first choice, personally I think Walker is the best interchange option.

Apparently, Liam Kay has been coached all pre-season in this role.

Thought Bowes was the star of the youngsters, he could easily do a few stints.

Personally think Kay is better than Walker and is a hooker all day long.

I agree. I think we are well stocked at 9.

Hood
Kaye
Walker/Bowes
Poching (in emergency)

To me seems like good depth. Bowes stood up well on Boxing Day and all though he’s not ready to start he proved he can come off the bench and do a decent job of needed imo.

I’m more worried about halfbacks.

Lino and miller I think will be great but other than Gaskell there’s not much quality back up. Suppose if needed some young lad would get their shot.