The cost of running the junior set up has always been way more than the money brought in by 1873 - so the question is irrelevant.



That cost includes all admin / coaches / training facilities etc.. not just player contracts.

I think you make a good point here; whilst MC's honesty about our situation is a refreshing change and will probably have a ring of familiarity to around 50% of SL Chairmen, it could be time to start changing the tone of the conversation a bit. If the wider (non diehard) Wakefield public start hearing some positive stuff about the future of the club under new, transparent, sensible stewardship, they may be more inclined to get on board.



And when I say positive, I don't mean the 'these deals won't last forever' double-glazing kind of positivity, that was the trademark under AG; "we're doing it tough and we need your help" is probably about right - "we'll sell all the players if you don't get on board," not so much.

Having helped out at Salford last year every payday was a nightmare. It is not just the players wages you have to find each month, but also the payments to The tax man. In the months when there is very little income coming in, this is a nightmare as your debt to the taxman start to build again. I am not trying to be negative, just pointing out how things are. But in my opinion Wakey have some of the best and most loyal fans around, so your club needs revenue streams NOW. Buy your season tickets, and whatever else brings money into your club, and do it now. Good luck, and see you next year.

Thats not what he asked so it is relevent!



Pretty sure he meant does ALL the money raised by club 1873 go towards junior development or is it/can it be used in other areas? Whether the junior development is supplemented by other funds isn't the issue, but does all that money raised go to the kids or has some payed the bills?

None has paid any bills as there has always been a substantial shortfall to cover junior development.

I only get to 3 or 4 matches per year due to work and distance.

Was MCs meeting with Sir RW  yesterday or next Wednesday

We're doing it tough and we need your help

Very droll!



Would you consider a weekly update on the website, or perhaps sending something out with the Lottery results email, so we know where we are?

Yes it's just physically finding the time to do it at the minute. I'm also a single parent and my little boy still comes first for me. Spoke to Andy Morgan today about putting something out and want to do another piece with Wakefield express next week

Stop messing about on here then and get summat sorted.