Actually ive just looked back and it was £1k I offered so I'll stick to my original figure of £1k, must have been a different rugby club I spent £500 on

No problem, I'll sort that as well, sir Rodney is a long time family friend, he attended my mums funeral back in may and helped write an article about my dad in the wakey express when he died 13 years ago, I reckon I'll wrap him round my finger no probs

The rent is supposed to be paid to the trust, does it say which Trust? Maybe it's Rodders Trust

That's what I'm assuming.

Just to muddy the waters further, I spotted this a few weeks ago. Can't see a connection to RW or anyone else we know about so hopefully it's just a red herring... https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/10928602

Just to muddy the waters further, I spotted this a few weeks ago. Can't see a connection to RW or anyone else we know about so hopefully it's just a red herring... https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/10928602

Well we'll just have to see

That was the old GH scheme

We sold Westerman to pay for planning fees and the expectation was that Waystone would give us the land and we would have to find the cost to build the stadium selling WR.

The new plan has all been entirely funded by Lateral in terms of planning. Cost to build the stadium will be cross-funded by the rest of the development.

Just got back from a few days away to see all this depressing news. Whilst I always try to be a half glass full person it was always in the back of my mind that there would be a further sting in the tale as WMDC clearly have no interest in the club and how valuable it is as a brand to our city.
Our labour run council have to be one of the most incompetent going and I really hope that MC & the trust are willing to fight for what is right as they have my families 100% support.
Shame on you WMDC & YC. Also shame on the Wakefield Express for publishing such a biased one sided article.
Like others I am prepared to commit money to a fighting fund and will support the club wherever possible.
This whole murky pond of secret meetings, back-scratching & failed promises needs to be brought out into the open once and for all.

"The future of the new Belle Vue proposal now rests with the Club and a Trust who need to produce a robust business plan that clearly demonstrates how they will generate income to meet the running costs and commercial rent."

From the original publicity splash.

With hindsight, the use of the indefinite article rather than the definite gives it all away. It was always "a" Trust, not "the" Trust. Rodney was always there.

The end of year accounts for Wigan Warriors show that in 2014, £279,381 was paid in stadium rental costs. 17 home fixtures were played at the DW, 2 of which were challenge cup games and 2 were play-off games. In 2015, £322,824 was paid in stadium rental costs.

Taken from wigan forum

Completely agree. Like you and others have said, I'd happily stick some cash in towards any fight.