Despite the fact that James "I'm a real boy!" Elston sat in front of us at the public meeting last year and confidently stated that we'd sold more season tickets at that point than at the same time the previous year? I believe it even got a round of applause.

Someone is telling porkies.

I do feel for the true Wakey fans, but I think you may be starting to understand that certain people have led certain people up a garden path.

Whatever the fans are able to decide/control in the near future, do not let any Knights in Shining Armour near the club.

Wildcats - Loyal fans, Terrible board

Don't believe that for a second, for once NGBC is on to something!

they might've sold loads of concession season tickets, which although may be spining things doesn't make the boast incorrect. It doesn't escape the fact that marketing or no marketing that figure is appalling and is one of the main reasons why the club struggles.

"On to something" with his accusations - afraid not

"On something" - possibly, as is anyone else who believes that the bank would release the charge they had on the ground without seeing the money it was owed in return.

WT had a 'long term' bank loan secured against Belle Vue, so that once we 'sold' this fixed asset then obviously the bank would want their loan back. WT then paid off the amount owing to the bank ie the sale of the ground paid off the £725,000 loan. HTH.

Loyalty is a two way thing. What have the club done this off season to deserve any more. In fact they have probably over performed by selling 500 with the ineot way they have marketed the club.

Merlin said was told but somebody at the club yesterday that they have sold 500 adult season tickets this year, that is one of the main reasons we are in this mess[/i"

This is incorrect. At the shareholders meeting, Mr. Elston stated categorically that we had sold only 215 season tickets. This was even used as an illustration of how we lag behind other SL clubs - those specifically mentioned were Leeds and Hull who both sell over 6000 season tickets per season. Our income from season tickets is miniscule compared to most other SL clubs (I believe Ted stated that we only make about £160,000). This means, of course, we have far less cash during the off season and consequently why we have been relying on a windfall payment from a developer. I think the various "membership" levels of season ticket we came up with this year was simply confusing and poorly marketed. We should have gone for a straightforward cheap deal to bring in the cash quickly, something like Bradford's masterstroke perhaps.

was it clarified if the 215 season tickets were full paying adult tickets or does this figure include junior passes as these would obviously further reduce the revenue as they are sold at a reduced rate through both the club and the partnerships with junior rugby teams within the area.

Whatever your thoughts on the rights or wrongs of the current board, most of us want whats best for the club and that means support. Having only 500 adult season tickets not only highlights why the club struggle to retain talent but also why they walk a fine line financially. Just 1500 more season ticket sales, which for a club like Trinity should be the minimum, would've given the club an extra £270k to play with.

It was not specified what type of season tickets had been sold, just that there was 215 in total (and to a value of approx £160,000)

should that be a value of 16k

Ted stated at the shareholders meeting that we reasonably expect to receive approx £164,000 from season ticket sales this season.

sorry i mis understood thought it mean't that from the 215 tickets sold 160k had already been raised.

The problem now is anyone who was hanging on to buy their season ticket after the xmas expense will now not part with their money until the future is clear, talk about a catch 22 situation.

Have you got any friendly games planned? maybe the fans can show support by turning up in numbers to these to help put some extra money into the club.