To say that young players can be convinced to stay at WT, despite the uncertainty regarding the ground speaks volumes for MC and his team. I will say it again, I cannot in nearly 60 years remember so many potential top grade players signing for the club, in such a short space of time - and I don't think the production line is done yet is it?
Well done MC and whatever happens groundwise I would not attach any blame to him.

Totally agree with this.
Some great things happening with recruitment and the "production line" of youngsters is the best we've had in 30 years and how refreshing it is that they want to play for Trinity.
Again, well done to all involved

great news and well done to MC !!!!!

hopefully he will be playing in a brand new stadium in year 5 of the deal!!!!

Full credit to MC on this news; after watching our best players get hoovered up by the 'big' clubs for so many years, it's fantastic to see young lads showing faith in the club.

But - I don't think it's a coincidence that the youth coaching set-up has changed recently; Richard Kelly has to take some credit for the quality of the kids coming through, and their commitment to the club that created them. Stadium issues aside - happy days.

Totally agree.

Great stuff. To be fair the retention of potentially top class players is 'exceptional ' for us. No I wasn't 'thick' as only just announced .

He certainly lived up to the hype today, great prospect.

I think you can use the old rugby adage that you can only play wats in front of you in this case.

Clearly there is sod all MC can do about the ground he can however build a team and a club - which imho is exceptional!

This is amazing news. I certainly didn't expect 5 years but it demonstrates the belief there is in Wakefield. Well done.

It is fantastic news, and a real statement of intent.

Well done all concerned.

This.
Batchelor is an exceptional talent and its great to see we are in a position to not only keep our youngsters, but tie them down to long term deals.
100% agree about Crowther too. Was brilliant against Leeds on boxing day and played well yesterday too. Hopefully we can get him tied down to a long term deal as well before the "big clubs" come knocking.

Sorry I meant Andrew Fafita!

Brilliant young player just hope he isn't rushed into playing too many games patience is required dip him in and out,sucsess a waits this lad

No I wouldnt flog him to death as I wouldnt with Crowther.

This is though where the differences from last year come in.

Toward the latter part of last year Sio and Ashurst looked burnt out. Kirmo also injured there were times I think when certain players didnt neccessarily need to be played.

Stick with the 3 experienced heads but every so often rotate and bring in Batch or Crowther. They are ready

Going back to what Michael Carter was saying that £10k was taken in the shop.

If some of this was memberships, it would be interesting to see where we are at now numbers wise for memberships.

Also, the type of mark up on ISC, as the more we sell, the more we need to but etc.