groundshare is the way forward.

yes but to keep our own identity or to merge?

own identity just like all other major sports teams that happen to groundshare.

What date was the planning application received by the council? and what is the Application No.? I would be interested to look at the proposals.

Correct. It's been stated time and again that our only hope of strengthening the club and competing on a more equal footing with the richer clubs was the move to Newmarket. Without this, and with our present structure, we have no long term, or even short term SL future, IMO.

I could be wrong here.



But dont i recall with regards the sale of our ground -- some connection to Sport England??



That the ground could only be sold upon condition that Trinty had firstly secured a new home to play from??

Thats also my view if Cas had to go to NM, no slating here mate , well said

I have no problems with sharing a ground, I just feel Glass Houghton is the beginning of a merger and the loss of identity for sporting Wakefield.



Myself and many others I know are in favor of sharing Oakwell with Barnsley FC, just not sure how viable it is. If it was done properly, there would be scope for increasing crowds at both Wakefield rugby league and Barnsley football games. If there was some incentive regarding season tickets/entrance fees, I'd probably go watch a few Barnsley games and that's coming from someone who gets bored senseless at just the thought of watching 90 minutes of football! No doubt it could work the other way.

I could live with either Barnsley or Glasshoughton. In the long term Barnsley might be the best option as if a big effort went in to promoting the club in the local schools I could see new fans coming. Problem is if attendances drop off and we have rent to pay plus lose ancillary income streams such as refreshments, corporate etc then might mean the club become unviable in the short term. Also, the fact we are called Wakefield Wildcats may also put Barnsley folk off watching someone else's team.

thanks,finally we agree on something

Barnsley has a good few amateur sides and no proffessional team to follow, You may pick up some of these but will it be as many who wouldnt make the short trip tp Oakwell ???



Both clubs are shafted by the RFL but i am so glad i am Cas , at least we still have the old ground.



I wish you lot all the luck in the world if NM goes tits up, I would welcome you to share GH (if it happens) but fear it would be the begining of the end for both clubs and in 2 years we will be arguing over the name of the RFL's new mongrel club..................



Scary times

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