I don't think that many Wakey fans will be glad, we'll take the mickey and have a good laugh but not many will go further than that imo.

Jamie Langley is a quallity addition to any side imo.

It's always good to get the better of cas in derbies and have some good old banter. Always want cas to finish below us.

All that said, would be sad to see the club nosedive and be rooted to the foot of the SL table and in genuine danger. I would think of wakey fans would not be happy to see that.

All the best, hope things pick up (but not too much

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As a side comment, when we played the derby a few weeks ago my view was that the cas team looked very unfit and a good conditioner may be a shrewd investment.

I remember their glee at the last franchise round when they thought we were out of SL for good, I remember them with their rigged feasibility study to get the council to scrap newmarket. I also remember their letter to the public enquiry.
I find it hard to be sympathetic to the cas club management.

not a good way of keeping your job dissing your club

This.

Cas are just the team we love to hate in a lot of ways, yes it's a source of amusement when they go through any of their all too regular humiliations, but I'd never wish them any serious harm. I hope they get back on the horse soon as I really enjoy the derbies and and hopefully one day have both WMDC clubs as regular playoff attendees.

I reiterate the sentiment of most people on this thread. It is difficult times for Cas at the moment but I hope they come through this stronger and better.

As pointed out above, some of the interaction between clubs and trying to scupper plans such as for new stadia is distasteful and people who took part in this I wish no good fortune on. For the genuine, respectable fans and employees of the club I wish them well. I want them in SL but I also want Fev in SL too (can't you see why I don't work at Red Hall?)

Best of luck and I look forward to our matches next season.

Imagine if Cas finished 1st and Wakefield 2nd, the RFL would just be crying?! (Mind you that would never happen..one can dream)

Their pack have looked a bit overweight for quite a while. Worst offenders being Huby and Emmit who are well out of condition. Even Milner is piling on the pounds! Long may it continue.

...and we beat you in the Grand Final!

You're right - never going to happen.

Wakey 1st and Cas 2nd, now that's a different story!

you have a point

I gather that they've just quietly recruited Ben Cooper into that role, who was sacked from Hull FC and banned from any involvement in the game for 12 months following the Gleeson scandal.

Nearly in the same league as Jarrod Hickey.

Not even with he aid of mind altering substances.

We didn't even finish first when we were in NL1 for 2 seasons !

Bang on slugger, after this latest nonsense I see no point in the RFL even risking a licensing procedure next time around.
On a side note sky sports are suggesting the bulls did not get paid yesterday, apologies if this has got a mention elsewhere!!

Yes we did, the second time.

I stand corrected. Just sneaked it in the end I think.

I recon we are looking at a 13 team SL for the remaining 2 years of this (the final) licencing period. P & R back on for 2015 and just in time for Bulls to come back up. This scenario would probably keep the likes of Fev and Halifax happy who I think will openly admit they are not ready for SL yet. There is also a bit of a push for a SL1 and SL2 consisting of 10 teams in each but I think this is light years away IMO.

For me it's self interest all the way. We need Cas more than we don't.

If they went I don't reckon we'd pick up many fans of junior players - perhaps an open run to franchise is the only real bonus.

We don't need another expansion club, the RFL might but we don't.

We do need a traditional big derby and a local rival with all the interest that brings. This for me outweighs any advantage in Cas going under.

However as Jack says, the existing management are lower than a snakes belly and I'd be loathed to help them - but if push and shove we might have to.

We ain't a charity case yet Vasty, and unlike some clubs (ie Bulls) we haven't got the begging bowl out either.

I'm still of the view that Cas will scrap GH, move to NM, then trouser the brass from the WR sale to pay of their debts, buy out RW, restructure the club from top to bottom and buy some decent players.

That's what I'd do - it's a great opportunity that will never come around again.

Never said you were you sensitive young booby.

I was just taking sides on the stuff Cas hope the wither and die and the hope it all turns round next season argument.

Oh, and you are a bit of a charity case on the pitch at least

Can't disagree - especially the last bit.

The BOD at Cas Tigers know that moving to NM would be a total disaster and attendances would be better in NL1 staying at Wheldon Road. Its a non-starter and would only happen to a club been kicked-out of their ground. i.e. Swinton playing at Bury or Bulls potentially playing at Valley Parade.