I think his return helped turn us around, top tackler on Friday, you just can't knock that. No longer an attacking threat but every now and then he could still help out, especially if we run reserves this season.

Coaching the reserves next year, but will still be registered to play as a player,
Hopefully this is just in case we have a repeat of this year and are struck with injuries and have no one left.

As his time of playing 10+ games has come.

If that’s the case I’d be very happy for us and Danny

The team will get his experience when it’s needed
The young lads will learn from a true club legend
And Danny can move on to the next stage of his career with Trin

That’s got to tick every box

Danny has being awesome this year
I remember looking at him after the Wigan game

He looked mentally exhausted, white as a sheet In fact
Yet he gave a great account of him self on the pitch regardless

The SL show interviewed him at the end of Fridays game
Be interesting to hear what was said

At his testimonial dinner the other week Matty Ashurst spoke about the positive influence Danny K had at the club and said he can't imagine Wakefield without him. Think he will do a brilliant job for the reserve team, he's seen the highs and also the very lows of Wakefield and stayed around where many wouldn't have. Great to see he will still be playing a part whilst talking a bit of a backseat on the playing side

If this is correct then I think that's fantastic and exactly what DK has earned.

He's just the type of player you want around the club in whatever role he takes on ,as his commitments to this club has been outstanding and if that persona and work ethic rubs off onto the youngsters I can see only good coming from the match up

Our new JT.

If that's correct, it's a great outcome for everyone.

Nah, JT's no longer exists in fact I'm not sure they ever existed until JT created it. Modern life and the ambitions that come with it mean that Kirmo will have to move onwards and upwards, it may be at Trinity, it may not but I can't see him fulfilling the JT roll personally.

Does he have any coaching experience?

Great servant and ambassador for the club both on and off the pitch and if ever you needed proof of this, his performances this season have showed a level of grit, determination and quality that you cant coach. He's been awesome and it's fantastic news that he will remain at the club as both player and as part of the staff..

One thing about DK that increases his worth massively for us, regardless of how much he might play or coaching experience, is he seems to be the heart of the camaraderie and bond between our players off the field and one of the reasons why we've kept our star players at the club in recent years. For example Fifita almost left prior to signing his first extension but it was DK that persuaded him to stay.

Confirmed staying as player and coach on club website

I'm delighted for Danny and the club.

Win win situation for both club and kirmo

I'm told that for many years, long before SL, that Wakefield had a reputation for not looking after its players and rightly or wrongly not a good club to be at. Judging by the number of ex-players you see kicking around BV they certainly don't fall out of love with the club but I must admit few seem to progress up the ranks so to speak or publicly praise the club. That seems to have changed in the last few years with a lot of players who now seem happy to spend the bulk of their careers at the club, even end their careers with us. This was most exemplified by Tom Johnstones impassioned reaction to the belittling of the club by a dim-witted Sky pundit earlier in the season.

This new-found pride amongst players of all backgrounds can only bode well for the club, it won't be instant but year after year this feeling of pride and belonging to 'a good club' will pay dividends, I'm certain of it. This is in stark contrast to the past when at best Wakefield was considered a stepping stone and at worst a last resort.

Good stuff all round.

Think the pearman era was a particularly bad time for player relationships with the club , fast forward to the
Aiton era who openly says it’s the best club he’s ever played at and that includes the NRL and you know you are building something special .We are a club now that has well and truly shaken of that Micky mouse tag of yesteryear and looking forward to a bright future with a shrewd man at the top ,a quality team on the pitch and back room staff focused on delivering the goods ,and a stadium refurb on the horizon ,what’s not to get excited about .

Really glad Kirmo is staying for another year. He's been a real asset to the club both on and off the field, and is likely the best captain we've had in the 20 years in Super league

If being the prerogative word haha

Jokes and rivalry aside DK has been a phenomenal player not just for you guys but for SL in general. Glad he has a role going forward. Anyone that says he should have moved on are obviously jealous he played for wakey and that’s where he wanted to be. Good luck to Danny and trinity next year. That’s from a bulls fan

Amazing how easy things can happen, when someone genuinely wants to stay. This guy has held us together for 7 years

That's a really good post to see.
We fans don't always see what goes on at the club, only what's on the pitch, but Kirmo's commitment to the cause is absolutely clear.
I'm really happy that he's staying and with reference to Fishermanscap post it's great to see Wakefield perceived as a good place to be, whether kids in development or the work being done with the past players association.
Hasn't always been so. Credit to those who have worked so hard to change it.

My brother and we’re discussing this yesterday

There was a point where we were utterly on our knees as a club

Danny stayed when he could have picked any club to go to
Total club hero

I hope this is the start of his next chapter with the club and it last a long time

Nothing but good things to say about DK. He's played through the pain barrier countless times and proved himself a real warrior. Really pleased with next years arrangement!