Think at the time there were nearly as many people getting in free as we’re paying ,so crowds looked decent but I don’t think he had much idea how to run a RL club . Remember it well getting hoodwinked like a lot of fans to a meeting at cedar court for some great news , I was in the second wave to be told of a share scheme or the likes , total spin . But the best of all was the Pearman debacle ,who ride into town like a knight in shining armour throwing his false money and promises about like confetti . A team of superstars were assembled and then the inevitable cheques started to bounce and the rest is history as they say . Could only happen to Wakey

The famous Ceder Court meeting, remember massive queue to get in for the biggest meeting in the clubs history. Rumour going around was Parkin was there to announce he bought the club someone even pointed what was supposedly his car in the car park .

Up the Trin

So what was the agenda / outcomes for the cedar court meeting? I’m curious.

To get the hundreds of fans present to sign up to the 1873 lottery. nothing more. Never felt so disappointed in my life

Glovers biggest mistake was entrusting the running of the club to James Elston.

I wonder if we're going to be disappointed again .

Considering how well things went during that 1st season I don't think we ever really recovered from the Pearman debacle during season 2.

Yes

Still a sore point with players even after all these years which is quite understandable really

Cool story bro, shame it’s not true!

Yes, couldn't agree more regarding this.

I was gobsmacked when I saw numbers of free tickets.

The discounted season tickets too, though I got the logic why it was done, the prices were set way too low.

Well the supporters were made to pay after they left and continue to do so.

At that time I remember approaching the turnstiles when Cas were playing and a bloke had a wad of complimentary tickets for sale. I remember saying I could get In cheaper and he knocked another fiver off. I heard later that the complimentary tickets were so basic hundreds were being photocopied and sold.

The good old days.

The Glover days were mental, I think he soon realised how difficult the task is and packed it in. I'm sure he just used it as free advertising for his business.

That and for getting drunk every game in the bar.

Didn't we have Francis Stephenson and Nick Fozzard doing the same job at one point?

It was a bit of advertising yes, but then at the same time, his TV advertising had the Wildcats logo there too, so that can be deemed as advertising.

I think Francis and Nicks time at Wakefield were at different times.

"Best be quick, these deals won't last forever"

Glover did half the job really well.
If you could merge him with Carter you'd have the perfect owner/CEO.

His marketing and publicity for Trinity was great.....just didn't keep an eye on the pennies so much.

How about these Good Times

[urlhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/sep/22/wakefield-trinity-avert-winding-up-order[/url

[urlhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/jan/06/wakefield-trinity-financial-straits[/url

Think Belle Vue had already been lost prior to this too?

let's not forget glover saved our club

From memory didn't Glover also not call in his directors loan.

Indeed. Glad you are starting to appreciate some of the people that have put their cash and time to save us over the years

Pretty much agree with that statement.

Having said that, he was not the only person on the board who was made aware of the financial status, or authorised to make payments on behalf of the club. All financial reports, such as aged creditors/debtors, cashflow etc, was presented to everyone involved in the fortnightly board meetings.

He certainly did.

Also for his sins, a certain person, with fingers in loads of pies, not too poplular with Wakefield fans, put his hand in his pocket to pay an unpaid tax bill of around £175k.

Where would we be now, if that hadn't of got paid when it was?

He did not, no.

Wonder if someone else will?