Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:49 pm  

Kettykat wrote:

Likes been said ,going down may be the only way to clear the decks of all the flotsam &jetsam that we have accumulated over the years ,because with the style of play we are producing on a regular basis ,fans will keep disappearing at a steady rate anyway .We really have become a dumping ground for all and sundry of the lowest calibre whilst offering ludicrous contracts ,a sure fire way to not only alienate fans ,but scupper any ambitions the club may have of producing a competitive team in the super league.

I regret that relegation will mean the automatic reduction in support which is natural. To minimise the long term impact the club will need to be looking to get back into SL in the first season but I seriously doubt we have the finances to do so. The longer we are in the wilderness the harder it gets to escape and if we did then you have to hope we are good enough not to come straight back down.
With regards the quality of the squad, you think we were the dumping ground in SL just imagine the standard we will have in the championship. If any of our younger player show any promise then the temptation will be to liquidate the asset to generate income knowing they will want to leave to better themselves.

Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 8:56 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

I regret that relegation will mean the automatic reduction in support which is natural. To minimise the long term impact the club will need to be looking to get back into SL in the first season but I seriously doubt we have the finances to do so. The longer we are in the wilderness the harder it gets to escape and if we did then you have to hope we are good enough not to come straight back down.
With regards the quality of the squad, you think we were the dumping ground in SL just imagine the standard we will have in the championship. If any of our younger player show any promise then the temptation will be to liquidate the asset to generate income knowing they will want to leave to better themselves.

I’m not so sure. I pretty much think we are down to our base support almost (hardcore). They turn up dispite numerous losses. I still think they’ll turn up in the championship but if we build a strong team and become winners in the league I can actually see our attendances increasing a bit from what they are now.

One things for sure though I agree we must aim for promotion in year 1 because as you say the longer we are there the harder it will be.

Keeping alot of the youth and homegrown would be a good start and key to building a competitive squad.

Talking about players like

Kershaw, Hall, Eseh, Bowes, Murphy, Shaw, Crowther, Jowitt.

These guys would be good players in the championship and would like to think they’d help us get back up to SL.

Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:36 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

The longer we are in the wilderness the harder it gets to escape and if we did then you have to hope we are good enough not to come straight back down.
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The Wilderness??? I've been along to watch Fev a couple of times this season and also enjoy the Monday night games on TV. York and Batley were a joy to watch earlier this evening.

Snobbery.

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Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:51 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

The Wilderness??? I've been along to watch Fev a couple of times this season and also enjoy the Monday night games on TV. York and Batley were a joy to watch earlier this evening.

Snobbery.

I agree. If we do in fact go down, it's not an easy league but I think it will be entertaining as long as we can retain some decent players.

Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:52 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

The Wilderness??? I've been along to watch Fev a couple of times this season and also enjoy the Monday night games on TV. York and Batley were a joy to watch earlier this evening.

Snobbery.

I would actually enjoy playing local teams like York, Batley, Dewsbury, Fev etc. think it would be a refreshing change. We’d probably get some good away support down at Belle vue too.

Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:18 pm  

What a load of tosh why would we be happy to play in the championship. Would Arsenal be happy in the championship. I have watched Wakey since the early 60s home and away but if we go down that's me done. Saying it would be nice to play york and Batley etc. is absolute hogwash. It really breaks my resolve to think we would be happy to play in the lower division. I am gutted at the position we are in but just accepting relegation is a disgrace.

Re: Retentions : Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:30 pm  

Teltry wrote:

What a load of tosh why would we be happy to play in the championship. Would Arsenal be happy in the championship. I have watched Wakey since the early 60s home and away but if we go down that's me done. Saying it would be nice to play york and Batley etc. is absolute hogwash. It really breaks my resolve to think we would be happy to play in the lower division. I am gutted at the position we are in but just accepting relegation is a disgrace.

Calm your tea bags. To honestly think any trin fan is happy with our position is absurd. I said I would enjoy it as it would be a refreshing change to face some new teams if it comes down to it. In no way did I say that was my preferred outcome. How very presumptuous of you.

Nobody would be happy to see us play in the lower league but it is a distinct possibility that it will happen. I for one have witnessed many escapes and it is not done until it’s mathematically a conclusion. The club should have a contingency and plan for it though.

Finally, just because you may be finished with Trinity if they get relegated doesn’t mean myself or others will be. I will support them through thick and thin. I think it’s a disgrace a fan would say they’re done with the club should they get relegated and not support them to get back into the top tier. That is your choice though.

Re: Retentions : Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:52 am  

Teltry wrote:

What a load of tosh why would we be happy to play in the championship. Would Arsenal be happy in the championship. I have watched Wakey since the early 60s home and away but if we go down that's me done. Saying it would be nice to play york and Batley etc. is absolute hogwash. It really breaks my resolve to think we would be happy to play in the lower division. I am gutted at the position we are in but just accepting relegation is a disgrace.

did you follow the same logic when we were relegated in 1982 and again in 1984? or the following season which was probably the worst Trinity team I have ever seen finishing in the lower half of the second division? or in 95 when we accepted a merger only to be left high and dry and cast out of the super league?

Re: Retentions : Tue Jul 19, 2022 5:52 am  

Teltry wrote:

What a load of tosh why would we be happy to play in the championship. Would Arsenal be happy in the championship. I have watched Wakey since the early 60s home and away but if we go down that's me done. Saying it would be nice to play york and Batley etc. is absolute hogwash. It really breaks my resolve to think we would be happy to play in the lower division. I am gutted at the position we are in but just accepting relegation is a disgrace.

Who says anyone is happy?

Arsenal?? FFS! Burnley more like.

You must have done home and away outside the top division through at least 6 seasons since the early sixties.? But now your done? Doesn't stack up that mate.

Re: Retentions : Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:15 am  

You can forget any thoughts of a return to SL should we be relegated.
Mr Carter will plan his expenditure based on gates of around 2.5 to 3 thousand, no surprise signings in store.
Getting back in to SL would be expensive and not entertained by Mr closed pockets.