Wakefield Trinity owner Matt Ellis has penned a message to the club’s supporters, with the side this week having the chance to secure top spot in the RFL Championship.
The club, after being relegated last season, have arguably actually improved their side this year, and have made some big signings for next season too – as they are expected to return immediately to Super League.
In addition, improvements to Belle Vue have been made – in line with IMG’s grading guidelines.
The team can clinch the League Leaders’ Shield with a win against Halifax this season, and Ellis shared the following message with the fans ahead of that game.
Wakefield Trinity owner sends message to fans
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“At the start of the season our aim was to win the Championship and tomorrow’s game against Halifax gives us the opportunity to achieve that goal. I feel we have had a fantastic first season and I would like to praise the whole club.
“Daryl Powell and the coaching staff have worked tirelessly to achieve the League Leaders trophy. The work that was done in pre season and which has continued throughout the season has been first class. We have a coaching setup that I have every faith will get us back where we all want to be in the top half of Super League.
“The recruitment that Steve Mills has done for this season and for next has been outstanding. The players have been a credit to themselves and the club and have performed at a high level throughout the whole season.
“They showed character bouncing back from the two low points of the season and I knew after we avenged the cup defeat at Featherstone with the league victory I knew we were going to have a great year. How we bounced back from the Toulouse defeat is further evidence of the spirit in the camp. We don’t have any egos in the camp or bad influences, which is a massive part of a successful team.
“We have had a phenomenal year in terms of off-field in respect to our media team with special mentions to Adam/Josh and Rob and we have had a record year in retail with a big shout out to Daz and Nita.
“Last week we completed the last bits of our IMG ranking improvements with the purchase of new electronic boards that will be installed for the playoffs and a new big screen that meets IMG specifications.
“Lastly and in reality the biggest praise is to the supporters. We have travelled in numbers to every game and the support at Wembley was unbelievable. The noise on walking out leading the team was inspiring.
“Sat amongst the other owners and rugby league officials there was a sense of shock at how many supporters we took and an excitement for a return to Super League of a new look Wakefield Trinity. I cannot thank you all enough.
“Lets travel in big numbers to Halifax and win the League Leaders Shield tomorrow and then the next step is to get the treble by winning the Grand Final.
“Love Matt 🔴⚪️🔵”
