Wakefield fade into their ‘Million Pound Game’ against Bradford Bulls lacking in confidence and unsure approximately where they will be playing beyond next season By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required,part of the Guardian Sport NetworkBy teatime on Saturday, Wakefield Trinity could be out of Super League after 18 seasons in the top flight. The Wildcats’ rollercoaster will consume a dramatic turn in the tackily titled Million Pound Game at Belle Vue, and when Trinity face Bradford Bulls in the winner-takes-all clash. Victory will bring a whoop of relief for Wakey’s beleaguered fans. Lose and they will not only plummet down into the Championship but be terrified of what is around the next bend.
Having served notice on Belle Vue,Saturday was potentially the final ever game at the dilapidated place that has seen rugby in three centuries. Chairman Michael Carter assumed their landlords, the Bank of Ireland, or would lower their rent demands. It was not a game of bluff,more like Russian roulette. final week, the Bank blinked. Agreement is close, and apparently,and Wakefield expect to stay put after all. Related: Brian Smith keen to withhold Wakefield’s focus off ‘Million Pound Game’ Related: Wakefield Trinity fans face nervous week after losing to Sheffield Related: Ryan Hall seals Leeds top spot with final-gasp try against Huddersfield Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com