Trinity rescue options discussed

Wakefield owe a substantial sum to the HM Revenue and Customs and are also exploring stadium options in a bid to secure a Super League licence from 2012 to 2014.

The club need to raise 500,000 in total to secure their immediate future.

A proposed deal with the taxman fell through last week and chairman Ted Richardson has issued a rallying call to supporters to help bail out the club.

The club released a statement on their website last week asking supporters to consider a share option.

The statement read: "We are asking the people of Wakefield to purchase 1,000-worth of shares to raise 500,000 with a deadline of January 31 for purchase."

Philip Townsend, organiser of the Stadium Wakefield Action Group, plans to set up a supporters' trust in conjunction with Supporters' Direct, with the long-term aim of acquiring enough shares to get a seat on the Trinity board. The idea was fully backed by fans at last night's meeting.

The club and supporters were hopeful last night's meeting would offer some options to secure the club's long-term future. The club will discover in July if they have been awarded a Super League licence for the next three years.