Wakefield Trinity Wildcats: Ground share is bearable if it means Super League survival

A FREEMAN of Wakefield following his remarkable feats at Belle Vue and rugby league in general, Neil Fox MBE is the sport's all-time points record holder with 6,220.

The Sharlston-born goal-kicking centre debuted in 1956, played more than 600 games for Trinity over 18 years – broken by one season at Bradford – and starred in the glorious side that lifted their first Championship in 1967, repeating the feat the following year, along with three Challenge Cup victories.

"If we have to share grounds it has to be at Newmarket," he said.

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"I don't think Wakefield supporters would stand going down to Glasshoughton and Newmarket is a more central location for the two sets of fans. It isn't in Castleford and it isn't really in Wakefield.

"Obviously though, if it came down to it and Glasshoughton was the only option, then we'd go – staying in Super League is the most important aspect for Wakefield Trinity.

"Personally, I'm just sorry they could not extend Belle Vue.

"I still hope both clubs get their heads together and get at least one stadium that can be shared.

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"I think we wasted two years thinking about building one at Thornes Park."

Fox, 71, added: "Wakefield and Castleford are two of the oldest clubs in the game and I'd hate to see either miss out on Super League.

"It would be a sad day to see either back in the lower divisions but rather than one team dropping out, I'd prefer to see the number of Super League sides increase to 15."