Posts Tagged ‘Wakefield Wildcats’

Feb17

New Lease Of Life For Wakefield Wildcats

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Wakefield Wildcats have come out of administration after the takeover by local businessman and owner of West Yorkshire Windows, Andrew Glover was completed.

A new company, called Spirit of 1873 in recognition of the year the original club was formed, bought Wakefield for a nominal fee from administrators O’Hara and Company, who were appointed last Friday to avoid a winding-up petition brought by HM Revenue and Customs.

A two-man board, comprising Glover and chief executive James Elston, will run the new club alongside new general manager Davide Longo, with John Kear staying on as head coach.

“It’s been tough for the last few weeks but we’ve got there,” Glover told a press conference at Belle Vue. “The security of the club is now solid and everyone can concentrate on doing their job.”

The new club, which will continue to be called Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, will be…

Feb12

West Yorkshire Windows Owner Buys Wakefield Trinity Wildcats

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West Yorkshire Windows – owners of Spirit of 1873 is delighted to announce that it has today reached an agreement with O’Hara’s, the administrators of Wakefield Spirit of 1873 Rugby League Football Club Limited, to acquire the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

The deal, which is subject to the RFL’s final written confirmation that Andrew Glover passes their “fit and proper person” test, will secure the Wildcats’ long-term future and give this historic Club a fresh start under Spirit of 1873’s ownership. At the core of our plans is securing the financial stability which will allow us to support the team on the field and give our loyal fans the experience and success they deserve. The terms of the agreement will see the Club playing at its long-time Belle Vue home in 2011.

Right now everyone’s focus, across the Company and the Club, is on this weekend. Along with all the traveling…

Feb1

Takeover Offer For Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Rugby League Team

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Spirit Of 1873 Limited today announced that it has made an offer to the proposed administrators of Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Football Club Limited to buy the Club.

The Company’s offer would secure the future of the Club and the Community Trust allowing the Wildcats to compete in the 2011 Super League season and the Community Trust to continue its vital work promoting health and fitness in the Wakefield area.

The Company stressed that all existing season tickets and sponsorship arrangements for the 2011 season will be honoured if its offer is accepted.

Spirit of 1873 is a private investment company backed by local Wakefield entrepreneur Andrew Glover who is also the owner of West Yorkshire Windows Limited.

The Company’s proposal comes after Mr Glover was given provisional approval by the Rugby Football League, under the ‘fit and proper person’ test.

Mr Glover said: “I fully…

Nov28

Wakefield Wildcats Announce New Partnership with West Yorkshire Windows

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Wakefield Wildcats are delighted to announce that West Yorkshire Windows will be official partners of the club for the 2011 season.

West Yorkshire Windows are the number one home improvement company, supplying a huge range of conservatories, orangeries, double glazing windows and doors throughout Yorkshire. An established family business dedicated to providing traditional values such as excellent craftsmanship, value for money and outstanding customer service as well as incorporating the latest in product innovation and design.

The West Yorkshire Windows logo will take pride of place on the back of our 2011 shirt and fans will see the new West Yorkshire Windows boards throughout the North Terrace next season.

Earlier this afternoon, Wildcats stars Sam Obst and Darryl Millard went down to visit the Wakefield Showroom and meet Managing Director Andrew Glover.

Mr Glover told us, “It’s great to be in…