After the redundancies, squad clear out and negotiations with creditors, in early 1996 a rescue package was presented to the club’s creditors. This would eventually be backed by the Inland Revenue, but the club was in a perilous state. The Reporter launched a “pledge a pound” campaign locally – donations came from all sectors of the RL family – former … Read More

After the redundancies, squad clear out and negotiations with creditors, in early 1996 a rescue package was presented to the club’s creditors. This would eventually be backed by the Inland Revenue, but the club was in a perilous state. The Reporter launched a “pledge a pound” campaign locally – donations came from all sectors of the RL family – former … Read More

After the redundancies, squad clear out and negotiations with creditors, in early 1996 a rescue package was presented to the club’s creditors. This would eventually be backed by the Inland Revenue, but the club was in a perilous state. The Reporter launched a “pledge a pound” campaign locally – donations came from all sectors of the RL family – former … Read More

After the redundancies, squad clear out and negotiations with creditors, in early 1996 a rescue package was presented to the club’s creditors. This would eventually be backed by the Inland Revenue, but the club was in a perilous state. The Reporter launched a “pledge a pound” campaign locally – donations came from all sectors of the RL family – former … Read More

The perilous state of Dewsbury’s finances was publicised in November when a  £330000 tax penalty was revealed and legal action being taken by suppliers. As a member’s club, the situation was complex – with members potentially being liable individually or severally for a share of the bill. Early in 1996, the club was named “ The worst managed club in … Read More

The perilous state of Dewsbury’s finances was publicised in November when a  £330000 tax penalty was revealed and legal action being taken by suppliers. As a member’s club, the situation was complex – with members potentially being liable individually or severally for a share of the bill. Early in 1996, the club was named “ The worst managed club in … Read More

The perilous state of Dewsbury’s finances was publicised in November when a £330000 tax penalty was revealed and legal action being taken by suppliers. As a member’s club, the situation was complex – with members potentially being liable individually or severally for a share of the bill. Early in 1996, the club was named “ The worst managed club in … Read More

Dewsbury’s ambitions to attract more supporters and, possibly a younger crowd, were confirmed in February 1994 with the launch of a Dewsbury phoneline for news and views about the club.