1996 Financial Crisis 4

Andy Campbell

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

1996 Financial Crisis 3

Andy Campbell

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

1996 Financial Crisis 2

Andy Campbell

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

1996 Financial Crisis 1

Andy Campbell

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

1995 Tax Debts 3

Andy Campbell

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

1995 Tax Debts 2

Andy Campbell

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

1995 Tax Debts

Andy Campbell

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

1994 New Phone Line introduced

Andy Campbell

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.

Henry Coates Obituary

Andy Campbell

Henry Coates, last survivor of the 1929 Challenge Cup Team, died in April 1993. Henry was widely regarded as a genius on the wing and a ferocious tackler –he was a Dewsbury favourite,

1993 Henry Coates Obituary

Andy Campbell

Henry Coates, last survivor of the 1929 Challenge Cup Team, died in April 1993. Henry was widely regarded as a genius on the wing and a ferocious tackler –he was a Dewsbury favourite,