Late in November 2001, it was disclosed that a management consortium had bought the club -the takeover had one aim – to stabilise the club and attract more support from local people and businesses

After a successful season and victory in the Championship Grand Final, Dewsbury were eyeing promotion into Super League. They had a few weeks following the win to convince the Rugby League Council that they met the promotion criteria – which essentially required an upgrade to the stadium facilities. Hopes were high that that Dewsbury could be promoted – having arranged … Read More