Wakefield Trinity fans celebrate club’s first Super League title
Thousands of Wakefield Trinity supporters lined the city’s streets for an open-top bus parade after the club beat Warrington Wolves 23-10 in the Super League Grand Final. The victory was Wakefield’s first title since 1968 and prompted a civic reception at the town hall.
Thousands of Wakefield Trinity supporters gathered in the city to celebrate the club’s Super League title with an open-top bus parade and civic reception. The team beat Warrington Wolves 23-10 in Saturday’s Grand Final at Old Trafford, securing Wakefield’s first title since 1968. That victory came before the Super League competition was established.
Two buses carrying players and staff travelled from Trinity’s Belle Vue ground to Wakefield Town Hall. They arrived at about 15:00, with fans lining the city-centre route to welcome the champions. Fullback Max Jowitt, who has made 188 appearances for the club and scored three goals in the final, described the parade as an “unbelievable” experience.
He praised the supporters, the city and the trophy. Supporters who attended the final said they wanted to share the celebrations in Wakefield. Jane Robinson, who became a Trinity fan through her late husband, said the atmosphere at Old Trafford had been electric.
Other fans described the victory as an incredible feeling and said the success had been years in the making. The club’s rise was especially significant for long-standing supporters. Melvyn Moyles, who has followed Wakefield since childhood, said the city was “back” as he joined his brother Ken at the parade.
After the town-hall reception, fans attended a free ticketed celebration at WX on Union Street. The event included player appearances, speeches and screenings of highlights from the Grand Final.
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