WARRINGTON Wolves have a strong history of involvement with the people of the town, and the new stadium would not only provide the club with state-of-the-art sports facilities, but would also open the doors on new initatives for the wider community.

Norman Summers, chairman of the Wolves' owners, Warrington Sports Holdings Ltd, has spoken about a community trust being set up so that the club can be run by the community, for the community.

Setting up such a trust is the likely way Warrington will go forward, whether or not a positive stadium decision is delivered by John Prescott's office.

Mr Summers said: "The club relies on community support. This club is not a profit-making venture. This is a community venture.

"We need the support of the community, businesses and the council and without them the club would not survive.

"A trust would be set up so that the operation of the rugby club would be done on behalf of the community."

But, without the stadium consent, a £600,000 per year shortfall could prove to be the difference between the club surviving and dying.

Mr Summers added: "The club was bust two years ago when there was the takeover and by hook or by crook we've managed to keep it afloat.

"It would be a crying shame if a community the size of Warrington with spending in excess of £400m per year can't come up with £600,000.

"But that's if we get a negative from the Government.

"Businesses will be more than willing to support us with the new stadium."