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Doubt over Chester’s future going into the game

Wakefield coach Chris Chester has dropped a big hint that his five-year tenure at Belle Vue could be coming to an end.

The 42-year-old former Wigan, Hull and Halifax forward says personal attacks on social media have forced him to consider his future and revealed he is out of contract, along with 13 of his players, at the end of the season.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to rebuild the club, whether that involves me in it, I’m not too sure,” Chester said at a press conference ahead of Friday’s Super League game against Leeds.

“I’m out of contract but I’m comfortable with that to be honest. I’ve had five really good years here at the club and I’ll continue to enjoy my time here.

“I’d love to stay here, I’m Wakefield born and bred.

Chris Chester, head coach of Wakefield Trinity (Image: News Images )

“What I will say is that the challenges I’ve faced over the last couple of years have made made me think long and hard. Obviously the personal attacks just make you think whether being a head coach is actually worth it.

“But I can’t speak highly enough of the people working here and the support I’ve had from everybody at board level and the staff. There’s a real good group of people here that want the best for Wakefield Trinity.

“If that involves me moving forward, then happy days. Let’s just see what the next couple of months bring.

“They probably need to make some decisions sooner rather than later because we don’t want to be missing out on targets.”