Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:52 pm  

Was sat not too far away from Adam Pearson at the Warrington game,when Watts was sent off his face spoke a thousand words..surprised at the speed of this though.

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:53 pm  

It probably won’t be a popular opinion, but I think it’s the right decision from the club (if true).

Ultimately we have a tiny cap to try and squeeze maximum value from, and Watts’ qualities don’t override the send offs, suspensions & penalties. It also allows the club to potentially reinvest his salary and/or fee in a new addition, or retentions/upgrades.

On his day he’s a fantastic prop, no doubt about it, and I’m sad to see him go, but it’s also a position we seem to have ample cover in at the moment.


A couple of years ago we let Westerman & Lineham go for their unprofessionalism, we don’t tolerate unprofessional behaviour & allow it to creep in & grow either on or off the pitch. Fair play, we have standards to uphold.

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:54 pm  

Its a meet the directors event tonight for Cas supporters club with the usual question and answer session. No doubt the subject will be mentioned and it will swell the numbers a bit.

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 3:58 pm  

So the truth is, he’s never changed since leaving Rovers and Hull have persevered with him and got more playing years out of him as a result. He’s a talent, no doubt, but also an idiot, but then he’s an idiot who’ll be on a fantastic wage for a 27 year old...

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:03 pm  

Gutted about Watts but the club have got more decisions right than wrong lately. Look at the Lineham/Westerman deals. Got to trust AP, Radders and Gaz.

Wouldn’t be surprised if we came back with a prop from Salford, maybe one of Koppy, Mossop or young Griff?

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:06 pm  

Gutted, obviously don't know the in and outs, but feel this is a big mistake.

Makes us weaker on the field.

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:11 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Makes us weaker on the field.

May be so, but stonger as a club, and that is what we have worked hard for in the last few years.

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:12 pm  

mwindass wrote:

Gutted about Watts but the club have got more decisions right than wrong lately. Look at the Lineham/Westerman deals. Got to trust AP, Radders and Gaz.

Wouldn’t be surprised if we came back with a prop from Salford, maybe one of Koppy, Mossop or young Griff?

It seems like a happy coincidence that this shock announcement coincides with Salford throwing a Spring Sale.

Lee Mossop would be my preference but his injury record is poor.

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:13 pm  

mwindass wrote:

Gutted about Watts but the club have got more decisions right than wrong lately. Look at the Lineham/Westerman deals. Got to trust AP, Radders and Gaz.

Wouldn’t be surprised if we came back with a prop from Salford, maybe one of Koppy, Mossop or young Griff?

Don't see any of those as being better than we already have and certainly not as good as Watts. I think we need a 'Fafita style' prop but those are few and far between

Re: Rumours - Liam Watts : Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:18 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Gutted, obviously don't know the in and outs, but feel this is a big mistake.

Makes us weaker on the field.

When he's on it.

2017 saw him cited 17 times (3 red cards), charged 4 times, 6 games missed via suspension and despite these missed games he gave away 24 penalties (the most of any Hull player). 3 games missed so far via suspension in 2018.