Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:33 pm  

Fallon wrote:

The league table doesn't lie this far into a season, Hull are much the better team, anyone arguing against that is beyond blinkered.

But..

Leeds have the much better recent pedigree, bigger fan base, more commercial pull etc.. I've no issue with Connor coming for the money, and if we can bring in a few more quality players we can get to Hulls level quite easily.

Of course we don't want to just get to Hulls level, we want to get to the top. So while hull are the better side now, things can change quickly.

That's a fair post.

Leeds are a bigger club than Hull, I won't argue against that, but Hull are still a pretty good draw in their own right. Good stadium, big fan base, good facilities, financially secure (we have turned a modest profit for a few years on the spin now). Throw in the fact that we are currently better on the field and there really isn't a lot to choose. Let's face it, it's going to come down to money.

And whilst your last sentence is of course true, don't forget that the same applies to Hull. We also want to be the best.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:36 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Must be something in this Hull supporters are worried by the looks of this.

He's one of our best players, and one of the best in SL. So I don't really want to hear him being linked with anyone, regardless of where the rumour has come from. Don't take that as evidence of it happening though. I have absolutely no idea if there is any truth in it or not.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:26 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

That's a fair post.

Leeds are a bigger club than Hull, I won't argue against that, but Hull are still a pretty good draw in their own right. Good stadium, big fan base, good facilities, financially secure (we have turned a modest profit for a few years on the spin now). Throw in the fact that we are currently better on the field and there really isn't a lot to choose. Let's face it, it's going to come down to money.

And whilst your last sentence is of course true, don't forget that the same applies to Hull. We also want to be the best.

Totally agree, this wasn't a put down to Hull. Every team is aiming for the top. I think Hull have a good side. If you were more consistent you could easily be troubling Warrington and Saints.

As for Connor, to be honest, every player has a price and the days of players showing loyalty in the face of £££s has almost disappeared. Undoubtedly it would be a kick in the nuts to Hull if he left but you'd get over it I'm sure.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:38 pm  

It would surely be close to £1m to get him for 3 years including the fee and contract and hed no doubt want an nrl clause anyway so would be surprised if you did go for him when you can get hastings for free, unless hastings is Wigan bound

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:03 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

It would surely be close to £1m to get him for 3 years including the fee and contract and hed no doubt want an nrl clause anyway so would be surprised if you did go for him when you can get hastings for free, unless hastings is Wigan bound

Why settle for only one of them when both are obtainable...

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:12 pm  

krisleeds wrote:

Connor and Hastings.

You read it here first.

I hope that you're proved right Kris as they are both fantastic players

Although someone on the Wigan forum reckons that Hastings is destined for the pie dome

apollosghost wrote:

Heard Hastings is done, won't be announced until after the Salford game.
Lam done and dusted as coach as well.

Time will tell

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:31 pm  

The Chin's Back wrote:

I hope that you're proved right Kris as they are both fantastic players

Well there's a first time for everything, I suppose.

krisleeds wrote:

Ilahihifo in part-ex for Mullally
Johnstone in from Wakey part-ex with Handley and Walters
Job done.

krisleeds wrote:

Here's one from leftfield. Denny Solomona....

krisleeds wrote:

That angles towards Gallen, Smith, Slater or Hayne.

krisleeds wrote:

Rumours I have heard in the last week or so.
Shaun Fensom
Kyle Feldt
Josh Drinkwater
Justin O'Neill
Cameron Smith

krisleeds wrote:

Widdop absolutely Leeds bound. Just watch.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:38 pm  

Unfortunately guys I think the last post sums it up. No chance of this double signing. Let’s get real. No more Walter Mitty stuff please.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:39 pm  

Regarding Jake Connor he would be a fantastic signing if we could prise him away from Hull FC Word has it that he doesn't see eye to eye with Radford and that he wants to play at 6 rather than being shifted about and being picked in the centre position,but with Kelly and sneeeeeeeeyd being first choice half backs then things don't look like changing Not forgetting that Connor upon initially signing for Hull tried to get out of the deal and stay at the Giants https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-7999015 https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... r-transfer If we pulled this transfer off it would rival the acquisitions of Schofield,Crooks and Harris

Regarding Jake Connor he would be a fantastic signing if we could prise him away from Hull FC Word has it that he doesn't see eye to eye with Radford and that he wants to play at 6 rather than being shifted about and being picked in the centre position,but with Kelly and sneeeeeeeeyd being first choice half backs then things don't look like changing Not forgetting that Connor upon initially signing for Hull tried to get out of the deal and stay at the Giants https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-7999015 https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... r-transfer If we pulled this transfer off it would rival the acquisitions of Schofield,Crooks and Harris

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:57 pm  

The Chin's Back wrote: Regarding Jake Connor he would be a fantastic signing if we could prise him away from Hull FC Word has it that he doesn't see eye to eye with Radford and that he wants to play at 6 rather than being shifted about and being picked in the centre position,but with Kelly and sneeeeeeeeyd being first choice half backs then things don't look like changing Not forgetting that Connor upon initially signing for Hull tried to get out of the deal and stay at the Giants https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-7999015 https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... r-transfer If we pulled this transfer off it would rival the acquisitions of Schofield,Crooks and Harris Is he actually any good at 6? No doubt he has skills but he is a bit maverick and that does not make for a good halfback, we already have Dwyer running wherever he fancies.

The Chin's Back wrote: Regarding Jake Connor he would be a fantastic signing if we could prise him away from Hull FC Word has it that he doesn't see eye to eye with Radford and that he wants to play at 6 rather than being shifted about and being picked in the centre position,but with Kelly and sneeeeeeeeyd being first choice half backs then things don't look like changing Not forgetting that Connor upon initially signing for Hull tried to get out of the deal and stay at the Giants https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-7999015 https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... r-transfer If we pulled this transfer off it would rival the acquisitions of Schofield,Crooks and Harris Is he actually any good at 6? No doubt he has skills but he is a bit maverick and that does not make for a good halfback, we already have Dwyer running wherever he fancies.