Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:49 pm  

Dunkirk Spirit wrote:

Yesterdays article in Total RL

James Batchelor says “challenging myself and getting out of my comfort zone” were big motivations in making the move to Hull KR from Wakefield Trinity.

The forward’s transfer has now been confirmed, signing a two-year contract at Craven Park from the start of next season.

Batchelor, 24, has spent his whole career to date at Wakefield but has played his final game for the club as a hamstring injury has ruled him out for their remaining games.

“I’m at that point in my career where it’s not only about playing consistently, week-in week-out, but challenging myself and getting out of my comfort zone,” said Batchelor of the switch to East Yorkshire.

“It’s going to be something new, I’m excited for some Friday night games in front of the fans at Sewell Group Craven Park. It’s always been a great atmosphere every time I’ve played at Hull KR.

“I want to really kick on at KR and be challenging for things every year. I want to win some silverware. I think we can do something special as a team.

“Leaving my hometown team after so many years was tough and I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision. I spoke to Willie (Peters, incoming Robins’ head coach) about the club, himself and how he wants to play and within ten minutes he’d sold me on it.

“I think how Willie wants us to play and what he values as a coach is exactly the environment I want to be a part of.”

Right up there with Peter Fox's famous "when I heard Hull KR were interested in me " quote.

Hull KR have finished below us in 5 out of the last 6 seasons and last season they played the covid card to elevate their percentages.

Hope he doesn't accept any lifts home from Brad Takairangi.

Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:22 pm  

What do you want him to say, I left because Wakefield did not want to match the offer from Hull KR or it is clear they lack any ambition. What he said was actually designed not to embarrass us which would you prefer.
He will be missed but obviously the club believes otherwise, do London have any other players we can sign. I wish him well because he did what he obviously set out to do which was help us stay up before he left and he never let us down.

Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:56 pm  

These so called quotes that come out after a player signs for a club do make me laugh, it's almost as if they have been taken hostage and are saying it under duress.

Batch is probably handcuffed to some radiator in Hudgell's office.

Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:33 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

What do you want him to say, I left because Wakefield did not want to match the offer from Hull KR or it is clear they lack any ambition. What he said was actually designed not to embarrass us which would you prefer.
He will be missed but obviously the club believes otherwise, do London have any other players we can sign. I wish him well because he did what he obviously set out to do which was help us stay up before he left and he never let us down.

It just seems to me that one minute they're kissing the badge and next they have a move that they were born for. Just move on and cut the bullshit. As pointless as saying I'm joining a club who are just as poop as the one I'm leaving, the best coach in the comp has just walked out and they have retained a drunk driver on the books.

When Miller goes it should read: I've been offered more money and a longer (possibly) contract and Cas seem to be closer to winning something NOT I think Radford is building something I want to be part of and I've always loved the Cas fans etc. Lets see.

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Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:24 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

What do you want him to say, I left because Wakefield did not want to match the offer from Hull KR or it is clear they lack any ambition. What he said was actually designed not to embarrass us which would you prefer.
He will be missed but obviously the club believes otherwise, do London have any other players we can sign. I wish him well because he did what he obviously set out to do which was help us stay up before he left and he never let us down.

Apart from the monotonous dig at the club, I agree.

Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:32 pm  

I wouldn’t need to have a dig at the club if they actually did something positive on field rather than you beating the drum for not be able to generate increased revenue. They are good at not being able to retain players but PT do you actually believe they will replace with better.

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Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:05 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

I wouldn’t need to have a dig at the club if they actually did something positive on field rather than you beating the drum for not be able to generate increased revenue. They are good at not being able to retain players but PT do you actually believe they will replace with better.

So are you going to give them credit for all the players they have retained.

And I have no idea who they'll get yet. It will be hard to get better than Batch
But it's no different to Leeds not retaining Hurrell or Salford not retaining Jackson Hastings or Cas losing Clarke or Holmes or Wigan losing Gildart, or Sts losing Fages......etc etc.
Life goes on.

Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:14 pm  

Do not quiet get all the doom about batch leaving ,had far better players than Batch leave .Let's wait and see how Butler and the other guy we signed turn out

Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:27 pm  

PopTart wrote:

So are you going to give them credit for all the players they have retained.

And I have no idea who they'll get yet. It will be hard to get better than Batch
But it's no different to Leeds not retaining Hurrell or Salford not retaining Jackson Hastings or Cas losing Clarke or Holmes or Wigan losing Gildart, or Sts losing Fages......etc etc.
Life goes on.

Yes but they have better squad players plus we have definitely lost TJ, Topou, Walker & Batchelor plus more than likely Miller, Arona and Aydin. The problem is that this free up plenty of money but if they believe spending some on giving a player like Gale a two year deal just shows they have learned nothing.
We should know very soon who we have definitely lost but finding replacements for a team constantly struggling, lowest salary cap and losing a large chunk of their first team squad who are improvements might be difficult. I know PT you believe and will support whoever wears the shirt sadly I don’t think this is good enough anymore, supporters want to see success.

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Re: Batch move to Huĺ KR confirmed : Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:24 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Yes but they have better squad players plus we have definitely lost TJ, Topou, Walker & Batchelor plus more than likely Miller, Arona and Aydin. The problem is that this free up plenty of money but if they believe spending some on giving a player like Gale a two year deal just shows they have learned nothing.
We should know very soon who we have definitely lost but finding replacements for a team constantly struggling, lowest salary cap and losing a large chunk of their first team squad who are improvements might be difficult. I know PT you believe and will support whoever wears the shirt sadly I don’t think this is good enough anymore, supporters want to see success.

We all want success. But just stamping your feet in a tantrum doesn't actually get it done.
Support in Wakefield is low. Even when we had success we haven't really had big crowds since the 60s.
The stadium is the best way to start an increase and that's on its way.
If we generate more money we can put it into the team.

The list you give is a lot of salary cap. Before judging, why not wait to see who they get.
And Gale is only a rumour on here so far.