Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:26 pm  

ATM would have Trueman over Abdul. If we get rid of Trueman could be a costly error. Abdull needs to seriously get fit.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:38 pm  

TnT wrote:

He made 2 tries on Sat why do you want to get rid. It defies reason. He’s hitting his stride now. He’s had 2 bad injuries but fans don’t forgive that

Don’t think what the fans think matters. It was said that when Myler took the job he told all the contracted players they can have a look elsewhere if they want as we want to rebuild. At a guess I’d say maybe Sutcliffe, Walker and Trueman probably looked for something in West Yorkshire. Trueman especially might be keen to move on and get some security because he’ll be in his last year and I’d be surprised if Hull want to offer him the same terms after AP’s comments about our salary cap management and specifically Carlos and Truey contracts. Wakefield have a serious investor maybe they’ll take the risk and offer him a deal similar to what’s on here with a couple of extra years.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:40 pm  

Bless him it's not his fault. He didn't have a pre season apparently so can't be blamed for being completely out of shape months later, despite being a professional sportsman who has mothi g to do but train and play. No wonder les cats weren't interested in taking him on permanently

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 5:41 pm  

DSJ1983 wrote:

Don’t think what the fans think matters. It was said that when Myler took the job he told all the contracted players they can have a look elsewhere if they want as we want to rebuild. At a guess I’d say maybe Sutcliffe, Walker and Trueman probably looked for something in West Yorkshire. Trueman especially might be keen to move on and get some security because he’ll be in his last year and I’d be surprised if Hull want to offer him the same terms after AP’s comments about our salary cap management and specifically Carlos and Truey contracts. Wakefield have a serious investor maybe they’ll take the risk and offer him a deal similar to what’s on here with a couple of extra years.

Yes I can see why the club would let him go, but weakens us unless we bring someone decent in

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 6:06 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

I guess it will take a while for him to get his confidence back after an ACL and a ruptured Achilles

you mean like another season next year in a hull fc shirt?
cant keep making his past injuries an excuse forever

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:07 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I've been told that Trueman to Wakey will only happen when we have a replacement signed, so hopefully we have Lam in the bag or use a quota spot on a half rather than FB.

From what I've heard that was originally the case but apparently deal has been signed, apparently we were waiting to finalise a deal for another half so there was some pressure to make a decision on Trueman. Maybe hull felt we were the only club that were willing to take Trueman on as a marquee on the cap, I'm not sure who else would either because they are using the spots or can't afford to, flip side to the coin aswell is apparently Trueman is keen to link up with Powell again.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:10 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

From what I've heard that was originally the case but apparently deal has been signed, apparently we were waiting to finalise a deal for another half so there was some pressure to make a decision on Trueman. Maybe hull felt we were the only club that were willing to take Trueman on as a marquee on the cap, I'm not sure who else would either because they are using the spots or can't afford to, flip side to the coin aswell is apparently Trueman is keen to link up with Powell again.

Either way, I doubt Trueman will be here, hardly feel like you are wanted by the coaches if they arr offering
you out.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:52 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Either way, I doubt Trueman will be here, hardly feel like you are wanted by the coaches if they arr offering
you out.

It also makes sense to the future balance of the team if Abdul is coming to look for a running half.
Abdul with Trueman doesnt work for me
Abdul with a running half like Lam would work a lot better,plus we should see more tries from the halfbacks.
Whether Lam comes or not the club need to find a running half
Cant see the club actively trying to sign Lam unless Trueman has already signed for Wakefield

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:54 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Either way, I doubt Trueman will be here, hardly feel like you are wanted by the coaches if they arr offering
you out.

It’s his agent who is shopping him about

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Mon Jul 22, 2024 7:59 pm  

God knows what Cartwright must be thinking when he sees the tape and condition of Abdull at the weekend.
He must be amazed.