Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:41 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

What have i said thats wrong? Do you club not promise us the earth and then give us nothing?

How can you say "They give us nothing"? Passholders saw us win 10 home games out of 13 last season in the best stadium in the competition, including 2 absolute classics v Saints and Rovers, for a cheaper pass price than you pay at Craven Park. And don't forget the passholders BBQ

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:36 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

What have i said thats wrong? Do you club not promise us the earth and then give us nothing?

Ask fans of clubs a la Fev, Widnes, Halifax. We don't know we're born!

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:38 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

I'd class him as a major signing... wouldnt you?

Nope.

Major signings are top players.

[Kosh]

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:15 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

Is it just one off season? We've had the same kind of problems for a number of years imo and we've heard the same talk coming from the club for a number of years.

You're a bit inconsistent. Not that long ago you were Mr Positivity and, IMO, seriously overestimating the ability of our squad. Now you're Mr Doom 'n' Gloom.

We've had poor recruitment and retention for years. Last off season we started to turn that around. It will take two or three years at least to put things right due to cap, contract, and player availability constraints. It seems odd that you'd abandon all hope just at the time when it looks like corrective action is being undertaken.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:24 am  

2012 is the year I consider to be Hulls big year .If we get the recruitment wrong , On and Off the pitch then we can kiss good bye to any success for years.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:02 am  

I dont normally post names i just normally laugh at the names suggested on here!

How about a young english, utility/half back playing on the wing for another super league side.

Would you like the cover that this kind of player would prefer??

J set!

xx

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:10 am  

Kosh wrote:

We've had poor recruitment and retention for years. Last off season we started to turn that around. It will take two or three years at least to put things right due to cap, contract, and player availability constraints. It seems odd that you'd abandon all hope just at the time when it looks like corrective action is being undertaken.

That's fair enough but have we really started to address recruitment and retention?

Last season we signed 2 former greats at the end of their careers - hardly long term planning; a promising youngster who looks OK but no world beater and ogre, who was great for much of the season but needs better quality around him if we're to get the best out of him.

This time around we've handed out new contracts to yeaman and radford, plus we're talking to dowes about renewing and the only player we've brought in replaces 2 former international wingers so in pure ability terms is a step backwards from what we had this time last year (I know there were a million and one issues with calderwood and raynor before you start on that one). We're also looking at a back up half back who won't set the pulses racing

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:02 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

That's fair enough but have we really started to address recruitment and retention?

Last season we signed 2 former greats at the end of their careers - hardly long term planning; a promising youngster who looks OK but no world beater and ogre, who was great for much of the season but needs better quality around him if we're to get the best out of him.

This time around we've handed out new contracts to yeaman and radford, plus we're talking to dowes about renewing and the only player we've brought in replaces 2 former international wingers so in pure ability terms is a step backwards from what we had this time last year (I know there were a million and one issues with calderwood and raynor before you start on that one). We're also looking at a back up half back who won't set the pulses racing

I think we all (myself included) are possibly overlooking sharps talents. for a winger to pick up player of the year and players player shows he does actually have it in him to be at the same level as calders/raynor have been.

[Kosh]

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:09 am  

Jake the Peg wrote:

That's fair enough but have we really started to address recruitment and retention?

Last season we signed 2 former greats at the end of their careers - hardly long term planning; a promising youngster who looks OK but no world beater and ogre, who was great for much of the season but needs better quality around him if we're to get the best out of him.

This time around we've handed out new contracts to yeaman and radford, plus we're talking to dowes about renewing and the only player we've brought in replaces 2 former international wingers so in pure ability terms is a step backwards from what we had this time last year (I know there were a million and one issues with calderwood and raynor before you start on that one). We're also looking at a back up half back who won't set the pulses racing

IMO yes we have.

Last season's recruitment was a big step in the right direction. This year was always going to be difficult. Next year will be the crucial one. If we mess up the opportunity for squad overhaul offered by the 2012 season then we really will have something to worry about.

Re: Transfers, rumours - version 701! : Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:24 am  

Kosh wrote:

IMO yes we have.

Last season's recruitment was a big step in the right direction. This year was always going to be difficult. Next year will be the crucial one. If we mess up the opportunity for squad overhaul offered by the 2012 season then we really will have something to worry about.

Well, you know what they say about opinions

I think 2012 will be like 2011 recruitment. We'll struggle to sign quality players because there will be better options available to them in sides with more chance of success who play a brand of rugby the player will likely want to be involved in. The only way we will pick up players others want is either by paying transfer fees or offering a fair bit more cash