Off to Hull KR

Was only a matter of time I suppose, but still incredibly disappointing to hear.

Massive loss, hard act to follow

Return of Medley?

Big loss

Was rumoured a week or so ago. Massive loss. He's been very good for us. Thanks for everything John.

Gutted to hear this, let’s hope he’s adequately replaced but that won’t be an easy task.

Joe Brown won't get chance to repay him then.

Let's hope that we can take advantage of the systems John has put in place and the remainder of his team keep up with the good work.

Massive loss, this guy was so proud of what he had built up despite the Clubs recent problems. Hope nobody else jumps ship.

Wonder if he'll be replaced.

It will be interesting to see if there is a replacement appointment - either a statement of intent, or a sign we're looking to save money?

Big blow. Hopefully the systems he's put in place continue. There's a lot of unsung hero's in the academy development. It's the key to us rebuilding.

Be interesting how John finds the joint academy Hull have. Hasn't really seemed to have produced many players IMO big signing for KR though.

I think I saw something about how they're getting rid of that and going back to separate academies for both clubs. Which makes Bastian's signing make more sense

Yeh John is heading up the Hull KR academy, the joint one is being scrapped.

We were lucky that John stuck with us through the administrations and liquidations. His legacy at the club will be felt for many more years. A huge loss for the club.

People move clubs all the time, and John Bastian has done so much for Bradford that if he feels he needs a new challenge then that’s ok.
But, going forwards, he’s generated a lot of stats/data on local juniors. How can Bradford (can Bradford) protect their intellectual property?

Now confirmed by the club. www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article/ ... -departure Chamlers has confirmed JB will be replaced: Quote "Over the next month we will seek a replacement Head of Youth and will also be recruiting a Head of Education as we prepare to launch a tier 3 academy to run alongside the program currently in place.'"

Now confirmed by the club. www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/article/ ... -departure Chamlers has confirmed JB will be replaced: Quote "Over the next month we will seek a replacement Head of Youth and will also be recruiting a Head of Education as we prepare to launch a tier 3 academy to run alongside the program currently in place.'"

I can't for the life of me work out why anybody from Bradford Bulls would want to move to KR other than for more cash.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. At this stage
t here is a real strong chance that KR will be in the Championship next season. It hardly screams of job security or ambition to me.

West Hull best U16s team, all their best players are at Castleford academy. That Hull academy was definitely not doing its job

The joint academy is coming to an end.

That’s why imo it’s a good opportunity for John if the salary is right. He gets to create a new academy from scratch.

Though your point is valid when it comes to players. If Ethan Ryan goes there he’s stupid. He’s good enough for superleague but signing for them he’ll just end up playing in the same division as us next season. Only for a smaller club.

It may be that John Bastian had ideas for further youth development projects and / or improvements that when put to AC - they were rejected.

They may have been rejected due to lack of finances.

HKR (Hudgell) seems to have more money to back JB up?

As JB knows all the current and possibly future best youth talent - I expect the newly formed HKR setup to be aquiring some of that talent at some point.

Then again - I may be wrong - time will tell.

Hull KR aren't getting relegated.

That's probably correct, but they are in the mix and I certainly wouldn't put money on it - either way.

Yes we are in the mix, and we are only 6pts off a playoff place. Apart from saints and wire it is a very unpredictable super league. We are getting bodies back and have some very winnable home fixtures left. Glad to have John Bastian onboard but from what i have seen of Ethan Ryan on tv you can keep him. All the best for the rest of the season and hope you come up with another Leeds performance and dick the wolfpack.

Hull KR won't go down, having watched a bit of London they seem to be bang in trouble.