TBH, I have to agree with the Leeds fans who say they don't really need Ellis (and as a Bradford fan, finding myself agreeing with a Leeds fan is quite a shock this early in the morning).

Yes, Ellis is a great player who'd improve any 2nd row in SL. But he'll be wanting a pretty big slice of the salary cap. So, if Leeds did re-sign him they'd likely be in a position similar to Bradford when they signed Harris, ie 1 player taking a very large wage and that being a detriment to holding on to other players in the side who may want improved deals to stay that the club cannot afford due to salary cap constraints.

I dont know where people are getting this from. Ellis agent has said he wont even be Hulls top paid player, infact hes expected to be on less than 90% of the first team squad.

Leeds fans are saying exactly the same as they said when the news broke that he was coming back to SL - he's a great player that would improve any SL side but it happens that backrow is not a position that we particularly need to strengthen. He also happens to be older and would almost certainly command a higher salary than any of our existing back row.

The only funny thing is the Hull fans (and trolls) are trying to make something of it.

Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"I dont know where people are getting this from. Ellis agent has said he wont even be Hulls top paid player, infact hes expected to be on less than 90% of the first team squad. '" He will be on big money, and rightly so. However, seems like we will soon be adding to this signing: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html

Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"I dont know where people are getting this from. Ellis agent has said he wont even be Hulls top paid player, infact hes expected to be on less than 90% of the first team squad. '" He will be on big money, and rightly so. However, seems like we will soon be adding to this signing: www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html

Can someone show me where Hull fans have said they're going to win everything once GE arrives. The common thread seems to be that he is a "statement of intent" and that quite rightly fans are excited about his arrival and not "gloating" as some on here think.

I like the tone of Hull's Chairman's statement. Strong teams start at the top.

paul cullen used to say of our recruitment, loading from above.

FC fans had better hope they win something quickly - Pearson's recent history suggests he's not one to stick around for the long term.

But previously it wasnt his money that he had invested, he was the front man for a richer backer at Hull City etc.

He could have bought Hull years ago and nobody else has made a bid, so even if he did want out, it would be bloody hard for him to

Why is it funny?

Did we need him in 2011, 2009 or 2004?

So Hull outbid everyone to a 31 year old backrower whos best days will be behind him?

Well done Hull.

You will still win nowt

Go ask Wests fans what they think of his a player, they would laugh at you for even suggesting his best days are behind him.

You seem a bit negative, anything the matter?

probably upset knowing his clubs best seasons are behind them!!

Well at least we can win a game this season, something you lot are struggling with at the moment

Pearson is most Hull fans dream choice of chairman, I was stunned last summer when news broke that he had bought the club.

He is a great spokesperson and has a lot of experience in sport (was marketing manager at Leeds United, Chairman at Hull City, Chief Executive at Derby Country and remains as Hull City's Director Of Football)

he also has had a reputation at Hull City for not accepting mediocrity (has sacked several under-performing managers) and strict financial control (he had sold the club before Hull City's Premiership spending spree that almost left them bankrupt)

Ellis might well have taken the best offer, as countless great signings have done over the years.
That said, if money was his only motivation then he wouldn't have finalised the deal in mid-March. He'd have let the bidding war continue for a few months yet. As a Hull fan I'm really excited about this signing

Gutted he's signed for Hull. Would've been good to see him play for Cas or Hudds.

b*ll*ck*

You could do with him, hell you could do with almost anybody right now.

We'll see. We all said that about Warrington 5 years ago when they started throwing money around. Adam Pearson has promised to continue to invest until we are at the top. Now players know we are serious, there will be more to follow. A lot of clubs are struggling financially all we will do is throw money at them for their best youngsters

I find it strange that everyone seems to talk about Hull as if they've never signed a marquee player before and the previous owners never should this 'intent'. Off the top of my head in previous seasons Hull have signed Swain, Fitzgibbon, O'Meley, Sing, Blacklock, Berrigan and Crocker (although I know he never turned up) and they also shelled out 6 figures for Westerman.

Personally I'm not too bothered about missing out on Ellis and I wish him all the best but I bet if he was an Aussie people would view this signing rather differently.

I see your coach has done an amazing job cutting down Lauaki's habit for giving away oceans of penalties

we'll tell you in 4 years time if Ellis was a good signing or not.

hopefully this signing will make other players want to come to Hull

Yeah, there would be more people praising Hull for signing one of the best (if not best) player in the world at his position.