Hooker is wide open at Hull. Bourouh has the 9 shirt, but I don't see him as having the starting berth nailed down by any stretch. Balmforth could make the spot his own with a good run of performances. It sounds like he's really put the work in during the off season. He and Cartwright seem to have a good relationship, the investment must be exciting for the players when they see the improvements in facilities etc. If he goes to Rovers he's back to being a squad player, at least for now. Unless Rovers are throwing a lot of money at him (which seems unlikely) then it shouldn't be too hard of a sell to get him to stay.

Just checked the timeline Nick Staveley signed for Hull in April 2021 Pete Riding joined Hull in January 2022 Denieve Balmforth signed for Hull from Warrington in March 2022

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":35qhyrkt]Just checked the timeline Nick Staveley signed for Hull in April 2021 Pete Riding joined Hull in January 2022 Denieve Balmforth signed for Hull from Warrington in March 2022[/quote:35qhyrkt] Fair enough, all 3 of them have followed very similar paths and must have a great relationship, both following Riding from West Yorkshire to Warrington Academy and then all 3 of them joining Hull. Still think if Balmforth does end up at Rovers it will be little to do with them appointing Riding but more that they’ll likely be in the market for a 9 in 2026 anyway.

Pete Riding Jack Brown Best to let dobbins keep signing what seems like bang average

Lose Riding or lose Tate I’m sure Richie knows best.