On the list of OOC players that are on another thread, if we do lose Tickle, I would like to see us go for someone like Langley of Bradford. Would be sad to lose Tickle but does miss a too many tackles for a second rower.

Good news about Whiting and Manu being close to signing but I would like Tickle to stay, been in good form this season and his overall time at the club he been impressive. However, he is replacable, unlike the other two. Hopefully, the next in line is Houghton.

Reads that way doesnt it. Not sure why Agar cant simply say that talks have stalled with Tickle instead of spin all the time though.

Will have been a pre prepared statement from above

Good call, have always liked the look of Langley. With a top coach, he'd be a good addition to our pack

Maybe the club wants to let the fans know that they are/were keen to keep him and that his contract renewal offer wasn't being done on the cheap. Not that anyone on here would ever claim the club would do that of course



Like Standee says it sounds like he wont be staying which is disappointing for me as he has always given his best on the field for us and is a good second rower and an excellent place kicker. As ever though players come and go but these 3 renewals show the right priorities IMO.

Can't say I'd blame Tickle (or any of our squad for that matter) for wanting to move on. I'm surprised Manu seems keen to stay TBH, if I was him I'd be waiting to see who came in for me.

As many have said , Hull have started with the right 3 players . Although I'd be disappointed to see Tickle leave , It wouldn't be the end of the world.

Its perhaps unfortunate we only gave Whiting a one year deal at the end of last season. He will be in a much better bargaining position now than he was then.

Word is Huddersfield and we get Robinson...I would be happy with that, though I do rate Tickle highly.

Why would they give us Robinson when they can sign Tickle for free at the end of the season?

Why would Huddersfield release a contracted player to us?

I asked the same question, however this particular person believes there is some-thing in it??

Time will tell.

I can see Robinson wanting out of Hudds, although their fans seemed to think that he signed his new deal knowing that Brough would be joining. Why though would he want to join Hull, who already have Long? He's good enough to get the 7 shirt somewhere in SL. As you say, time will tell.

Hooker?

Interchanging with Houghton, with Berrigan in the centres would look good to me. Not that I've seen a lot of Berrigan at centre.

It'd give you natural cover at 7 and you'd still have plenty of backrowers. It'd be a bit of a departure, but quite a coup.

The only reason I could see him moving is to play 7. He can stay at Hudds and be a hooker. Maybe a Robinson/Long partnership with Horne in the centre?

Why?

A very good point. The last thing we need is a player leaving us hanging on until later in the year before turning down a contract and leaving us struggling to find a replacement.

Agree with the majority - I'd like all three to stay, if Tickle goes it's a blow but not a disaster.

We should set a deadline date, and then move on.

Agree.....will be a big blow if Tickle leaves....put it this way..if Tickle and Fitz go...we will need to recriut a kicker and Hll is OOC as well.

With Agar saying we have offered Tickle a very good contract maybe suggests he doesnt expect him to stay. That said I agree about the need to know either way as soon as possible because teams are clearly actively recruiting now and good players will soon get snapped up.

When not if

The soundbites were quite positive only a few weeks ago aswell.