As one of the top clubs, we have pretty much always spent at the top of the salary cap, therefore nobody can really accuse our board of being tight in that respect.
However, with all of the extra income that we recieve from various sources when compared to most other clubs, the only real "advantage" or "edge" that we should have is the ability to spend substantially larger amounts on top class coaches and the coaching set up in general but we just don't do this.
Is that because our board are tight ?? Probably !!
Do we always take the cheap option with coaches ?? Yes !!

The most frustrating thing is that this has massively impacted on our current squad because a top coach would surely not have carried out the absolutely shocking recruitment and retention that we have over the last few seasons. Our squad has gone so far backwards in such a short space of time in terms of quality and leadership that, for me, we are no longer anywhere near able to even compete at the very top of SL with regard to actually having a chance of silverware.

As its been said on numerous occasions on here our problem is our cap is taken up by too many average utility players

And they will all probably be here for a few more seasons yet !!!

Agar neither has the intellect nor the b0ll0cks to do anything about it !!!!

I’m sure they're well aware of the territory mate and I don’t think Berro or any other player takes it seriously enough to considering self harm. But if you think that the way fans respond to players doesn’t have any affect at all on them, then I think you're wrong. Lets hope that Berro is completely ignoring everything said negative about him, his ability and his personality... And when he’s asked by other prospective FC signings what’s it like at Hull? He says, (in a Ozzy accent) “Its great mate the fans are bloody awesome”

That isn’t even the point I wasn’t trying to make anyway.
I did take a bit of offence to the inherent negativity of some individuals. I don’t understand the mentality of those who snipe and moan in one way or another at every possible opportunity. I‘m enjoying the season, I’ve got my criticisms and like anyone else and I have my opinions, but I don’t think the attention Berro has been getting is right.

Anyway.. boycott the stadium anyone? I’ve burnt my pass and my shirt….

just heard that berrigan has been abducted by aliens

was going to say he's having a quiet week this week, no fights, transfer requests...

Seriously?

Illegal ones?

Yup, apparantly due to him not wearing his suit in Hull city centre

The C(rocker) word is banned in these parts

Was at the reserves tonight, looked happy enough (saying that he did have a pint in his hand)

yeh i saw him at the reserves not bad for some one who people say isnt interested at the club!

Was he wearing a suit?

f**ck off dave...give the guy a break, next minute you'll be telling me he's an anchi!!!........dont post stuff to get tongues wagging my friend

Steady on! Dont think he meant that as a dig at berrigan!

so what did he mean then?? why mention the alcohol?? no need at all...players have been stood down for less in the nrl....

Players get stood down for been out of control not because they had a social beer! Chill out.

wot like our mate nate miles?? he had afew beers at home on a sunday night with big willy and brett finch...then got stood down by the dogs the next day because of mindless gossip...mindless comments such as alcohol can cause major problems...

Thought he got breathalysed at training?

Abide by the rules and there is no problem.

All the above players took it on the chin so they knew they were out of order.

If a player sticks to this then any kind of gossip is totally irrelevant surely?

as far as im concerned, afew beers after the game is no sacking matter, the no alcohol rule is a joke,as is the no sex policy labelled on fa prem stars..how can this affect players?? you state abide by the rules, then how can players turn up late for training on a regular basis!! the dogs and roosters were looking for an excuse in my eyes, there alcohol problem was out of control and they needed a player or players to make an example of, unfortunatly nate and willy were that example....
as for the players been out of order, do me a favour, mason must be on $300,000+ a season, cause he's going to take it on the chin, basically, if he was sacked from the roosters then his only opton would be for him to come over here which he really doesnt want to..as when fc made an inquiery.....

Getting a bit too deep for me here Berro's best mate!

The one thing I will say is.. 'Abide by your clubs rules because it is they who employ you and pay your wages, they deserve this respect.'
Mason did apologise so he knew he was wrong!

Regards players turning up late for training.. no idea but a strong mangement team would no doubt sort this out as well.

Nobody is saying dont chill out!

Last piece of advice would be dont read message boards and take them as gospel cos they are 90% bollox FACT.

fair play

Get grip I wasnt having a dig, i dont see why we shouldnt enjoy a beer, good to see him down there.

I will also post what I like pal, but thanks for the concern, If I made something up then fair enough.

Berro is world class and a winner. He's coming to the end of his career and was probably promised by the club that we would be challenging for honours and he'd have quality players around him. He's been coached by the best in the world and is used to being in a top class environment. Unfortunately, none of what is happening at Hull right now is meeting his expectations so who can blame him if he's pished off

Well he played in one of the two major finals in his first season and is still in contention for playing in one this year. So I doubt you're right.