I'm not sure we need an exemption as it's a 'Live' cap. Which, I think, means the players that count towards it are, the top 25 earners at the club, 'at the given time', i.e., now, plus any one else who plays in a cap relevant game. Obviously minus any allowances or dispensations.


Only what, I, think mind, so who knows?

I really can't understand this thread. A few weeks ago it was common knowledge at Rovers that he had played his last match for FC. Pearson's hand had been forced and all that was required was a good reason to save everyone's face. Injuries provided this.

So you were aware Tuli had sustained yet another wrist injury, requiring surgery, and the possibility of being without him for three months according to scans, a few weeks before it happened.

Lottery numbers this Saturday please

I made no forecast in my post so you will have to select your own lottery numbers! All I said was that at the Rovers v Broncos match the story was circulating that for certain reasons outside of the game a certain FC player would never play for the club again. This had come true. Injuries was a smokescreen to hide the real reason.

Weve all known that since the off season. Keep up

I would have fully expected FC fans to have known this, what the real reason for the departure is and who had put pressure on Pearson. I am just amazed that so many appear to have been taken in by the cover story of injuries.

I am fairly sure the injuries have been genuine. I think we all know he has been battling other issues as well (although there seems to conflicting stories about what those issues actually are), but that doesn't mean the injuries are a lie. He did play for the reserves a few weeks ago.

He played against Wakey at Springhead Mr Zucchini but alas he never finished the game, probably were he picked up his latest wrist injury.

"At Rovers" how long has he played for you??

Amazing isn't it, Rovers fans get to know more about FC players than the FC management seem to. If you are so confident of the story, type up the details. Amazing that a player who apparently was told he woyld not play again ended in couplr of reserve team games and a first team squad. For what.? For some cloak and dagger scenario? Do you really think the management of either clubs would be that bothered to go to such lengths? If you do I think it's you that has been taken in, Hook line and sinker.

Anyway.....

Still one of the 2016 immortals

As he always will be

Give it a rest. Can you imagine if your lot had a player that had helped you win one, nevermind two challenge cups retire? You'd be taking about him like he was a saint in 100 years time, no matter the circumstances of his exit. Tuli deserves a thread that's not bogged down with the recent speculation, whatever the truth of it. Good luck Tuli, great player that made Sheldon look an absolute mug.

I notice at least one of my posts has been removed. Not sure why?

and mine too...no idea why?

… and Mr Wilberforce, not before time.

Welcome oh Omniscient one from the Darkside, many thanks for the enlightenment. Overawed that supposedly unknown happenings to FC players are so widely known and discussed at gatherings in Caravan Park, Beirut. Perhaps you may be so bold as to praise an ex FC player rather than disparage the circumstances of his retirement. Will you be there, Friday to applaud him?

Interview with Minichello on Talonoa https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p076bcr6 (Iplayer/ Radio Humberside)

Interview with Minichello on Talonoa https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p076bcr6 (Iplayer/ Radio Humberside)

That reference to Beirut is [ireally[/i outdated. Seriously, Google images for Beirut. It’s more a compliment than an insult now. Apologies if that was your intention, but I doubt it from the tone.

Typical of you to pick on one insignificant detail and not deal with poignancy of the post, in particular disparaging the reasons for a stalwart “Immortals” retirement. He played in both winning finals, something that has earned respect, even from your lot that spends more time here, than the average FC poster.

Great player for us, total gamble that paid off spectacularly. Will be missed and all the best to him and the family.

Yes get back to Leicestershire, you deserter, what about Tuli, you’ve not mentioned him. Get waxing lyrical, and be sharp about it.

You mean his retirement is a poignant moment? I suppose it is, as for any player. I respect his achievements, acknowledge that his was a great story and wish him well for the future. The Immortals label is a tiny bit cloying for a non-Hull fan - but that's not his fault.

Right, I feel the need to be indignant about something now, and to repair the shwarmic balance it is going to be Beirut.

It is [size=50(possibly)[/size typical of you to disparage the poignant renaissance of that great city following the end of the tragic civil war that wracked Lebanon in the 1980s (hush hush eye to eye). To still, after all this time and all the efforts at reconciliation and regeneration, be using it as a by-word for urban catastrophe shows a deep lack of respect. I assure you sir (or madam), that for people of Beirut their recent history and the transformations they have seen amount to much more than an 'insignificant detail', as you blithely describe it - and that deserves to be acknowledged! Will you join me in applauding the city of Beirut and the people who have rebuilt one of the Jewels of the Middle East?

Was that sufficiently lyrical?

I sensed a little bit of teeth clenching, but nonetheless acceptable praise of our retiring “double challenge cup winner” regards

After such an eloquent repost, my chagrin for the people and resplendent city of Beirut, knows no bounds and I apologise to them profusely.
Regards the title “Immortals” being cloying, your fraternity on your side of our resplendent city, tend to celebrate 2 consecutive derby wins with as much gusto


You do tend towards sensible posts, unlike the rest of your ilk, who disparage FC, it’s players and fans, on here, at every possible turn. It is very irksome, so please forgive me for the Beirut debacle. Henceforth, I shall just use the adjective “toilet” with regards to anything Caravan Park.