Am I the only one seeing a major contradiction there?

Was reading and agreeing with everything you said thinking, we've said that, then realised.

I can understand the OP'c concerns if Im honest because whichever way you look at it we do seem to be losing some quality, however like I've said previously it's now up to Gentle to go out and recruit wisely and take this club forward, it looks like he'll have plenty of money available on the cap so they'll be no excuses. I also heard his interview last night and echo what robbo has siad it certainly sounded like he was making a point that McKinon wasn't one of his signings.

I am extremely excited, optimistic and as passionate about what is going on at Hull Fc as anybody. I have got my passion back this season after having it drained slowly away by the previous regime. I have even started going to away games once again.

Look at it this way. Yeah we have lost Manu, possibly Turner and who knows maybe others, let them go and hope they regret their decisions down the line. Wade going was just one of them things, lets move on.

But we have signed Gareth Ellis already. Every other super league club went in for him and he chose us. I dont pretend to know what he is earning as it is none of my business, but again he chose us. I am also sure that it was stated that we didnt make the biggest financial offer, but again he chose to join us. Now i assume as part of the negotiations. Bomber and the others will have told Ellis about our plans, our playing targets, maybe even told him who we already have agreed to sign, and guess what Ellis chose to join us.

The future is bright, its black and white. Trust in the AP he will deliver

The number of matches missed through injury by Willie Manu compares very favourably with matches missed by Gareth Ellis last season and the present season (40%). Bearing that in mind I’m not sure Manu would be a better option for Hull

.....maybe it's not the best comparison to make but consider what the present British government inherited with what Messrs Gentle, McRae and Pearson inherited from the previous regime!

Hull F.C needs time to develop and improve things both on and off the field. PG and SM need to create and deliver their own team and only then can their performance be judged.

The injuries have occurred at a time when it would have been good to consolidate our position in the league and progress in the cup. If we'd won our recent games then I'm sure that we'd not be so concerned about players coming and going!

The future's bright the future's definitely black and white!

You're right, it's not.

Am I the only one who thinks losing Turner would be no big deal for your club?

No I do too. Arundel is just as good if not better.

if there were any comparison between gentle,mcrae and pearson to cameron and is shower,we would have joined up with the dobbins.

And maybe offer Martin 35-40g as squad player? Just me then. Lol

And maybe offer Martin 35-40g as squad player? Just me then. Lol

Worst. Analogy. Ever.

You saying our new lot are going to accelerate equally far into the mire in two years flat?

Archetypical Hull fan.





McKinnon = Wife not settled so Hull release.
Manu = End of career looming and bigger pay day offered.
Turner = why is him signing a no brainer? He may choose to head back towards his roots. Hardly irreplaceable

You are right we shouldn't be worrying about next season and guess what ....I aint. Nothing going on behind the scenes, just contract negotiations, agents and the usual doom and gloom merchants sat in front of computer keyboards.

The boat hasn't even been refloated yet after the last lot sunk it. Realistically it could be 5 years before we're genuinely challenging given the shat state of our youth development

No, comparing the change in government would be like replacing Hetherington, Rule and Agar with Dobbo, Easty and Damo.

Yes, he is.

Whoa. Our quota of non fed trolls is full.
We don't want him or could find a loophole for him.
Clearly a City fan

No, certainly not, Crooks and maybe Crookes will replace him.

Nobody wants to see any of our players leave especially the likes of Manu, Turner etc. but as has already been said, this merely wipes the canvas clean quicker than we thought. PG, Bomber and AP can look to strengthen their team in their way with a pot of dosh to play with.
Draw up the sails, the boat is ready for launch

You'd think if he was a City fan he'd have a lot more to worry about than trolling our board. But then, I suppose you could say the same for if he was a Rovers fan.

I know its funny as ferk, last year Sharp was the turnstile everyone wanted rid of and the seasons scapegoat, he was even offered up as a lamb for slaughter by the doughnut coach at that time, and turner well he was just a bit part cant tackle , no speed, no sense agar purchase last year and now they are both being touted as demi gods ha ha you couldnt write this stuff could you

You've brought a new coach in, who a lot of people seem to rate. He now wants to build his own squad. I think those who said the current one needs dismantling are right. There are some good players, but overall the quality and balance of it hasn't challenged at the top.

For me the key to building something at Hull is to avoid the old mistakes of bringing in a few big names and to invest in your youth set up and bring in quality where you see a gap.

I've enjoyed watching Leeds over the last few years (yes, I know, booo, antichrist etc) because not only have we won things, we've won things using a lot of academy products, and some of our big signings have also been top UK talent. Not only is it more satisfying to see success with that system, but you also get players who are really bought in and committed to what the club wants to do. People like JJB, Sinfield, McGuire and Burrow are good players, but it's been the spirit in the squad that's been the key to success. Gentle will no doubt know that, and that's what he should be trying to do with the cap space the recent departures will create, not just try to bring in a handful of star names to paper over the cracks.

Just my opinion, but a bit of a clear-out is no cause for panic. On the contrary, I can see why you'd be optimistic about it. As an RL fan it'd be great to see Hull playing well and getting massive crowds every week.

Very good post Diablo.

Pretty much spot on.
However you haven't criticised our pricing for away fans, called us morons or codheads or even disparaged the city of Hull. Are you sure you're a Leeds fan?