Well for me and thousands of others no doubt if I had been offered what I have been now last night I would have snapped your hand off. The very fact that we have new owners who won't be taking loans back won't be charging interest for at least 3 years and are hell bent on getting us an A grade license is more than any of us could have wished for. I aways knew from about 5 or so weeks ago that a full take over was on yet some on here went on and on about it only being an investment. That was how it started but when Thirkill saw the potential and as a RL man through and through the passion there was around the place fan wise, he saw possibilities and a challenge and I guess he wanted to head it all up. Adams been suffering through the stress of trying to keep the club afloat and paying back the covid loans and had to dip into the operational budget to do it, that's not fair on us investing in the club as we do I know but that's the fact because he couldn't finance it himself. That has really put pressure on him health wise. And he ain't a healthy man anyway. I am also really impressed with Myler after baulking on here initially when I heard of his appointment.

But those who know Adam will tell you that he would never leave the club in the hands of anyone but parties that would take it forward and look after it (perhaps, as I once said to him in jest, because he knows if in the years to come the wheel comes off then we would be blaming him for doing the deal anyway

). He always talked in RL circles of being the custodian of the club. Many of us hoped against hope that it would be a new owner and we have got that now and he seems to get entirely what its all about and is willing to prioritise a grade A licence and beefing up the playing contingent incrementally going forward. Besides that he sounds and acts like he's committed to the cause already.

Add to all that the fact that our new coach is probably the best chance we have of getting back on track, Andy Last (in tears) is back and bringing some passion, and the facilities we have down at the University are now as they should be and we aim to be there for the next 20 years. For me it's a great result, I'm always worrying about these sort of things until the inks dry on the contract but I think we can all sleep a little more soundly now. I don't particularly care if we finish 8th 9th or so as long as we can all say well we gave it a bloody good go. All many of us really want is a Club that's there for us till we ain't here anymore and one where the players staff and owners get it as much as we do. Will we get that, well who knows, but one things for sure so far this is a bloody good result.

I was impressed with his RL knowledge the floodlit cup in the 1980s is very deep mastermind specialist topic stuff not something he'd just revised to try and please us.

Liked it when he called Moy an excitement machine and how he has physically bulked up. Looking forward to see how he's progressed next season under a more professional set up. Got his teeth done as well.

I really enjoyed the whole forum discussion and the ways that all panelist’s talked through the questions. For Adam, I could almost hear the relief in his voice as he now knows he can walk away from several years of personal challenges. RM was spot on with his points and Cartwright showed a no-nonsense approach and a ‘right bloke’ to have as a coach. The new owner appeared honest and a real RL man with real commitment. Wow! Just bloody Wow. Really looking forward to the future of my club again.

Great news for you guys I think we didn't actually expect a full takeover but it was needed.

For now the 'investment' goes straight into Pearson's pocket but no doubt that wouldn't have happened if the new owners didn't have plans for actual further investment and they clearly have the means.

They have pretty much said that they will be taking wages out of the club after 3 years but not before. And there will definitely NOT be a new stadium so you are still at the mercy of your landlords Hull City.

So you have 3 years to catch up with Rovers. But Rovers are not standing still and look out for news in the new year which will guarantee the growth of the club for generations to come - with or without benefactors.

Update.....season ticket sales Hull FC 6k Hull KR 9k.

Floodlit final was 18th December 1979 which was my birthday and the first game I can remember attending. The only things I can recall are Dennison's try and it being absolutely packed out. Halcyon days.

Another update....it's another year since you won a trophy.

I wonder why you appear to be so concerned then?

Fair comment from Pearson about Saturday games. Personally I much prefer them to Friday night games. I get that a lot will be of the opposite opinion though.

Questions were pretty good tonight apart from the woman plugging her travel firm.

Don’t feed the troll!

Wasting your time, he hasn't got the balls to debate. Just ignore him.

For me pro's and con's are:

Friday nights: pro's: looks good under the lights, people make a night of it and have a drink, corporate's prefer it (but are businesses still spending money on boxes?)

Cons: away fans don't want to battle the M62 so don't come, Hull is a car park from 3pm on Friday, up against other SL games and football on TV (so less points for the IMG spreadsheet) colder in winter!

Saturdays/Sundays: more away fans, more people are off work so might go. Warmer in winter!

Cons: short turnaround if the next game is Thurs/Friday, can have a quiet vibe if the game isn't a big one.

I've heard the SMC prefer Saturdays as they can use some of the same staff who work at City.

She certainly seized the moment. Glossy brochures handed out and 10% discount on all bookings I'll bet.

Always read the small print folks. Baggage is never included

Who actually owns the land that is being developed for low cost housing?

Really exciting time for Hull FC - patience is needed as there's a lot of rebuilding to be done over the next couple of years but hopefully come 2027 the club can get right back in the mix.

If I had been at the forum I would have asked about the lack of pace in the new spine that has been assembled which I think could be a big limitation for Hull next year.

I actually think getting 2 half backs on the pitch every game is more important to us than pace. We're not going to challenge the top 6, we just need to be competitive every week

No problem. Bevan French and Jai Field signed sealed and delivered I've heard.

On a slightly more serious note we've been linked with Byrne. Probably not going to happen but what are your thoughts on him?

That whole travel firm bit was just cringey as hell.

Frustrating in all honesty. When he plays with intensity he's a very solid and effective prop but ultimately has been too inconsistent. Seems to lack a bit of leg drive as well. That being said, he was in the best run of form in his career at the end of 2023 before injury hit and really imposed himself with and without the ball. Struggled with the new disciplinary rules early on in 2024 but ended the year as a regular in the 17 and did a good job for us. Still think there's untapped potential there but unsure whether he'll fulfill it.

When he hits some form Peet clearly rates Byrne as the 3rd best prop after Thompson and Havard. But Wigan might consider letting him go if they feel confident that Tyler Dupree, Harvie Hill and Sam Eseh will step it up next year, Byrne may want to go if he's unhappy playing off the bench at Wigan and/or he wants a longer term contract.

Biggest news of the night is that
Moy had head his teeth done !
That made me laugh hard

I salute your salute !

Great news for the club and so many thanks
have to go to Adam Pearson!
What he must have gone through in Covid has
likely aged him 20 years.
He’s up there with Roy Waudby in the FC Hall of Fame

Onwards and Forwards !
I’ve been asleep whilst all this happened so
spending an hour reading it all.

I’m very excited to say the least and can’t wait
for the season to start.

I’ll say it now - we finish 5th ! And we beat kr filth at home

Is that your own view or did you consult the barometer

Was there tonight after meeting JWH and you have all been cond. if any of you think this is anything other than a move to close Hull FC down in favour of Thirkills goal you are delusional. Pearson has stitched you up left, right and centre. Don’t buy it. Ask yourself why invest?

Anyone would think you're paranoid that we are back on the up while Rovers haven't won anything during their time in the sun

The YouTube channel shows about 15 minutes extra coverage after the radio program had ended.