I'm sure Rovers will have him and Lauaki at the top of the wind-up list though.

But also the "Hull derby" aspect to consider. Who would feel more comfortable against KR without Radford, Yeamo and co to instill genetic empathy on behalf of us fans to the team.

Don't think any non-Hullian truly gets the derby - anyone trumpeting about the great Wigan/Saints or Leeds/Bradford "derbies" thereby displaying that basic lack of comprehension of the [iemormity[/i of "Hull and Rovers" is conclusive proof of that - and so we need as many (the harder the better) local lads on our side as we can.

Plus I was not happy about him leaving - think we are better organised with Radford on the pitch more often than not. Been consistent and strong for us this year, happy to take the risk on the extra year if Lee is.

He provokes me and I'm not even a Hull supporter!

And rightly so! He hasn't done anything at the club for about 4 seasons. We should have got rid years ago. That Jacksons carrier bag that blows about the KC pitch scares the oppo team than Dowes does.

FWIW i think Radders has played better for us since the captaincy was taken off him!

He's been better than Yak this season and he has had some very good spells during those 4 years so let's not go down the road of creating yet another forum myth.

Im happy the ban was overturned, predmoninantoly because it wasn't justified. Having Radford in the side for a Hull Derby is a good thing, I am a little concerned about Moa's comments in the mail, hope he isn't so fired up for the game that he comes on and gives penalties away.

Problem?

In your opinion.........

Forum myth??? Just because my view is different to yours, it doesn't mean its a myth.

I think Dowes offers less than the Yak, but its all opinions.

well said

Y,know i cant wait for kick off this weekend , its mouthwatering to have Long, Horne, Omeley and Fitz all back for this match, AND i predict Hame will explode onto this match as he is clearly fired up as is Big sam...
Think hame could have a massive one this weekend, ( thank god he wasnt playing last one huh ha ha)

will we get another "she fell over" , i doubt there are many in R&W will be relishing the tussle with our pack after that 12 man display minus hame

Well if you really believe Dowes has only been rubbish for the last 4 years then IMO your opinion is complete bollox.

Hope they are not too fired up, need their game heads on and not purely adrenlin fuelled. The biggest danger to us is Dobson and his kicking game.

I can't wait either think it's gunna be a cracker hopefully Hame will get back to the form of the last few games would love to see Hame and Manu causing mayhem on their left and right, my only worry is that our boys could be knackered from the huge effort last week.

Well Hame and Radford won't be knackered

Well I think Radders might have a sore fist after that thug baily kept ramming his head in to Radders fist for no reason.

True. We've had 2 sendings off in the last 3 matches. Passion is all very well, but we need discipline and self-control if we are to win.

The reason why Bailey does not have to answer is that the RFl thought his actions were accidental as he was trying to regain his feet - although still provoking a response from Radford. Here is the summary from the original tribunal:

Following a Match Review Panel meeting held on 6 September 2010, you are charged with misconduct for a breach of Law 15.1(a) during the above Match. The Panel reviewed an incident which occurred in approximately the 10th minute of the Match. You were sent off following this incident. In the Panel’s opinion R intentionally struck his opponent. Whilst the Panel believed that R was provoked by his opponent’s actions in attempting a quick play the ball, that the confrontation was minor and the sending off had resulted in him missing a large proportion of the match, the punch was misconduct worthy of referral to the Tribunal

So please tell me what he's done that has been so special? He's just a plodding prop who we need to bin off!

The Tansey one was an uncontrolled lift which could happen to anyone and the Radders one was a provoked reaction that didnt warrant a sending off. I dont think our discipline and self-control is anything to worry about.

I think it's ruined our chances of winning the fair play trophy though!

It doesn't matter why a player is sent off - the result is that you are left with 12 men and if we have another sending off we are likely to lose on Saturday.

It does matter when you're making out that we need to control our discipline. I'd agree with you if the sendings off previously showed a theme of dirtyness. The fact that both were unlucky made me disagree with your comment. We dont have a problem in that regard imo.

I think I probably agree with you more than you think Dave.

However it seems the referees don't agree with either of us.