Even if Salford are forced to sell player i doubt any cap and quota dispensation would be unlimited, probably limited to 1 player per club, plus talk of player swaps is fine but who would want to relocate from hull to Manchester to sign for a club in financial difficulties?

[quote="Dave K.":o2k87hcj]I'm not sure if he is good enough or how highly Newcastle rate him, if players like Gamble, Cogger and Crossland are being picked before him, then you have to worry about your future. They are also very keen on a new halfback. I'd like to think if we signed him (which I don't think we will), he would play 6 and Charles and Kemp would be looking to replace Seizer. We definitely need to keep an eye on the Salford situation, it's sad what's happening, but other clubs won't hand around.[/quote:o2k87hcj] need to try for McDonald if there is a quota dispensation

[quote="bonaire":2lpzaswc]need to try for McDonald if there is a quota dispensation[/quote:2lpzaswc] You'd think he'd be the one in the most demand wouldn't you.

McDonald and Myler were team mates at Leeds in 2023. I hope they got on!

What you got to remember is it's not like Football manager. You can't just go and get who you want. Am sure there's lots of things we are not aware of which needs to be in place.

One of those ITK accounts on twitter saying the Sneyd thing isn't happening. I now expect the club to announce his return on Monday

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":6stirecg]Maybe Thirkill will be a little more hands on in his Chairman's role than we originally thought.[/quote:6stirecg] Maybe. A couple of other possibilities… 1. Thirkill sees potential in Myler (as Chris suggested) and although this is a high profile position, it is relatively low stakes from a financial perspective. Tough gig to lead any organisation when so much of your authority is derived from somebody else though. 2. Put in an experienced COO under Myler, perhaps someone approaching the end of their career who isn’t too fussed about burnishing their credentials for another position if the wage is right. They can interpret, anticipate and implement Myler’s vision (like a rugby league Reginald Jeeves), fall on any grenades (like a Simon Grix of business administration but with more intent) and make sure Myler is the one in the limelight when things go well (like Peter Taylor did for Brian Clough).

[quote="hull2524":20xuxjyn]What you got to remember is it's not like Football manager. You can't just go and get who you want. Am sure there's lots of things we are not aware of which needs to be in place.[/quote:20xuxjyn] We have been crying out for a quality strike centre so i would be very disappointed if someone like McDonald became available under a quota dispensation and he went to HKR whilst we were blinkered looking at Sneyd and Cross. Dont think in any case Sneyd would come back but is he now what we need at 34 on a 2/3 year deal

Only thing that would really put me off about Nene would be his lack of club loyalty, he seems to change clubs every season. I could see Rovers offering a swap with Gildart going the other way.

[quote="mwindass":29vzc5cf]Only thing that would really put me off about Nene would be his lack of club loyalty, he seems to change clubs every season. .[/quote:29vzc5cf] It was only a few weeks ago that after playing well for PNG he was courting NRL offers. I suppose though if the quota dispensation scenario did happen it would only be a season anyway so you’d have to review it after a year, you’d get a year of quality out of him. I’m not sure the Salford situation will play out like that and don’t think anyone will get quota dispensation for anyone anyway. You have to look at where the story originated and who’s pulling the strings doesn’t take a genius to work out, that’s just the suggestion of one particular club, maybe after a few drinks in the bar.

[quote="mwindass":1vf5etxc]One of those ITK accounts on twitter saying the Sneyd thing isn't happening. I now expect the club to announce his return on Monday [/quote:1vf5etxc] Seems adamant that he's going to Leigh and that we are set to sign Cross

Mcdonald would be off as soon as an offer comes in, I would be very wary of signing him, however Id good he is. I'd be happy with Cross. I can give or take Sneyd, would improve us, but not the exact halfback we need, like I was with Lam I wouldn't be too disappointed if he didn't come. Nikorima could be an option, think we were close to signing him on loan last year.

[quote="Dave K.":1ig6hkjs]Mcdonald would be off as soon as an offer comes in, I would be very wary of signing him, however Id good he is. I'd be happy with Cross. I can give or take Sneyd, would improve us, but not the exact halfback we need, like I was with Lam I wouldn't be too disappointed if he didn't come. Nikorima could be an option, think we were close to signing him on loan last year.[/quote:1ig6hkjs] Agree on Sneyd. Too similar to Sezer.

[quote="RockNRolla":omspo7t2]Seems adamant that he's going to Leigh and that we are set to sign Cross[/quote:omspo7t2] Proceed with caution with that account. He once said we were signing Bevan French.

Surely we would of spoke to sneyd first to see if he was happy to come us before we tabled an offer, why would we waste our time? Unless we've been used to get more out of leigh or for us to bump up the fee for our mate Derek?

[quote="mwindass":1kqopr15]Only thing that would really put me off about Nene would be his lack of club loyalty, he seems to change clubs every season. I could see Rovers offering a swap with Gildart going the other way.[/quote:1kqopr15] We have no right to expect loyalty after cancelling several contracts and paying players off in the past few seasons. There is very little loyalty in sport. Clubs and players use each other in equal measure for on field success and financial reward.

I'm looking at the Sneyd situation and thinking he's not coming. Therefore who else is out there that we can get?

I'm really keen to see what Balmforth can do, could be a big regret if we don't give him a chance and we lose him. If we go with Cust and Seizer short term, he should get a decent run off the bench.

[quote="Blackandwhitebigdog":2evcu6bd]I'm looking at the Sneyd situation and thinking he's not coming. Therefore who else is out there that we can get?[/quote:2evcu6bd] Ben Reynolds ?

[quote="REVENUE":1h10n3qy]Ben Reynolds ?[/quote:1h10n3qy] Did alright for us actually in that spell when we were poor rather than terrible but he's probably burned his bridges.

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":3rle9lti]Did alright for us actually in that spell when we were poor rather than terrible but he's probably burned his bridges.[/quote:3rle9lti] He was on loan and Fev offered him a cotract

[quote="REVENUE":jhtn27u2]Ben Reynolds ?[/quote:jhtn27u2] Only adults allowed in this conversation.

On the Sneyd situation I’d rather we looked for a running half as good as Sneyd was for us and has been for Salford I just wouldn’t see him & Sezer working. Think Cust & Sezer will be a good combination but the question is can they stay on the field enough. Hopefully both will have a long injury free run but this is Hull FC.

[quote="Armavinit":3mrakyrk]He was on loan and Fev offered him a cotract [/quote:3mrakyrk] Yes I am aware of that, grumpy.

[quote="ComeOnYouUll":394d3w00]Yes I am aware of that, grumpy.[/quote:394d3w00] The point I was trying to make was obvious, you said he’s burnt his bridges, I disagree, he did what was best for him at the time, Grumpy.