typo fixed

Its better at the top then on the bottom of the ladder ..you only get your fingers stood on when you try to climb the effing ladder

hi ive heard from a few people saying he has got his visa last friday. so fingers crossed.

10:04am Tuesday (EST) - Time in Sydney, New South Wales

People at the High Commission?

If true what the point Hull keeping quit about it

After all this time Hull would have let the fans know

so did i at game yesterday.

but then i got my hopes dashed when i got home,apparently hes not coming and will be staying in the nrl,but what do any of us know till the club announce it

And the truth shall set you free!!!

Correct.

There is a small chance that the story will break before the club announce it because of the time difference, but other than that there is no news.

When people come on here claiming that the visa is already accepted/rejected I think it says as much as you need to know about THEM.

"Coach" has made himself look a fool with his premature guess, as have many others. No wonder the mods had to ban discussion on this forum with these numpties around.

the truth '[uYOU KNOW[/u' shall set you free!

So that leaves Wolfie out

Now I see why the mods lock these,



All these sources and not one of them as the same story as the next.

All these things people have "heard" are rubbish.

At the Bradford game, board members still had no news on his visa. But their expectation was it would probably not be granted.

Message board or club board?

Last I heard was that the club were optimistic

club board.

The Bradford Board

Regardless of what the club have said regards the signing of Luaki, IMO he is almost certainly seen as a replacement for Crocker. When you look at the reasons for others not been granted a visa, I can't imagine this application result to be any different to the previous.

Correct. Bird is an innocent man and got turned down. Claiming he's coming is all just mischief-making IMO.

And often completely different stories from the same alleged sources.

Does anybody else think that should Crocker join us that this wait will lead to completely unrealistic exceptions from certain fans?

I think some are expecting him to come, get the ball and run through the middle of the defence every time. Or that ever tackle he makes will be awesome in some way.

Some people were probably always thinking that regardless of the delay, but not that many. Most will be hoping that should he arrive he will bring a winning mentality (yes we still need it

) and a good work ethic on the pitch together with a presence. Someone for younger players to watch and learn from. An international class player. Some expectations might be inflated but the majority will be realistic.

The UKBA would say that every application is treated on it's own merits.

I think the first refusal (if on the basis of his conviction) was a reaction to the apparent clampdown by the new entry clearance manager.

There is an element of discretion in the rule that we think was used and a better made case, supported by the club and relevant bodies in Aus should therefore have a better chance of success. Nothing guaranteed, mind. As I've said elsewhere if this gets turned down again, I'd recommend the club contact Bradford about Bird then challenge the refusal through every means possible, involving MPs and Ministers if necessary.

Quite so. Fingers healed yet?

Just be glad when its all sorted than we can all move on.