https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14274 Fitzgibbon highly thought of

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14274 Fitzgibbon highly thought of

Doesn't surprise me, would love to see him with us at some point though.

So would I
Looks like he’ll get a good gig somewhere in the NRL sooner rather than later (given how many coaches there are under pressure of being sacked).

Just hope Lasty, Purtill and Ellis can make a go of it. Hopefully they’ll take the opportunity, change our dour style and we won’t have to go to the expense of looking elsewhere.

Gives me a bit more reassurance, I'd be happy to go into next season with our current squad minus Ratu and Kelly.

That will give us some cap space and quota spot should Connor at 6 not work out.

????

Leeds reckon they'll lose £4m in the next 2 years.

Blast! They’ll never get the away support covered over.

Wouldn't be surprised. Dire financial situation but would be amazed if anyone had the appetite or cash to buy us tbh. Unless we're being given away. Merger anyone? The silence from the club has been deafening over the last few weeks.

AP says if we can get the right amount of pass holders, we will be able to recruit.

What number might that be, 25k?

Where did AP say that? All I've seen is basically the opposite.

Positive from Pearson despite the situation.

Only sees Ratu and Kelly leaving. Who s wages will cover some damage.

Personally I'd rather see Carlos at halfback at least he has a running game to complement Sneyd.

Interesting on Jones. I'd hazard a guess at its a wait n see if anybody can stump up a fee.

Good Pearsons mentioned potential recruitment, and even overseas signings depending on income, not the end of the world if we add a few domestic signings.

Nice to hear some news

Quote ="ccs"What number might that be, 25k? Where did AP say that? All I've seen is basically the opposite.'" Found it..... https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ny-4261884

Quote ="ccs"What number might that be, 25k? Where did AP say that? All I've seen is basically the opposite.'" Found it..... https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ny-4261884

Quote ="ccs"Found it..... https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ny-4261884'" Would be delighted if we can keep our OOC players, esp Carlos. Let's hope our fans are in a position to renew come the autumn. Unlikely we'll be in the recruitment market anyway so hope the supporters can unite behind the squad and coaching set up we have in challenging circumstances. Disappointing we haven't had the annual Mally Walker takeover rumour though.

Quote ="ccs"Found it..... https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ny-4261884'" Would be delighted if we can keep our OOC players, esp Carlos. Let's hope our fans are in a position to renew come the autumn. Unlikely we'll be in the recruitment market anyway so hope the supporters can unite behind the squad and coaching set up we have in challenging circumstances. Disappointing we haven't had the annual Mally Walker takeover rumour though.

Funny you should say that.....

Ha! Is he going to build a stadium on the old Birds Eye site?

The discussions ground to a halt when nobody would make him a cup of tea.

I would have done

Update on finances etc https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ow-2894895 Hull are one of those clubs who revealed they would be applying for aid to help it through the crisis but - with no games now for more than three months - they say they are finding it difficult to get their hands on the funds. “We’re still trying to find out how we get hold of what’s been apportioned to us,” said Pearson. “It’s becoming a little bit of a painstaking operation. We don’t seem to be making much progress and the pinch-points are arriving now. “We need release of that funding and, even though we have to pay it all back, at least it gives us some breathing space. “[uBut we’re going to need a buy-in from all our stakeholders; players, myself, supports, corporates, everybody is going to have to play our part for the survival of Hull and to come through it as a competitive Super League club[/u. “We’re trying to find a way forward over the next 18 months while still challenging in a competitive league.” The sport hopes to resume in August, although it could play behind closed doors until October due to government protocols and social-distancing measures. Pearson sees that as being a crucial area in determining whether clubs survive. “There’s got to be a way forward as promptly and safely as possible to try and get crowds in ASAP,” he added. “The speed with which we can do that safely, is the key to the future of the sport. “Our members and season ticket holders have been extremely loyal and so long as they remain with us we’ve got a chance of getting through this. “[uWe’re all going the extra mile and everyone’s connected to the club from myself and the board downwards everyone has contributed to try and save the club.”[/u

Update on finances etc https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ow-2894895 Hull are one of those clubs who revealed they would be applying for aid to help it through the crisis but - with no games now for more than three months - they say they are finding it difficult to get their hands on the funds. “We’re still trying to find out how we get hold of what’s been apportioned to us,” said Pearson. “It’s becoming a little bit of a painstaking operation. We don’t seem to be making much progress and the pinch-points are arriving now. “We need release of that funding and, even though we have to pay it all back, at least it gives us some breathing space. “[uBut we’re going to need a buy-in from all our stakeholders; players, myself, supports, corporates, everybody is going to have to play our part for the survival of Hull and to come through it as a competitive Super League club[/u. “We’re trying to find a way forward over the next 18 months while still challenging in a competitive league.” The sport hopes to resume in August, although it could play behind closed doors until October due to government protocols and social-distancing measures. Pearson sees that as being a crucial area in determining whether clubs survive. “There’s got to be a way forward as promptly and safely as possible to try and get crowds in ASAP,” he added. “The speed with which we can do that safely, is the key to the future of the sport. “Our members and season ticket holders have been extremely loyal and so long as they remain with us we’ve got a chance of getting through this. “[uWe’re all going the extra mile and everyone’s connected to the club from myself and the board downwards everyone has contributed to try and save the club.”[/u

Surprised no one as set up a go fund me page or something like.10k people, £20 each would seem achievable

I think as Supporters we need to help if we can ?
Some form of fund raising would help our Club survive .

I think people have needs closer to home in all honesty, once furlough starts reducing in August the redundancies will only increase, I know a lot pf people who ahve taken payment holidays on mortgages, credit cards, loans, even insurance etc. and just spent the money, all of that is going to need paying back, nobody has yet tested the water with income protection insurance etc. (as far as I am aware) to see how 3 or 4 months on 80% pay and not paying the premiums pans out if the worst happens and you get made redundant. RL is, ultimately, a luxury purchase that quite a few wont be able to afford short to medium term, let alone donating money to a private business.

We may be euphoric and heading to Brid in the sunshine, but those brown envelopes will start to drop on the doormat very soon.

Leeds expect to lose £4m because their business model relies heavily on extra income from the stadium facilities, like I expect KR will 'lose' more money than FC because of cancelled concerts etc. It is the Ltd company that will incur the losses, not the 'club' as such.

Nobody has yet looked at the wider economic impact of Covid on towns in terms of vastly reduced (in some sectors, to zero) income, how many FC/KR/City fans are taxi drivers, hairdressers, plumbers, decorators, labourers etc. that do 'a bit of cash work here and there', undeclared income hasn't been topped up to 80%.

Some very tough months, possibly years, ahead.

.... so trips to Brid are fine, but £20 is £20 too much, you do talk a load of rubbish (all of the time).

no, you chose to read anything I post as rubbish, but that is up to you, you make the mistake of thinking I give a tinkers cuss what you think.

There have been whispers about ISC in recent months, well now they have confirmed that they will be leaving the NRL and AFL markets this year.

No mention of Super League but it looks like we could have to find another manufacturer and if our deal with them is for beyond this season there could be a financial hit.

[urlhttps://www.zerotackle.com/nrl-clubs-could-lose-8-million-over-jersey-split-updated-56546/[/url

it's a double whammy, loss of the ISC money and one less company in the market to haggle deals with, a tough few years ahead.

...........and another week passes and still no news on pretty much anything from the rfl. Thought this was meant to be a great time for the league rise up where as it seems nobody has a f()()kin clue - my bet is nothing will change apart from relegation and a couple of rule changes that follow the NRL and it will of taken them months to get to these decisions