I get what you mean about Lane, but we've brought in a head coach to drive standards and hold players accountable. Obviously some players aren't living up to that. Savelio being one.

I can't answer why Lane is continually selected, but I'd guess even though his performances haven't been that impressive, his attitude is better than Andre's

No you wasn’t in debt in 16/17 . You made a profit. See below:

2020: 22.5k profit
2019: 262k loss
2018: 106k profit
2017: 285k profit (CC win)
2016: 270k profit (CC win)

2015: 73k loss
2014: 74k loss
2013: 74k loss
2012: 485.5k loss
2011: 254k loss

I had heard something about Savelio which I refuse to believe is true, but the fact i was told it after the Wire game (which happens to be the last time he played) makes me think they could be something behind it

Don’t be cryptic, if you’ve heard a rumour share it.

How can you refuse to believe it’s true if you think there could be something in it? Perplexing.

Sorry is this Billy or Keef I’m talking to here?

Had you been for a haircut?

Sounds more plausible.

I remember reading Mcintosh and Trout are good mates, might not be much of an advantage when trying to sign a player but every little helps as they say.

I know it's the local rag but I'm sure I read it that the club are looking to offload McIntosh early .

Yeah it was implied that even though he is under contract we would be looking to move him on

Perhaps in the short term I guess, but it has to be done to benefit the medium and long term.

Pretty heavy hint on IG from Connor Wynne that his time at Hull is up.

I spoke to him at the Derby match,I was a guest of a regular club sponsor and his attitude was appalling,sulky,made it clear he wasn't interested in fulfilling his role of chatting with the clubs sponsors. If he shows that attitude day in and day out then he can go today for me,sulking and acting like a moody 13 year old. I was quite shocked and that's not easily done.

Hopefully this no nonsense approach from Smith will give some others the kick up the backside they need, if you show a poor attitude (allegedly) then your out the door, no matter how good you are.

Yeah just seen that. Big turnaround in his career from the promise last year

I think he struggles with criticism and does his talking on social media instead of the pitch. It's a shame as I think with the right attitude and coaching there's a really good player in there. Needs to start listening to the right people or he'll end up championship at best.

one in one out more likely

Although I'd be disappointed to lose the likes of Savelio, Brown and Wynne, Smith has been brought in to do a job and make tough decisions and as it stands back his decisions.

Maybe we've been guilty of watching to many mediocre players with half ar5d attitudes for far to long . It's become the norm to think at the start of every season these players may win us a cup or challenge for the league but infract reality hits in within half a dozen games .
We have waited an age for a coach like TS to come along and fair play to AP for getting him here and giving him the reins to cull this team and build it up year on year till we're we are back challenging with the rest of the big teams .
We might not like the fact that one of our favorite players might be shown the door but it needs doing .

Three year extension for Brad Fash

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Couple of interesting quotes in the article

Fash is great to work with. He likes men who work hard and I would like to think I put myself in that category"

Smith: "He sets high standards for himself and his desire to improve as a player is the sort of thing you’re looking for when you’re a coach hoping to re-sign somebody."

Well deserved. You'd think he'll be good value on the cap too

No Brainer fantastic attitude and graft like Cator, both give everything to the team, need some big bodies around them, all teams need a Fash. No doubt some whingers won't be happy.

Thing is with the likes of Wynne TS see's them everyday in training we see them for 80 minutes, my issue is he hasn't stood out at Newcastle which is a worry, I know he's had attitude and fitness issues, lie Connor interview the other week said he's fitter at Huddersfield and got away with it at Hull maybe a few of them got used to that.