ok so what were people expecting already said the salary cap was almost spent , give the man a chance and stop whining everyone seems to beleive every signing is going to be an international we are not in the class of warrington yet . we got rid of most things people whinged about so get a grip on reality , having said that the signing came out the blue all those in the know (not)

Also, the mail seems to answer whose signing this was Quote Buoyed at finally getting his man, McRae says Aspinwall is a player that has been on Hull's radar for some time. "When we looked at the balance of the side we felt we needed a player who was versatile that could play in the back row but also in the middle of the park for us," McRae told the Mail. "Martin was on our radar and is always a player I have liked.'" - www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html

Also, the mail seems to answer whose signing this was Quote Buoyed at finally getting his man, McRae says Aspinwall is a player that has been on Hull's radar for some time. "When we looked at the balance of the side we felt we needed a player who was versatile that could play in the back row but also in the middle of the park for us," McRae told the Mail. "Martin was on our radar and is always a player I have liked.'" - www.thisishullandeastriding.co.u ... story.html

I thought this was a wind up when I got a text a few minutes ago. I'm struggling to think of anything positive to say about it.

I've not read the thread so far, has HullWhiteStar seen the news yet?

...check your posting history you are indeed a hypocrite

At the time I was'nt aware he had two incidents.

Still willing to give his a chance to prove himself on the pitch.

I'm not bothered about his past; he's done his time.

I'm bothered about the fact that he is not good enough.

We pay off Obst a quota player and sign Aspinwall.

So we'll go into next season with no cap space but an unfilled quota spot.

Coming from you, reaaaaallly

Got to agree, 1st the Martin signing now this, very disapointed, think AP may need to revise his statement with signings of this quality!

''We will not accept a top eight finish as a barometer of supposed success at any point in the future whilst I am the owner of this club."

Rubbish, aspinwall isn't in the same league as Ferguson and Fulton.

I don't remember wishing we signed an average, injury prone, trouble off the field player released by a club struugling for players and finished lower than us.

Only good point is that him and Martin are on one year deals.

Nail on head!!

maybe didn't word it right, but I was refferring to the people you were accusing of hypocrisy.

Who seriously expected you to sign Ferguson also?

Well suppose you cant fill your team full of superstars, every team needs its plodders!

Don't worry, she'll have changed her mind tomorrow.

So somebody who throws one punch should be treat the same as somebody who throws countless punches and then kicks them in the head while they're down? Bore off.

Wish we had signed Jay Pitts now.

Can't believe Hull let Washbrook/Burnett go and bring in Aspinwall??? Bomber must have had a brain fart.

Why? He's a better 2nd rower than both.

Oh dear!

Your still childish and bitter I see.

Dawn of a new era my . Should have titled the season pass application form 'new owner, same old bull'. Speeches about top two club, top quality signings and not afraid to spend money etc etc. I bet wigan, warrington, leeds, saints etc are bricking it following the signings of aspinwall and martin! Well mr pearson it's now november and your intentions are clear, what a f**king joke!

Don't talk rubbish

WTF?

It was you trying to lay into me not the other way round, accusing me of being a hypocrit of giving people second chances?

Look in the mirror and check the posts back, I never said anything to you!!

That's going too far Washy and Burnett are e.

Does bore off mean feck off ?

No they are not and should not be treated the same in a court of law, however they should in the workplace, industry/body they work for.

Don't think Aspinwall or Martin are bad signings on one year deals. Did people think Gentle was going to play 2 or 3 youngsters he won't have ever seen play? These signings are an insurance policy, if Gentle deems the youngsters good enough after assessing them and they prove themselves this year (he's already said they'll get a chance) then Aspinwall and Martins deals don't get renewed. Simple.