Radford on Sports Talk now.

This sound so amateurish haha

Anything of interest?

Didn't instill much confidence TBH . Still hasn't decided on a goal kicker and confirmed just about up to the salary cap so if anyone else is to come in then others would have to go first. Credit to him for not rising to Gollum's sarcasm though/

I thought he came across quite well considering he was having to deal with Gwillam. He is probably a little bit too open but that will deffo gain him respect within the fan base if not in other areas!
Looks like Rankin and Heremai will be your starting halfs. Mcdonnell will be fit for the start of the season and will battle with Shaul for the full back spot. Shaul has said that he wont play on the wing which is a decision Radford respects as it means he is backing himself to win the full back spot.

What was Gwilym doing/saying?

Mostly trying to lead him and couldn't resist asking him what he thought of Rovers recruitment but Radford had his measure most of the time, I don't know how we'll do on game day but I got the distinct impression there will be no b8ggering about in the camp!! Radford said if anyone is dropped for anything but form, then he will come straight out and tell the fans why they have been dropped! I wondered when someone would let the cat out of the bag about why Whitings Testimonial is at Featherstone and Radford duly obliged!

Radders came across well and sounds like a man ready for the challenge.

On Holdsworth: Hadnt looked happy for while and some peformances reflected this.
On Gale: Hull approached Bulls about him a few months ago but were turned away. Now the financial troubles have hit they offered him to Hull by which time we had signed Rankin and he is a player Radders clearly sees as a main pivot for Hull next season.

Hasnt decided on goal kicker as of yet but we have a goal kicking coach currently working with a few players - he couldnt name the coach as he is on the RU payroll!!!

Thought last years pack got bullied too much and is happy with the pack for next year with no plans for any more signings - although I thought he knew a bit too much about the Fiji prop for there to be no interest!

Feels last year players did not always know what was expected of them on the pitch at times and were confused with game plans etc.

Talked up Heremaia big time. Same with Jamie Shaul and expecting him and McDonnell to be fighting it out for the full back spot.

Shaul should do as he is told or are we allowing players to dictate to the coach now? He wouldn't have got away with it with Gentle

How come Miller's not the starting scrum half, are rumours true that he's home sick or one of the players where trying to offload?

heremaia is a very good interchange hooker.will never make a scrum half.miller has got to be first choice.everyone is entitled to there opinion.i don't agree with Radford on this one.

he said he is playing in France and the French season finishes in July and implied that there was a chance that he might join us then

Is Miller returning from injury?? Not sure he was one that had an op close season??

Rankin and Heremaia? Seriously?

Why have you seen them play together, where they rubbish?

It's pre season and I am sure Richard Horne will have something to say about it, and also how do you know that the coach might just be keeping some things closer to his chest.

Maybe he is thinking about getting Cunningham playing.

I've seen Heremaia play 7.

Agree with Sheldon, surely we aren't going with Heremia at halfback again, tried and failed.

Did he serious say Heremia will play halfback?

We have Miller, Rankin and Horne, who are all halfbacks why we play a hooker (a good one at that) at halfback?

Very depressing if true and if this happens, I'd be very worried about Radford thinking.

We need to give radford a chance but the recruitment doesn't look good on paper and if he's thinking of playing our best hooker at half back even though he has other options then it isn't a great omen

Totally agree, I think it must have been a mistake by Radford or by the person who posted it.

Did Shaul say he wouldn't play on the wing, if he did that's an odd statement to make, especially for a young lad trying to break through. He can state a preference but in the end he should play where the coach tells him to when theres a need in the team.

Listened to it late last night and here are my thoughts
1. Humberside are crap very poor headphones not working etc (or a ploy so Gwillam could ask the questions he wanted who knows)
2. Radders answered well and was economical with the answers he needed to be economical with
3. Thought when he was talking about Hessa getting us around the park he was meaning from the 9 slot
4. Was honest about Jamie struggling with the wing position and I see nothing wrong in the fact he wants to stick his hand up for the 1 jersey. I'm sure if needed the kid will stick his hand up to have a go in any position.
5. Refreshing that Radders is prepared to call a spade a spade.
All in all not a bad first effort from Lee I'm sure he will get slicker with the interviews as he gets more used to doing them and I will be trying my best to get the 4 or 5 shift swaps I need for the home games to give Lee and the lads all the support I can

Or possibly a touch of michief-making by a Rovers fan?

Radders is from the hood, innit, and I too thought he might struggle with the media side of things.
Far from being daft but probably not the most accomplished or polished performer in that genre.
Hopefully grow into it and becomes less important if you are winning rugby games.
Maybe Bomber has sent him his 'How to be a Media Whore' package?

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Blimey, does this mean we'll actually be seeing runners for the ball carrier?