i thought ian kirke signed a new contract, but if he hasnt would he count as home grown?

lee smith, ablett, gibson and leului all ooc iirc at leeds this season, not sure if donald signed an extension did he? think thats all of leeds. seem to be a few teams missing from that list

Short of confidence and form, but nearly a year younger than Welham, so he still certainly has potential.

The Hull fringe players that are ooc (T. Lee, G. Horne and R. Whiting), would all be competent and, crucially, inexpensive additions to the squad, but hopefully there are players in the U-21 who would be near as good now (2010) and better in a few years.

Newton would be a bit of a 'name' signing IMO - possibly not the best value for money. Crabtree could be good, though it is not a area of the team were Rovers are struggling, at the moment (even with Vella out). Think a few other teams would be interested though.

But he can offload in the tackle...... which is something we are lacking.

As for Hall - i personally wouldnt want him at the club, think it would be a step backwards to what weve already got. Even Lovegrove is younger then Welham so the age of Hall shouldnt really come into question.

I would not want Terry Newton; I'm not saying he's a bad player; I just don't like they way he plays the game.

A top class Hooker and back up for Dobbo and im happy.

TBh I'd prefer us to spending some money on the top talent in teh reserves. We have a good squad now so lets start planning for 2-3 seasons time and sign up some real classy 17 year olds.

I'd take another young classy prop (as both Fozzy and Vella are getting on) and a world class hooker (not that there is any available) for the 1st team. Fitzhenry I'd let go only because he is exactly the same cover as we get from Ben and Ben is English and equal talent.