Robins Ready for 2014 Hull Kingston Rovers Chairman Neil Hudgell said he was happy with the club’s progress and described 2013 as ‘largely positive’ after the Robins finished their regular Super League season in the final playoff spot. Craven Park has seen many changes both on and off the field recently as the club continues to reshape itself ahead of next season. READ MORE ON THIS STORY...

Robins Ready for 2014 Hull Kingston Rovers Chairman Neil Hudgell said he was happy with the club’s progress and described 2013 as ‘largely positive’ after the Robins finished their regular Super League season in the final playoff spot. Craven Park has seen many changes both on and off the field recently as the club continues to reshape itself ahead of next season. READ MORE ON THIS STORY...

Very positive take on things. Things do seem to be on a gentle upward curve. Whets the appetite. Or will maybe turn stomachs west of the little brown river. No more than goo-factor 6 on the Smailes Scale though.

Was looking forward to reading it till I started reading and realised I'd read the same story in November.

Erm, I think you'll find it's The Chocolate River's Tributary.

Well has the song says It wont be long now roll on February let the battle commence

Im not familiar with that song, how does the tune go?

it wont be long now yea yea it wont be long now ill be coming home,( the BEATLES )

Thanks to everyone who read the article. There will be plenty more when the season begins!

With the departure of Dobbo, who will have the goal kicking duties this season?

(I need it to prep the FL site)

Mike Fletcher

A simple 'I don't know' would have sufficed!

The likely candidates will attempt goal kicks at halftime for money.

I could have got these kind of answers walking down Holderness Rd asking random people in the street!!

Sandercock indicated at the fans forum it would probably be Travis Burns. But it still isn't decided for certain, afaik, with other candidates 'putting their hands up' according to a recent article in the local paper.

Thank you

Colin Armstrong was a good goal kicker too

And so was George Fairburn

is craig hall not expected to play much?

is craig hall not expected to play much?

not sure really, he's got a bit of a utility tag so fills in here and there.

Only time will tell but he's been relegated from squad number 2 to squad number 19.

His versatility means he is likely to still play a significant part. Same as last year except when not needed elsewhere he will drop out this time rather than go back to the wing.

That's how I see it anyway. Burns is a guaranteed starter when available, Hall is not so that is why Burns will be the goalkicker.

To quote Sandercock himself we don't have a 'champion' goal kicker in our ranks this year.

I saw skinny little young master Zod take a few shots a couple of seasons ago, but he was rubbish so that's not the answr.

For mine, not only is Craig Hall the best kicker in the squad now, he would be worthy of a starting berth regardless of that fact.
Also, Travis Burns is gash at goal kicking. It will cost us points throughout the season if he is given the full time goal kicking duties.

The good thing is whoever is taking on the goal kicking, they have had plenty of time to practice!

Aye, it is a bit of a concern. If we get an injury on the at fullback or wing or (while Gleeson is out at least) centre or halfback or possibly even hooker (with Burns/Keating possibly moving?), then Hall would be the obvious choice to slot in. So if Burns is slicing and pulling them all over the place, then Hall will likely be in the team anyway.