Sad as it is, in every sense, coming in at 6 and 5 on my season highlights have been Albert Kelly being outed as a bellend and the reaction to it of most Hull fans on here, respectively.

So, I’ll take this opportunity to unequivocally condemn Tomkin’s words and actions on his video. The punishment dished out by Wigan felt appropriate for the amount of shade he brought on them.

A poor version of Danny Tickle. Pathetic signing.

I'm sure Tomkins will perform better then Danny Tickle in the 8s

He really wouldn't. He's been dire since he returned from union. He hasn't even been a starter for wigan and they've been playing one of their back rowers at centre all year. I'd have been disappointed if we'd signed him

Tomkins or Kellys behaviour both unacceptable so the FC fans stating which is the more Moronic is unbelievable, so why dont you all take a walk back to the darkside, and you Jake, hobble back on your peggy, bye......

Every post on here is dripping with poison. It's ignore time for you Mr Addled. Knockersbump would be more welcome than you

what an opportunity you are giving him, under a great coach lets see if he's willing to turn it around, while I think his attitude is wrong and his latest media attention was disgraceful lets hope something good comes from this
good luck with it

Joel can play at centre and I reckon will replace Salter.

What Joel did was pretty bad but its far from isolated in the community. As a public figure its a lot worse though.

However, everyone has seen it and he will be hounded by this for years. In the mean time, lets not understate this, we are desperate to turn things around. 2 years ago we took the moral high ground when Kelly could have helped us survive. If we get relegated a second time, we may not be coming back. I don't like it particularly but desperate times etc.

It was bad, and he is right to feel ashamed of it.

Hopefully the reaction to it from Wigan fans will stop him and others from doing similar in the future. The apologism, silence, and even lionisation that greeted Kelly was arguably more distasteful than the McDonalds incident itself.

I can’t remember her exact words, but the barmaid said something like ‘you’re ruining your career.’ at one point. I assume we put something like that in our welcome packs for new players nowadays. Dear Joel, welcome to Hull KR and ruination.

Actually a decent size for his position, so that’s something. And at least if we go down, it’ll feel a bit more like we tried to save ourselves. Salford and Widnes look like spent forces at every level currently, so I think we have a chance in the middle 8s. Cue Widnes stuffing Catalans this afternoon, looking like world beaters.

In reality we’re chasing that 9/10th spot with Huddersfield 5pts clear and Catalans hitting a bit of form and if JT helps then do be it

on a slightly funnier note, some wigan lad has just said if he tried that sort of thing with a barmaid in a pub on preston road she would kick his arris all the way back to wigan,

Its pointless raking over old ground and arguing about whether Kelly or Joel was worse. Neither were the crime of the century, just drunken bellendery. Both will have regreted it and Im sure none of the "victims" will be too mentally scarred.

I dont think Joel has been anything more than average since he returned from Union. Saying that Hull fans would hail it as a great signing just isnt true, most would be disappointed. However, he brings some much needed size and aggression to the Rovers pack, and if you are lucky this recent episode will give him a point to prove. In your situation I dont think its a bad signing at all.

It’s all very well saying that when you support a team that sometimes wins. I watched some of Joel’s video before we were rumoured to be signing him. It was worse than Kelly’s based on what I saw and I doubt the bit I skipped made it any better. At least he’s shown some contrition publically, fwiw.



Broadly agree with that. However, I do think the acceptance of drunken bellendery as just one of those things when ‘self-medicating’ at home with cocaine is beyond the pale is a bit odd. But those are the rules/laws/societal norms.

Tomkins might not be what he was before his sabbatical in the 15-a-side code, but as you note he’s likely to improve us.

“ Every post on here is dripping with poison”

Your penchant for the macabre is hilarious, your earlier in the season snivelling round the Leeds forum looking for friends after our controversial defeat, was akin to Cleopatra and her asp, now that’s poison.

Take it like a man, you can dish it out, but tha can’t take it.

Like it or not the once superb Joel Tomkins has been average since his return from yawnion, but he’s now your best forward by a country mile, good signing, now hit your little red button.

=#FF0000Edit, MR. I tend to have a natter with other fans if iv watched a game sorry if that offends you? Big difference is I don't post on your board unlike yourself or Addled. Can't say iv noticed you in the past but it's flattering you've remembered posts I made. I stand by my post, every post Addled makes is negative and bitchy about The Rovers. Let's be straight I dislike FC as a whole ie fans and team yet was pleased for mates when Cardiff win. Less so last 2 wins but still to a degree.its generally constant trolling on here by FC fans and reminds me of the general perception of Hull fans(That I know) in that they say "you should support the local team when they aren't playing your lot" But proceed to take pleasure when KR lose and actively support any opponent of ours, Same as no criticsm is allowed on your team with out hissyfits. I'd ban the lot of you off here

You make kim jong un look reasoned and balanced

And I'm unanimous in this

Ill say the same about Tomkins as ive said about Hauraki, IMO its an upgrade on Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson would also tick that box but I’d be gutted if he signed

hes big n aggressive, get him signed up haha

Enjoyed the HDM's take on it. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... on-1659730 'I condemn the 'crimes' that Tomkins committed in the video, some of the language was downright vile and his actions cannot and never will be condoned.' 'Yes he's been beyond foolish, bringing shame on himself...' True, but c'mon! 'I won't compare this incident to Albert Kelly's saga across the river...' Least surprising journalistic/editorial decision ever!

Enjoyed the HDM's take on it. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... on-1659730 'I condemn the 'crimes' that Tomkins committed in the video, some of the language was downright vile and his actions cannot and never will be condoned.' 'Yes he's been beyond foolish, bringing shame on himself...' True, but c'mon! 'I won't compare this incident to Albert Kelly's saga across the river...' Least surprising journalistic/editorial decision ever!

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ll-1359938 This article hasn't aged well.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ll-1359938 This article hasn't aged well.

To save others the bother, DGM did a search, came up empty handed but presumably didn't want feel like he'd wasted his time without wasting some of ours.

I feared to click on a link that Deviant posted?

Minimum time wasted, I remembered the article well, you guys discussed it on here as he had a pop at some of your more critical fans, discussed the fantastic culture at Rovers and recruitment.

Obviously, bringing in a trouble causer like Tomkins into an excellent culture could be seen as risky. It's also a bit worrying that fellow Middle 8 side Toronto have an ability to bring in high calibre signings, and Rovers have to rely on Peacock's tiny list of contacts, or pick up players like Carney & Tomkins under abnormal circumstances.