Not looking good on the contract front. He's apparently turned down Rovers first offer. It's reported he's not in a rush to sign a new contract but Hudge wants it sorting soon as he doesn't want him walking away for free at the end of 2013.
It's reported that relations between KR and Taylors agent, David Howes, are strained following a dispute over a previous player deal earlier in the year.
It seems this instance is what Hudge was alluding to in the match program when he said about resenting backing players and investing in them from a young age only to have their agents peddle them around to suit their own needs.
The report says they (Taylor and Howes) could be issued an ultimatum in the coming weeks to commit to Hull KR or look to move elsewhere in 2013.

Looking like it could get nasty as both Hudge and Howes seem reluctant to back down.

It's a dog eat dog world.

That is probably what Taylor wants anyway, pointless having a major dummy spit as the only losers will be KR as unhappy players performances tend to drop off. I would consider the best outcome would be to accept offers for him this year, that way win win

Agreed!

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Do you fancy a swap deal for seymore ?



Can see the grudge digging his heels in on any move to hull but it really comes down to were Scott Taylor wants to go imo

Leeds giants or hull I know which club I'd be going for

The way I assess the situation is this; Rovers are entering a transitional period which will see the club consolidating its mid-table position (5-8th), whereas Scott Taylor is on the verge of being a top-4 player.

IMO it is no different to the Jon Wilkin situation in that it was inevitable he would leave. Rovers were right to cash-in back then and I say the same now IF Scott wants to leave.

The irony of it is Rovers have (for the first time in SL) a rich vien of talent in the u20s and u18s. But clubs in Rovers current position find it difficult to hold onto such talent because of the pull of the top-4. Maybe in 2-3 yrs Rovers will be in a far better position to retain the likes of Scott, but in the meantime the reality is stark.

Just a thought, perhaps the Scott Taylor situation explains the reasoning behind the signing of Evarn Tui? But lets not forget Rovers also have Rich Beaumont and James Green knocking on the door. Its not the end of the world (although I am still suffering from the Derby Blues).

Maybe we could just pay Scott what he's worth

He's gone. leeds the most likely destination, although taylor would prefer Hull

To be fair if I was Scott I'd choose the reigning world champions

Possibly, although he may also choose the club he supports, who will have gaz ellis and possibly rangi chase playing for them next year and who would also mean he could have a much easier commute to work each day

Leeds is just down the road depends who the highest bidder is doesn't it

its not a case of the highest bidder, Scott sits tight see the remaining year of his deal sign for free for hull 2014

Hudge has already said if he won't sign they will sell and get a fee for him so then does it go to the highest bidder as kr hold his contract and also does Scott get a say were he wants to go or is that up to rovers who they sell him to

Me too!! no way would I sign for a club on the way down.

Drop him for the rest of the season. Give his shirt to James Green.

Lets see how his England ambitions pan out while he's playing U-20's rugby.

Howes can go shag himself

A slight over reaction, just make sure you boo him and make him feel unwanted.

If they adopt my plan, I won't get the chance (I don't watch the U-20's).

I'd never boo a player but if he doesn't want to stay he can go

Howes prob does already

I'd agree give green a go

Kr dont have to sell him fc but Taylor doesnt have to sign for anyone he doesnt want to . Id say its Taylors choice in the end if kr are to recieve a transfer fee . Wouldnt be suprised if he went to oz .

I don't care who he signs for just make sure you get a good fee for him we can replace him nobody is bigger then the team

Told you months ago he'd rejected a new deal, also that Hudge will look to sell this year to avoid him signing for FC for free at the end of next year.
He doesn't have to sign for anybody, if he doesn't want. But, if he really wants to join FC he will, one way or another.

I'm not just saying this over this lastest issue.
Agents can be a blight on the landscape.
This is a point in case.
How does Scott Taylor know Leeds, Hudds and Hull are keen?
Because his agent has been touting him around? otherwise how else do you explain it.
Having a few agents with so much sway in the game really isn't good for anyone as it just means players are distracted with talk of their next move even though they have 14 months left on their current deal.
Also has anyone looked on just how many players these agents have on their books?
As a RL club you can have the best coaching staff in the world but if an agent decides for personal reasons that his client base isnt going to play for you then there is suddenly a huge player pool that you will no longer get a sniff over.
IMHO there should be a limit of just how many clients an agent should be allowed to have.

Disappointing.

Saw him make a very competant debut against Leeds a few years ago and have liked him a lot since.

What can you do? If he wants to go, he'll go, I would have hoped he'd have shown a bit more loyalty to the club whose funded his development but it's a short career and you can't fault the lad for wanting to maximise his earnings, chances of trophies and representative opportunities.