In terms of playing the u19s it would be massively irresponsible. As others have said many if them are 16 and 17 and shouldn't be playing against an adult team en masse, bring a couple in but if they were ready we would already have done it.

Also there's points difference. could be vital at the end of the season given how tight 3rd to 10th is. If we get a 60-70 point mauling which could happen if we literally play the 19s then that could be fatal come the split

The better of the older u19s are on loan and have agreements not to recall - I wonder if what would happen if we recalled them early? Presumably cost us a few grand? Could be worth it if they can play half or hooker or free others up to play there?

Anyone remember us fielding all the kids at Wigan back in the 80's? From memory we needed one win from the last two to avoid the drop. We went to Bradford the following week with a fresh team and won easily.

I was at the Bradfart match, u would of thought we had won the cup that nite coming home on the m62 lol

I agree entirely that some under 19's may not be ready but I don't recall Wigan saying it when Edwards joined and played for them.
You do seriously have to question who drew up your loan agreements for some of the players you loaned out without a return clause in them to cover such problems.

In fairness some players are ready at 18 and others aren't. Garry Schofield is another example of player who hit the heights at such a young age. The difference is that it's OK playing a couple in an experienced team but when you have several more it could be potentially damaging to a young players development/confidence. This said Wigan played several kids at our place last year and they were outstanding. Although Wigan always have several special kids and a proven system for developing them.

Quote: MikeTommo "It's all well and good saying play the kids but if they are not ready then it's negligent to play them. RL is an unbelievably tough sport as our current injury list shows. Putting players in who are physically not ready or simply do not have the ability to play at SL level risks serious injury. Those the coaching staff deem to be ready or as close to ready as possible are already playing and in the team. The reasons why our 19's are not ready now is a side issue and one Salford need to remedy as soon as possible. Unfortunately, this isn't going to happen by Friday. I'm in no way embarrassed by Salford asking for a postponement, it sensible. Just as it's sensible that Hull will decline, it's not their problem. No matter what anyone says, having 19 players unavailable (through injury & suspension) is unique. Yes, the suspensions are our own doing but nontheless, they are unavailable to play. Its a very testing time and we just have to get on with it and show the same commitment we did against Cas on Sunday. To those who are foaming at the mouth over this request, it's probably time to grow up a little bit.'" Tbf we've been in a similar situation ourselves, with the exception of the 3 banned players and we had to draft in our youngsters and play the game. www.hullfc.com/article/22050/cat ... 14-hull-fc

Quote: MikeTommo "It's all well and good saying play the kids but if they are not ready then it's negligent to play them. RL is an unbelievably tough sport as our current injury list shows. Putting players in who are physically not ready or simply do not have the ability to play at SL level risks serious injury. Those the coaching staff deem to be ready or as close to ready as possible are already playing and in the team. The reasons why our 19's are not ready now is a side issue and one Salford need to remedy as soon as possible. Unfortunately, this isn't going to happen by Friday. I'm in no way embarrassed by Salford asking for a postponement, it sensible. Just as it's sensible that Hull will decline, it's not their problem. No matter what anyone says, having 19 players unavailable (through injury & suspension) is unique. Yes, the suspensions are our own doing but nontheless, they are unavailable to play. Its a very testing time and we just have to get on with it and show the same commitment we did against Cas on Sunday. To those who are foaming at the mouth over this request, it's probably time to grow up a little bit.'" Tbf we've been in a similar situation ourselves, with the exception of the 3 banned players and we had to draft in our youngsters and play the game. www.hullfc.com/article/22050/cat ... 14-hull-fc

How would you deal with the situation? I'm not trolling,I'm just curious given the amount of injuries/suspensions on what can you do about it?

I can't see the RFL postponing the game, it would be an extremely dangerous precedent. Salford have decided to spend the salary cap on a number on high-profile and high-quality players. The downside to this is a lack of depth. Unfortunately, at the moment that decision is not proving a good one.

Take a couple of days off the social media and, on return, read more trolls than audition for a Hobbit film: and I do not mean the above two.

Bleating aside: and, yes I realise both Wakey and FC have had their issues, but how do you play with one half-back and no hookers?
The answer is not to rely on Locke as he is injured. Yes, if he puts his hand up, play him but realise he is not going to be the full Locke. THe answer is not to expect more from Fages: the lad runs himself into a lather anyway and we will get 100% from him. But we know there will be late shots on him. It happens every game: I'm sure we need a cut man to deal with the many head shots he gets.

So, we do everything to deal with it: requesting a postponement is one tactic. As for making this public, I'm in agreement with this: better the news out now than ss from Hull (and troll) fans when it is found out after the game. I not embarrassed in the slightest by this public request; any more than ringing in ill to work when I have a heavy cold and cannot stand. Butcher is fully correct in use of our academy. The keyboard warriors are to be ignored: their ignorance invalidates they being taken as sensible.

Now we know the answer is no, bring on the Zulus.

The money Koukash has thrown at Salford and the profile he has given RL in this country entitles him/us to ask to postpone what we want, we should be able to request it for every game when we are not at full strength. I personally think we should start requesting away games be moved to the AJ Bell if that's what Koukash and his millions of pounds want.......................

Why not just ask the rl if they can forfait the game and pay Hull fc compensation for the 20,000 fans who were going to turn up....or ask Pearson to play our under 19, s side as I could do with not having to watch our crap 17 first team squad

Anyone wonder if it is a psychological ploy... Game goes ahead and Hull drop their guard slightly thinking it'll be a walk in the park?

Another thread that shows we should be more selective on which opposition supporters are allowed on here. I'm sure some people just troll opposition forums, rather than posting about their own clubs.

I thought something similar. Hull were more than entitled to refuse our request, as I suspect we would have done if roles were reversed. However despite the huge unlikeliness of us getting any kind of result on Friday, all the pressure is now on Hull to win and win comfortably. If we were to come up with some kind of shock on Friday, I suspect Radford will be looking for work on Saturday morning.