Absolutely spot on (if I'm allowed to say that).

We have moved generally forward for years, yet when the club faces some harder times, with some difficult decisions and a few 'cracks' showing, many on here turn on them, or John, or the players (some can't make their mind up and choose all 3).

However, I can assure everyone that Ted is going nowhere quick and is determined not only to see this short term situation through, but also to see this club begin a new and vibrant future in a first class facility of which we can all be proud of - then the players will be ringing us up wanting to come here!

I meant the action the club took with regard to Tronc and Brough. In my opinion, the club acted correctly. I can't comment on the rumour that the club failed to fulfill it's obligations to Tronc, because I have no idea what those obligations may have been, or how they may not have been honoured. All I know is what Tronc himself stated publicly, in the press, that he was happy and settled (but hated the weather). Then the chance to play for Brisbane arises, and suddenly everything is crap, his form slumps, his missus is unhappy, etc. etc. I can't see the point in hanging on to someone who doesn't want to play for you and won't put in the performances he's capable of. I'd rather spend the money on the Gledhills of this world, even if he isn't a Shane Tronc yet.

Likewise Brough. People can believe that Broughy would have given his all for the club and played out the remainder of his contract, if they want to. I think that's a complete crock of crap. We got the best deal we could under the circumstances. It may not look a good deal, but it was the best one available to us.

Can't accept that. We were not good on friday, but there was no lack of effort IMO.

I've no problem with that.

In terms of player movements, we have had:

Tronc for new player
Brough for Cooke
Newton for Kirmond
Plus, new boy Gledhill and a deal for Korki which will assist with next years squad.

That's it. Cooke was the player we agreed as the replacement for Brough - it's only the timing which meant that Cooke was here before Brough left, but Brough was going no-where until we signed Cooke. Now JK needs to get Cooke to work for us within the team dynamic - and who knows how long that might take, but it will.

Brough's new deal was for 2011 onwards and could be budgeted accordingly.

There is a small balance between the in's and the out's, but no-where near what some seem to think I'm afraid!

Agreed, effort commitment was there, composure, skill, creative ability to create anything wasn't.

bloody hell mate id like to see what you think a gaping hole looks like!

In terms of numbers we have replaced.

In terms of quality and skill and prob (£ wages) - no chance.

I think we acted properly and made all the right moves considering the circumstances. Cooke was the mistake, if we had have signed any other SL pivot or even a decent championship one like Ben Black things would not have looked too bad. Hull Kr lost a lot of money on the guy and got shut for a reason
I was willing to give him a chance but that pathetic attempt at a tackle on Whiting confirmed what I have thought after his first few games.

I don't think criticising [iall[/i fans is fair, and in many ways it's just as detrimental to the club than having a dig at club staff, but I suppose we all have very high standards now Kear has shown us what he [ican[/i do with several squads of differing skill levels and we are BLOODY FRUSTRATED!!! I think it feels different this time around (as a few older fans have stated) because we are starting to have the belief we are a good team, a top 6 team.
I've only ever lost faith in Kear once and that was briefly at half time against Leeds at home a few years ago, we trailed about 0-40 but the lads came up with a solid 2nd 40 minutes and we've coped ok until now and I for one am sure JK will have us all worshipping him again once a few more bodies are available. At the moment there isn't much competition for places and I think a few key players are having confidence issues so it's not through lack of effort or skill as to why we are having a lull in form, which is a good thing in a way.

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actually 0-48, remember it well because it was my son's first game ! after i asked him if he wanted to watch leeds and his reply was "wakefield till i die" just like my dad...poor deluded child !

ps..we NEED a scrum half!

please some good news PLEASE !!!! We need it and fast been terrible since Brough gone there has been nothing at all . Infact the news has better news than our club