The writings on the wall I'm afraid.

Hull and KR will merge in 3 years time for the next round of SL franchises, as will Wakey/Cas.

Allam is behind Pearson, Hudge is close to Allam and Pearson.....

I just can't see this not happening anymore.

Really?

God I'm so glad that you're here !!

And why would they or want to do that?

What would be gained from a merger? Nothing at all.
If anything, I can only see a merger making a loss.

feck its george!!!

There's definitely a big possibility of that. I can't see why some fans seem to assume that people running the clubs will see it as a sound idea, it's a huge risk. There seems to be an implied belief that the fans of both clubs will simply transfer over to the new entity because it will be the only way to watch live RL. I'd say there's at least as much chance that what you'd end up with is a team that nobody classes as their own, so people instead stick with local amateurs and take out Sky Sports with the saved ticket and merchandise money (if they don't have it already).

A merger would need a generation gap before it would truly be accepted, and it's a gamble as to whether it would survive that long to do so.

As it is, the 2 Hull clubs are pretty well supported in RL terms. I don't see why they would want to jeopardise that by potentially alienating both of their fanbases.

Fully agree with that.

Also, for all his faults Hudgell loves Rovers as much as we love FC. As long as he's in charge at CP, there will be no merger.

Can only ever see a merger happening if both clubs were on their s and facing extinction as thats the only way fans would accept it. Both clubs are very well attended by fans and although jointly we get between 20-25K between us that would drop to around 3 to 5K immediately i would say should a merger happen. It would be business and financial suicide as there wouldnt be enough money coming in to pay for all the changes let alone a team of any description.

Doubt I'll ever see a merger happen in my lifetime and I've got a good 30 to 40 years to go yet.

Funny how no one ever mentions that Wigan, St's & Warrington should merge considering they are all within spitting distance of each other too.

Absolutely no chance.This would receive the same reception as M.K. Dons, i.e.fans deserting in droves.
I know it may be tribal,but I cannot see myself watching a merged team.(Who are we going to take the P out of for a start?)

Hudds,L**ds and Bradford

Wakey and Cas

The latter one is mooted on a semi-regular basis too, though.

Chris is right IMO, mergers only really stand a chance if it is a last option to save both clubs and the fans are aware of that fact.

There will never ever be a Merger lets move on!