AP essentially spoke about how refreshing it was to be involved in RL, where the players and coaches have an affinity with the fans and can actually relate to then (unlike some footballers who should only be on a fifth of what they earn). He went on and said that in comparison how the likes of Danny Tickle and Danny Houghton go about their business, un such a professional way, was enlightening when compared to football - especially when you consider hat pro RL players put their bodies through each week.

He also said that we have a couple of young (future engish internationals) lined up for next year, which will be a stronger than this season. This is the only way to balance the books (salary cap) when you have a few high earners in the squad. However, PG made a really good point that he is initially looking at his current squad, giving them the opportunity to shine and go from there i.e. recruitment starts at home.

They are seemingly pretty close to sealing the Manu deal, who is seen as a key piece of the jigsaw for PG and they are hopeful that this will be tied up soon. The Ellis signing has brought about a lot of interest from agents representing players, both currently in and coming out of contract, who now realise just how serious the club are over the coming years.

AP mentioned how poor and under-invested the club's infratsructure (players, training, backroom staff etc..) was and how much it was in need of serious money to bring it up to scratch.

Overall, PG was happy with his players and the way they were developing a culture within and throughout the club as a whole. They both came across very well indeed and extremely articulate (as one would expect of someone in their positions). Long term plans coming together, although they remain focussed on this and the next 2/3 years.

Massive rap for the fans, however AP did urge them to get behind Manu (to sign his deal!) and actively encouraged dans to stay out of the boozer and go to the match on Fri - the club desperatley need those 3000fans back to watch them on a regular basis.

Extremely positive - unlike some cup half empty dwellers on this board I could mention - and I suspect really well received by all who tuned in. Onwards and upwards.

Thank you for that. Looking forward to seeing it on hullfclive soon. Pearson and Gentle or Rule and Agar? You decide

Bollox, I was just about to start cooking

You never know, Agar could return to cover Radders' coaching duties during his comeback - at least he could then see some of the club's youth in action!!!

well they have open west upper now and we only do that if it over 15,000

Yeah 18,000 sold. 4500 sold by Rovers. That's 13,500 from Hull. Where have al our fans gone. The first derby at the KC was a 23,000 sell out. About 19,000 of them were Hull fans. Sir Adam is doing everything he possibly can we need to back him

times are hard for some people, hull is one of the worst cities for unemployment! cost of living rises as rate of pay stays the same!

I'll bet all the pubs will be full of people watching the game wearing Hull and Rovers shirts though!!

Then the price needs sorting

I understand that. It's just a shame that we finally have an owner who wants to win things and the crowds are so poor. Hopefully a win on Friday with a backs against the wall performance will make people sit up and take notice

Yeah. They'll spend more in the pub than at the game