You are right about the fact that we have got great potential in the young lads, something people have mentioned. Many have said they see Lineham and Crooks as 2 and 3 instead of Crookes and Arundel. The forwards get better with more experience. As for them being internationals next year... maybe some in the knights squad but can't see them as full internationals for a few years but does look promising

This isn't something that's been overlooked on this forum. Everytime the players mentioned signed new deals it was met with positive responses and praise for PG not only giving them the chance to shine but see them in his team next year.

The half back point is 1. AP said we would sign a 6 and 7, a bold statement which most, including myself, would like to see come through. 2. Holdsworth can't be soley relied on, we've seen it in the past that we can't rely on one of the hàlf backs, to have everything go through Holdsworth as it will be easier to defend and what if he gets hurt. Very happy with Holdsworth but he needs a good 7 to go with him and with Chase falling through we just want to have fun speculating who it will be

We do see the potential in all the young players and next season is an exciting prospect but if you've observed from afar you'll know that people do like to moan. I try to stay positive

The OP has merely presented his own reasonable opinion for the purpose of stimulating debate. You don't agree? Fine, that is what a discussion board is all about. Was there really a need for the personal abuse?

Are you his mum? Do you regard typing the word IDIOT in BLOCK CAPITALS as personal abuse....lol? Read the post, it is full of conjecture and supposition. In the Agar and Hetherington tenure Hull FC were the only club in 2011 not to blood an academy player. This year we have Lineham, Bowden, Crooks, Green et al and the OP (is that forum speak for geek) attempts to create debate by making an ill informed comment about the clubs policy in bringing youngsters through because we signing proven quality players. (I am now going add an emoticon because it is trendy and hard)

I was wondering where Cab Man had gone.......................................

To say besides ellis and holdsworth is just stupid as they are the 2 biggest signings so far for 2013 by any team imo , im very happy with the capture of paul johnson , i'll be happy with mcdonnell once its anounced , crooks and arundle tbf are prospects in which only time will tell , with watts, houghton, westerman, lineham , bowden, pitts and ben crookes we have younge players that will get beter and beter every season they play . I can see we still need need a play maker with a kicking game but adam pearson has not let any of us down imo