El Capitano will be back in a Hull FC jersey.

How do you know lunt hasn't already signed a deal at KR? Or anywhere else for that matter so Leeds couldn't turn there attention to him?

The £150k bid was for neither Lunt, Clark or Houghton. It was in fact for Josh Hodgson, however it was rejected on the basis that there is a clause saying if he comes back to SL he will return to KR (providing they are a SL club of course). Leeds have had big interest in Danny Houghton though early on in the season, which we did offer 100k plus Robbie Ward, which they turned down.

Don't spoil it. Everything Hull FC do is RIDICULOUS didn't you know ?

I don't claim to know anything, I was merely hypothesising.

However if Lunt does sign a long term deal at KR I would expect it to be announced straightaway. Why keep it quiet?

You could be right he's already played in there system

I believe our search for a hooker has now ended with Matt ballin signing, so you can breathe easily.

Couldn't see Josh coming back to SL this soon, he's having a stormer down under and will want to build on that, his only move will be to a better NRL team.

I thought Lunt would end up in Leeds but reading that Ballin has signed so hopefully we'll keep Lunt.

I wouldn't call it ridiculous but certainly questionable releasing both Howarth and Cunningham as we did leaving us with just Danny H. Thankfully he hasn't suffered an injury.

if Widnes get relegated Azza might be available

I'm sure either Pearson or Radford said we are looking to sign another Back Rower which has well being documented, and another Centre. Assuming Yeaman will play back row next season, providing he gets another contract, that would leave only Logan as an out and out Centre. He's shown promise but it's perhaps a bit early to be considered first choice. Fonua, Talanoa Michaels have played mostly on the wing and Tuimavave is a half back.

This is wild speculation not a rumour! but Chester was on RH last week and was asked what is the position regarding Welham's new contract. Chester sounded really frustrated saying the new contract was put on the table 9 weeks ago but there hasn't been any discussions with either Welham of his agent.

After being poor for 2 seasons he seems to have regained his form hence the new contract offer. Reading the Rovers forum most seem to think he deserves it. This is not likely to go down well but should we be interested? a lot stranger things have happened !!

Welham is average and is on a massive wage due to the interest from Leeds.

I reckon he will stay at Rovers, can't see many other SL clubs interested in him.

The new contract may not be as lucrative. He may be stalling hoping for interest from other clubs.

please don't even suggest we might sign that raving ginger turnstile, I can't take it!

Welham is plausible. Radford said recently he'd spoken to a few players at formerly SL clubs in the Middle 8 who were concerned about relegation and exploring other options.