Backwards? I'm sure he'd adapt to the way Leeds are refereed.

There's a real dearth of good hookers around SL (I can imagine it'll be hard for us to get Lunt signed up on a permanent deal). Houghton's got some weaknesses in his game, but with somebody to spell him, and surrounded by quality he would look a different player imo, and I can imagine him being in demand, if he were available.

£200,000 and Rob Burrow

Collect.........

Burrow, 33 in september

Really?

10 years ago, yes, now.

No

The Houghton to Leeds seems to have picked up pace in the last 48 hours, hearing that he's all but signed.

Just hope the McShane rumours aren't true.

Really cant see it happening, one our most consistent and important players, in a position we pretty short on, a few years ago i would maybe have believed it, but not under Pearson.

I reckon Leeds might have bid, but we will reject it.

If he goes, people will realise how important he is and how much we will miss him, his isn't perfect, but a very good hooker.

Why? Is he gonna be back-up for Aiton at 200 grand?
The Paul Aiton who was named First Utility player of the month for March and has been excellent for them thus far this season?

Better chance of International honours at Leeds is a big reason apparently.

Everyone (except us with 3) loves two hookers, just in case one gets tired.

Agreed but 200 grand for their bench hooker.

That iv'e no doubt about and more chance of wining something, if it is Houghton decision, then their is nothing we can di except hold out for a good fee (or player), although it would be nice if it happened at the end of the year so we had time to find a suitable replacement.

I still don't think he will leave, I have spoken to him and his family a few times over the years and I'd be very surprised if he it was his decision to leave Hull, guess we will have to see, if he plays on Sunday (As Leeds won't want him cup-tied) then I think we will have our answer.

Not sure I'd go that far, but he's under-rated on here IMO. For scooting and defence there are fewer better in the comp.

I'm more worried about McShane coming in as a replacement.

Agreed have very little faith in the club to bring in a suitable replacement.