Not even close to the same situation, last year by the time of Pearsons rant, it was too late we has everyone signed up, no cap or quota space. For next year we have loads if cap and quota spaces available.

We did it in 2016, bringing in a mix of experienced and young NRL players.

Other teams have also managed to bring in 3/4 players to improve their squad, so there is no reason why we cant

I do feel sorry for Widnes and their supporters. In saying that I`d be happy to welcome a few of their players on board.

Pearson has no RL knowledge based advisor, or influence.
It seems since Motu left our recruitment is dire.
Radford is the person Pearson is listening too !
As for the Academy, it was a mistake to have a joint one, with our nearest and dearest!

As an aside, and apologies if it’s been covered before, as Lomax at Saints, and Watkins at Leeds we’re rumoured to have been awarded contracts from the RFL thus I presume releasing more cap space for these two clubs, and probably other clubs have been granted the same facility, are we not entitled to a similar deal for perhaps Jake or Jamie, as I said apologies if it’s been covered as I must have missed it.

We need forwards, I wouldn't take any of there.

I'd have Gelling but backs aren't a priority unless we can replace Talanoa with him

bet if wire or wigan were in our position,they would somehow get some cap space by hook or by crook and get away with it.

Adam tangata is at Widnes now, played for fax for a couple of years but think this is the 1st time in a full time environment. He could do a good job for somebody only young as well but he was a stand out in the championship like Hill, Walmsley, Bullock. Just needs a chance. Big man as well

These types of threads are going to be Gold when we're lifting the Super League trophy this year.

I bet this post by me, ages the best in this thread.

in your previous post you never referred to next season. I said this season.

Im sure you are right about the possibilities for next season. However the present incumbents have not shown that they are able to attract top players. The previous team was built by Motu Tony. nothing remotely exciting has happened on the player front since he left.

Maybe we're still paying for that team with back loaded contracts and payments.

Wigan who were just docked two points for salary cap offences?

This paranoia amongst some Hull FC supporters is embarrassing.

Hasn’t stopped them before. Why would it again ?

If they beak the rules again they'll be punished again.

They don't get preferential treatment. Hull don't get treated differently than Wigan or Saints or Leeds with regards disciplinary offences.

Honestly, I cringe sometimes reading this board.

I believe the trouble started with the ridiculous extensions of Minichiello & Manu contracts, they are both way past it, on decent money & taking up quota spots.

Why was it a mistake to have a joint academy? Do you see a benefit in us funding one on our own?

I would hope that some one with Pearson's experience in sports administration that he can build relationships and result in introductions through he former employees.

Pearson has owned Hull fC since 2011. That's long enough to understand how things work if you are from a sports background.

With all due respect, you have no idea that Radford is the ONLY person that Pearson listens to. I would hazard a guess that Ellis has a decent network of contacts across the game, especially in Australia.