Not too worried about the centre spot, to be honest. We have players at the club who can fill the role and I'd prefer to see the money used elsewhere.

It's no secret whatsoever that we need a scrum half, but unless we sort out the issues with our forwards a top class half back will be wasted.

If Crocker and Lauaki [ido[/i end up coming, that should make a bit of difference. But if they don't, we'll need to do some serious recruiting in that area.

I'd like to see something like:

Tony/New FB (depending on whether we ever get Tony back from injury)

Calderwood
Briscoe/Hall/Whiting
Yeaman
Raynor

Horne
New SH

Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Tickle
Crocker
Washbrook/Whiting

Thackray
Lauaki
Manu
Washbrook/Whiting

If we get Luauki and Crocker then I would be happy with our pack next season, especially if we keep Moa and have him well trained in the offseason.

Whilst I woud like to see a top centre I feel a SH is absolutely vital compared to anything else so for me that is no.1 priority.

The next priority for me would be fullback, not sure if Tony will be worth another contract due to his injuries so I would look to strengthen there.

New Fullback
Calderwood/Briscoe
Hall/Whiting/Horne
Yeaman
Raynor
Horne
New Scrumhalf
Dowes
Berrigan
Cusack
Crocker
Manu
Washbrook

Thackray/King
Moa
Luauki
Houghton

Not true, Aukland Warriors aren't selecting Lauaki because Hull ARE paying his wages.

No Tickle, Radford or goalkicker? (other than Hall?)

I would be happy with Hall at FB, im sure we will bring a new 7 in but as ive said before i would be ok with Thorman as long as we play the right tactics. If a world class 7 is on offer we take him, if not Thorman does for me.

Apparantly were not paying him yet. Whatever agreement is put in place with overseas players and their current clubs we dont start paying them until they actually arrive and start work here !

Maybe I was just told this to shut me up so they could watch the game !!!

Thats correct. They are likely to get a back dated payment though once they are here.

chaps, who the 'effing hell is Effy?

Some stunner from SKINS

Crocker is better than either of them and Manu offers something different. Luauki I have as a direct replacement for Manu. He could play prop which would leave a slot for Radford or Tickle. Maybe the new no.7 would be a kicker?

Why do Radford/Tickle have to be selected?

If Crocker and Lauaki finally get here, our pack will be sufficient for this season but will need a couple of in/outs for next season. If we want to compete at the VERY TOP of SL

We desperately need to recruit a scrum half, centre and full back and the only way do do that is to finally rid our squad of the mediocrity that is way too abundant within it. This should have been done a long time before Peter Blunt was allowed to start handed out contract extensions.

Finally, why on earth don't we go out and spend some of this £££££ that we obviously have coming in, in comparison to most other clubs anyway, on a top quality, proven coach ??? Saints and Leeds have set the benchmark for so long now and, aswell as their obvious quality squads, they always have a top proven coach. When either of them lose their coach, they go and get another internationally established one and make it look as easy as picking an apple from a tree.

For next season, in an ideal world and salary cap allowing, I would like to see...

Qualiy new coach Kearney/Foulkes

Quality full back
Calderwood
Quality centre
Yeaman
Raynor
Horne
Quality scrum half
Dowes
Berrigan
Quality prop
Crocker
Tickle
Washbrook/whiting

Lauaki
Quality prop
Manu
Houghton/a SR forward like Gilmour


For this to happen, contracts allowing, the following would be gone Cusack, Radford, King, Lee, G Horne, Motu, Byrne.

I'd like to see Cheryl Cole's tits, but I can't see it happening.

Aw ya kidding. Come on man show some standards. She is a orrible geordie done good !!!