Thing is mate there youth that have come through this far have not been world beaters there best has been welham Taylor was just lucky that wigan wanted him if it was wakey cas or London would he have jumped ship? Rugby is a job 1st to players & to work for a top company in any job is a big yes & for most its about winning/achieving.

try taking off those black n white glasses for once

It's a thread about hudgel and I don't mention hull fc so I haven't got any black n white specs on ( for a change)

2008 called, they want their empty promises back.

Seriously, for all the strides Rovers have made, almost a decade on the academy gets the worst possible independent rating by the RFL whilst they have simultaneously wasted hundreds of thousands on the likes of Joel Clinton, Corey Paterson and Ryan O'Hara. There'll probably be only 2 homegrown players in their starting 13, possibly both debuted under Morgan. And homegrown opportunity-blockers like Maki and Paniu are still being wheeled in. Of all the contrasts between the two clubs at present, our "luck" with 2 young Dream Teamers, plus Shaul and Green, plus 6 England Youth/Academy picks is certainly one we should feel pleased about.

For once I agree with you we haven't spent our money as wisely as you,Will sharp,seymour,mcdonnell,o'carroll,holdsworth,galea all terrific signings.Go on I'll chuck peter gentle in as well.

Yes thats the one, nilled in the worst cup final ever and record playoff defeat,cant remember the score,but how many trombones led the big parade ? How does it go, "In gentle we trust"

Yeah, but they made a fortune charging £5 to watch him train. At least 4 people turned up.

Come May/June Sean gleeson might be in double figures match appearances I mean....we have both bought players that have not set SL alight so des L your just opening a can of worms. & this'd thread started off so well about your chairman.

I think we're all agreed it's a completely rubbish idea for any chairman to be placed in charge of the sport due to the inherent and massive conflict of interest it would create. Considering the development of strong academy systems would be amongst the most vital elements of any sport's strategy, what bank of evidence do you have in this area at Rovers to support Hudgell's appointment?

Michael crocker?

Agree,and then mrs B came along,and you feel obliged to try and put her right,before the samaritans ring her.