To be fair to him what else can we realistically expect though? We are skint and in 2024 had one of the worst squads SL has ever seen. The only way we’d go straight from where we are now to competing for trophies would be to pluck 5-6 absolute top class players that have been discarded by other SL clubs or are fringe NRL players who suddenly turn world class in the first season. It just isn’t going to happen those players just aren’t available this season.

Leigh are the only team I ever really remember turning competitive in such a short space of time like that. They picked up the likes Hardaker, Charnley, Briscoe, Asiata, Lam, Armone etc in a short space of time post covid and Ipape was just brilliant scouting. This quality of player is not on the market this year. Not getting hammered every week and picking up a few wins is a realistic target for the position we find ourselves in. I’d much prefer the honesty rather than BS from the owner.

The new boss is here and sporting some nice new training gear

I can't help but think that some announcements are incoming. It is very radio silent at the moment apart from merchandise and season passes, despite media reports prior to the end of the season about us looking for a hard-working middle, and an outside back, as well as impending takeover or investment - and a fans forum! Got to be quiet for a reason, surely......please!!

I'm not that confident

The lack of update on the fans forum is the interesting one, its in two weeks and yet nothing has been mentioned since the initial annoucement.

I like to think they are waiting to pair it with a big announcement (New owner/investor, New signing etc). However I also wouldn't be shocked if they have just forgotten about it

Me neither. At a guess anyone of real quality who will enhance our 17 is already signed up unless we are prepared to pay transfer fees.

It wouldn't surprise me if we signed a couple of championship or fringe SL players to give the squad more depth. We need more than that.

Robbie Storey? Born in Hull, had a decent season for London - strong.

Cartwright is here. Photographed at the the stadium on twitter but nothing in the HDM which I find a bit odd.

Wouldn't be against it, adds depth and not sure we will get anuly better without a quota spot
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Maybe once they appoint the new manager at Man Utd, INEOS will announce the takeover at Hull?

Or Michael Knighton.

I admire your optimism but I find that a strange default position if you support this club. If there’s radio silence I’m more inclined to believe there’s not much to shout about, with the season ticket deadline looming you’d think if they had some positive news they’d want it out there.

The talk of signings was literally in the season ticket brochure to push season tickets. Cust was one, I’m not saying they’re not on the look out for this hardworking middle that was mentioned and are no doubt trying but I doubt they’ve signed someone of note and are just sitting on it. I’d be surprised if didn’t make an offer for Bullock when he was made available, might be back to drawing board now he’s announced at Salford.

Don't think we will sign anyone of note before the season, but think we are trying, I'd rather wait and see what happens during the seas, than sign someone like Ruan, I wouldn't be against him in addition to someone like Sutton, but it as the main signing.

Just put Peggy and bone on ignore…miles better…as for things being quiet….so what,the club don’t have to tell us everything that’s going on….has Cartwright had his cornflakesyet..did he like them?

A factor may be simply a lot of the club staff are on holiday.

Needs to be some update on the fans forum in advance though, like do they want questions in advance? Or is it a free for all on the night? do you need to book a ticket? is it socially acceptable to throw rotten tomatoes?



If people do end up going can we please agree that people don't wastetheir 'slot' waffling on about how many years they've been going, how good the Threepenny stand was, Wembley wins etc...Pearson is a slick operator and could have made a good MP and needs to be made to work for his money with direct questions

Have you renewed your pass yet baldy?

Andrew Thirkill's tenure as Leeds Rhinos President ends tomorrow so maybe some investment news on Friday or early next week.

Sorry Peggy….can’t reply direct…no I haven’t,got a zip up top though and as for pass…sorry but I’m actually in New York and used it for that instead

Good to show your support for the club

Words fail me, you are one total penis scrotum cranium

Last time I went to new York it cost me about the equivalent of at least 10 season passes so not going due to that is a poor excuse.

So all the others that don’t go anymore are all the same as me are they?…just showed your class haven’t you

As for Peggy…..I have said before why I no longer go…..as for the cost of New York….cost us a bit yes…the pass money was a throw away remark,will I go to games in the future,don’t know but won’t stop me supporting the club but you have to have a pass and go to every home and away game,spend a lot in the shop to be a fan…the minute you don’t go…you just get slagged off on here

Starting to get a bit out of hand on here. Maybe time for people to take a step back and cool down.