Complete and utter tripe

If we had not git replacements already signed, the loss if Westerman would be a blow. He is significantly more than just average as some suggest on this thread. That said, I do think Westerman plays within himself at times. There has been the odd flash of creative spark but all to infrequent. Westerman is a good work horse for us, but we have plenty of those.

I think there are far too many over analysing this situation and Pearsons actions. It's almost as though some are resentful toward the guy. Surely if we are overloaded in the forwards and we can cash in one someone who could leave for free in 12 months time then that's got to be a decent thing to do?

It was our fitness and conditioning coach that took Agar's scapegoat position with the club, now he's gone so you may be right it will all be down to Agar again. Although it's heartening to see my club bring back Jon Clarke who really was our best scapegoat for some time.

I think most on our board would have preferred a prop, mind you most teams do, if the Westerman rumours are true.

You make a good argument and I'm inclined to agree with you.
Unfortunately it's not selling Westerman that people deride AP for. It's the duplicity of coming out with the "over my dead body" tour statements when he knows full well he plans to sell.

Really? Will the sale of westerman on top of lineham convince you otherwise?

I agree.Pearson just doesnt do himself any favours with the fans when he comes out with these statements.
I guess we all know now why Washbrook was signed.

yea to cover houghton

If Westerman on his way good he's lazy and only turns it on 1 game in three Abdul needs to be starting at 13, use the cap space to get a top hooker in to spell Danny why anyone is concerned I don't know if he stays he needs a boot up his arris because he was shocking most of last year

Who is this top class hooker people think we are going to sign?

If Westerman leaves that doesn't mean anybody else is coming in.

hull may have somebody lined up or maybe not,i don't suppose pearson has unlimited pockets so maybe he might not spend it,

I'm sure the loss of westerman off the cap has already been accounted for with our signings

This is exactly right.

The irony is, I think most fans could probably see the thinking behind accepting a fee for Westerman.

But it's Adam's obsession with pass sales - and the cold, calculated PR which comes with protecting them - which are damaging him more than the decisions themselves!

It was hard to not feel some sympathy for Motu Tony last week. I wouldn't have wanted that Hull Daily Mail interview to carry my name.

..."just rumours"...no approaches"..."committed to extending Joe's contract."

Just days later a deal was done. Are fans honestly meant to think these deals just happen?

Motu doesn't deserve to become a Comical Ali figure to Adam's Saddam.

I personally aren't bothered about Westerman, he is too inconsistent and how long do we have to wait for him to become this star player, apart from once at Cats away I can't remember a great try he scored or assist. He works hards and has decent defence, although can be sloppy at times, but we have players like Washy, Whiting and even Hadley that can do that role, but much cheaper.

I will be annoyed with the club though, they did it with Lineham and looks like it with Westerman, they need to stop lying or at least not putting out these press statements saying players are staying etc.

Perhaps saying the player is staying increases the fee to be paid as he is seen as an asset.
I don't think AP is as stupid as many people on here like to make out.

He's definatly gone / going .