I agree. I still think it's too much of a coincidence given their connection. But I doubt we'll ever know what really went on here. The HDM article earlier said that talk of a full ownership only started about a month ago and prior to that it was only investment. I wonder if things were so protracted due to Pearson wanting to keep some stake in the club initially but Thirkill only wanted full control? Could Pearson's recent investment loss resulting in that Linkedin rant have been the swaying factor?

When it comes to presenting such events he makes Alan Partridge look like a consummate professional.

Having said that although I've never met him I hear he's a decent fella and hope he's enjoying his retirement.

Well for me and thousands of others no doubt if I had been offered what I have been now last night I would have snapped your hand off. The very fact that we have new owners who won't be taking loans back won't be charging interest for at least 3 years and are hell bent on getting us an A grade license is more than any of us could have wished for. I aways knew from about 5 or so weeks ago that a full take over was on yet some on here went on and on about it only being an investment. That was how it started but when Thirkill saw the potential and as a RL man through and through the passion there was around the place fan wise, he saw possibilities and a challenge and I guess he wanted to head it all up. Adams been suffering through the stress of trying to keep the club afloat and paying back the covid loans and had to dip into the operational budget to do it, that's not fair on us investing in the club as we do I know but that's the fact because he couldn't finance it himself. That has really put pressure on him health wise. And he ain't a healthy man anyway. I am also really impressed with Myler after baulking on here initially when I heard of his appointment.

But those who know Adam will tell you that he would never leave the club in the hands of anyone but parties that would take it forward and look after it (perhaps, as I once said to him in jest, because he knows if in the years to come the wheel comes off then we would be blaming him for doing the deal anyway ). He always talked in RL circles of being the custodian of the club. Many of us hoped against hope that it would be a new owner and we have got that now and he seems to get entirely what its all about and is willing to prioritise a grade A licence and beefing up the playing contingent incrementally going forward. Besides that he sounds and acts like he's committed to the cause already.

Add to all that the fact that our new coach is probably the best chance we have of getting back on track, Andy Last (in tears) is back and bringing some passion, and the facilities we have down at the University are now as they should be and we aim to be there for the next 20 years. For me it's a great result, I'm always worrying about these sort of things until the inks dry on the contract but I think we can all sleep a little more soundly now. I don't particularly care if we finish 8th 9th or so as long as we can all say well we gave it a bloody good go. All many of us really want is a Club that's there for us till we ain't here anymore and one where the players staff and owners get it as much as we do. Will we get that, well who knows, but one things for sure so far this is a bloody good result.

I was impressed with his RL knowledge the floodlit cup in the 1980s is very deep mastermind specialist topic stuff not something he'd just revised to try and please us.

Liked it when he called Moy an excitement machine and how he has physically bulked up. Looking forward to see how he's progressed next season under a more professional set up. Got his teeth done as well.

I really enjoyed the whole forum discussion and the ways that all panelist’s talked through the questions. For Adam, I could almost hear the relief in his voice as he now knows he can walk away from several years of personal challenges. RM was spot on with his points and Cartwright showed a no-nonsense approach and a ‘right bloke’ to have as a coach. The new owner appeared honest and a real RL man with real commitment. Wow! Just bloody Wow. Really looking forward to the future of my club again.

Great news for you guys I think we didn't actually expect a full takeover but it was needed.

For now the 'investment' goes straight into Pearson's pocket but no doubt that wouldn't have happened if the new owners didn't have plans for actual further investment and they clearly have the means.

They have pretty much said that they will be taking wages out of the club after 3 years but not before. And there will definitely NOT be a new stadium so you are still at the mercy of your landlords Hull City.

So you have 3 years to catch up with Rovers. But Rovers are not standing still and look out for news in the new year which will guarantee the growth of the club for generations to come - with or without benefactors.

Update.....season ticket sales Hull FC 6k Hull KR 9k.

Floodlit final was 18th December 1979 which was my birthday and the first game I can remember attending. The only things I can recall are Dennison's try and it being absolutely packed out. Halcyon days.

Another update....it's another year since you won a trophy.

I wonder why you appear to be so concerned then?

Fair comment from Pearson about Saturday games. Personally I much prefer them to Friday night games. I get that a lot will be of the opposite opinion though.

Questions were pretty good tonight apart from the woman plugging her travel firm.

Don’t feed the troll!

Wasting your time, he hasn't got the balls to debate. Just ignore him.

For me pro's and con's are:

Friday nights: pro's: looks good under the lights, people make a night of it and have a drink, corporate's prefer it (but are businesses still spending money on boxes?)

Cons: away fans don't want to battle the M62 so don't come, Hull is a car park from 3pm on Friday, up against other SL games and football on TV (so less points for the IMG spreadsheet) colder in winter!

Saturdays/Sundays: more away fans, more people are off work so might go. Warmer in winter!

Cons: short turnaround if the next game is Thurs/Friday, can have a quiet vibe if the game isn't a big one.

I've heard the SMC prefer Saturdays as they can use some of the same staff who work at City.

She certainly seized the moment. Glossy brochures handed out and 10% discount on all bookings I'll bet.

Always read the small print folks. Baggage is never included