Yes I agree. Feel a bit sorry for you though. You've gone into bat against all and sundry defending AP's line that the club's hanging by a thread financially and now he comes out with this statement, pulling the rug from under you and making you look a fool.

Maybe he popped down to the kitchen for a choccy digestive and found 500k he forgot he'd stashed in the biscuit tin.

No quota space

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry at today's HDM article.

From its misleading headline, to it's fabricated narrative, to its classic switch of emphasis.

This deal was completed in the middle part of last week. Once you know this inconvenient fact, it's hard not to view the HDM article as pure propaganda.

The motive? To divert attention from AP and Motu's vehement recent denials that Joe was going to be sold.

I know things can change. And if the club really were to reinvest this "unexpected" (according to them) transfer windfall and salary cap space on a player of equivalent market value - let's say Josh Charnley - then, fair play.

But, If they don't, it smacks of the club withholding it's true hand from fans in a calculated ploy to upsell memberships on a "no squad is stronger" ticket.

That can change

Our club is ending out texts to members saying he as just signed a 3 year deal.

signed 3 years 150,000

How?

its official on website.

He's gone: hullfc.com/article/42295/hull-fc ... -departure

He's gone: hullfc.com/article/42295/hull-fc ... -departure

disappointed to see westerman go, but its too good a deal to turn down, could easily have been another briscoe scenario, he will be under more pressure at warrington to deliver as like fc fans, their fans demand success due to their cashed up owner

imo i think its a move sideways as warrington are similar to us atm in rebuilding


just hoping the announcement of a 'high quality' back isnt a major let down

Don't shoot the messenger but it's being reported by a couple of posters on the HKR board that you have made Kris Welham an offer to sign. It was earlier said he was considering a move to Salford so I presume considering locations Hull FC would be his preferred destination providing the offer is similar to theirs. Bradford apparently were also interested but staying in Super League was obviously his preference.

Welham, high profile player that's been on our radar for a while?? Sincerely hope not. Lose lineham (potential international) and Westerman (international player) to sign a turnstile. Oh dear.

If the high calibre back we are highlighting is true then it surely needs to be a non quota player and the only ones I can see who would be a available or that we have been linked with in the past are:

Charnley
Makinson
BJB
Sarginson

Unrealistic on all 4 I would say

Forgot about him, he has been on the radar for a couple of years now.

Great move by the Club imo .
Let's hope we can bring in a quality outside back .

BJB isn't as unlikely as you think. Salford have made an offer to Justin Carney, but before Cas release him they want an ideal replacement lined up. Salford offered them BJB, but sounds like they're chasing Daniel Vidot instead.

From an outsider looking in, the Westerman deal was a no brainer. Always seemed like one of those players who has failed to achieve his potential, unsure where the £150k valuation comes from but great news for Hull.