Would be quite happy if he signed - if he doesn't then crack on. Good professional who knows what it takes to win things. It's what we're about these days (hopefully).

We will sign him. It's a formality now. Just a case of dotting the i's and crossing the t's as they say. We've spent good time and effort on bringing him in all pre season, getting him to know the plays, players and surroundings. Can't see it been any other outcome other than they couldn't agree terms. I'd go for it to be honest, all the 'gambles' recently have had relative success Talanoa, Feka, Naughton to name a few (signed on short term deals to prove themselves) I'm sure there's been a few that haven't but I'm more inclined to trust them on this one. Partner that with players that have played with him and can vouch for his professionalism and character like Ellis, Washbrook etc.

rlLoan departure likely if he does sign.rl

yeaman to rovers on a season long loan. He will be their best back rower

Got a feeling it will be Lancaster.

Sunday was a great chance to give him some game time but his appearance was limited. Possibly Naughton too, got caught out on the edge for last 2 tries plus didn't come off when Michaels was sent on as sub in first half.

Cant see it being Yeamo or Whiting etc, with the U23s coming up they'll be used in that to steady the younger lads

Judging by his comments last week i think it could be Lancaster.

Hopefully he can be loaned to a top Championship team to get some great experience in a fairly pressurized situation.

I'd send Lancaster out on loan to get regular game time and to develop, but under our strict guidance. This allows us to have Smith in the squad as cover. Lancaster needs regular game time to develop. Sat in the stand waiting for the odd u23 game is not going to allow him the time to develop at the pace we require.
Smith's signing I suspect will be on the understanding that he is likely to be playing second fiddle and sitting in the stands waiting for a game.
He will also I assume be an influence off the park. He is after all a winner from the Leeds stable so will be able to advise the likes of Logan, Lancaster and Naughton etc.

Given Smith's pedigree and the fact he's available I think we would be stupid not to risk him. A one year deal keeps him enthused as you can guarantee that it will be championship rugby for him next season if it doesn't work out.

One of em at least is effectively free through the 10 year salary cap exemption IIRC

The team photo has been shot today, and can be seen on @hullofficial.

Can anyone spot Lee Smith? I can't.

I'd expect the club have to wait to announce a loan departure before smith can be announced as a fc player if reports of a deal has been agreed

m.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-Le ... story.html Still looking to offload someone before the deal can be completed.

m.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-Le ... story.html Still looking to offload someone before the deal can be completed.

Which basically outs Lee Radford, Motu Tony and AP as liars and leading fans on.
Now...where are all the forum members slagging me off for stating the intention was to get rid of Westerman all along as that was required to keep us under the cap and that currently we are at or marginally under hence we can't sign Smith.

YAWN

Bore off and start another crap petition then.

Quote: knockersbumpMKII "Which basically outs Lee Radford, Motu Tony and AP as liars and leading fans on. Now...where are all the forum members slagging me off for stating the intention was to get rid of Westerman all along as that was required to keep us under the cap and that currently we are at or marginally under hence we can't sign Smith.'" The Hull KR board is here: viewforum.php?f=59 Go away Troll, you're boring now.

Quote: knockersbumpMKII "Which basically outs Lee Radford, Motu Tony and AP as liars and leading fans on. Now...where are all the forum members slagging me off for stating the intention was to get rid of Westerman all along as that was required to keep us under the cap and that currently we are at or marginally under hence we can't sign Smith.'" The Hull KR board is here: viewforum.php?f=59 Go away Troll, you're boring now.