what did they say?

Hey, Darth, good to see you!

What sort of stuff?

Nothing very controversial. Sad that youngsters won't get the chance to play in a Derby mainly. One or two slightly stronger posts about never playing for one club or the other. Shame they were deleted. Rampant paranoia?

I just cannot fathom why they think this is a good idea apart from to save some money. Spend 100k less on the cap and keep our identity!

We are now going from an Outstanding rating to joining forces with a club that needs improvement. We are producing better kids, with international honours and bright futures. Pearson has to go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3bqMk4KkHs Integration of both academies started a couple of years ago, the lads getting to know each other.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3bqMk4KkHs Integration of both academies started a couple of years ago, the lads getting to know each other.

How interesting to be told this afternoon that although they had pledged their support for a no vote Rovers changed their mind at the last minute on the Marquee signing vote and voted for it. Then suddenly they sacrifice the autonomy and heritage of their junior set up to save money, I wonder what they are going to spend the money on?

all the money and time that has been put into our youth set up since Hetherington left and kr get to reap the rewards for it...doesn't seem right.
who will coach them?
what will they be called?
what kit will they wear?
etc etc

Maybe merger has always been pearson's endgame?

This will probably kill of school rugby.
Each Academy has 30 plus lads on books that makes 60 plus in Hull with this down to just 30 so dedicated school coaches will think why bother.
KILLING the game off.
Stupidity at best .
Beleave more like Decieve

Money saving exercise? No doubt our fault for not turning up in our droves to watch that shambles we call Hull FC
They bring in the marquee rule yet two rivals merge academies. Absolute disgrace.
The love of the game, and my team, has eroded year on year. I've kept buying a pass in the hope things will improve.
Don't think I could be more disillusioned. I'm done with it.
As Roberto Duran said - "No mas"

Can't really get my head round this one , if it was to cut costs then just share training grounds , equipment even staff ie club doctors , that I could live with but this ....... Well it actually makes me feel sick . I hope to Christ gollum isn't asking the questions

I could honestly cry.

I had a heart attack early in June which really floored me (as I'm not THAT old). I haven't seen a game since Saints at home, but had the "pleasure" of watching the farcical displays against Leeds and Wakefield. Now this news just makes me not want to bother any more.

My grandad proudly led Hull out at Wembley in 1980, against a team which he always regarded as our sworn enemies. He would turn in his grave at how low we have sunk with this news.

Like I say, I could cry.

The bloke speaking at the moment is absolutely bang on.

A subject the vast majority of both sets of fans agree with, we don't want ANYTHING to do with your club and I am sure the feeling is mutual.