Why would they when they could get Savelio for free at the end of the season.

I also think Hull would release Savelio for free if a club wanted him.

People are just being realistic about what it achievable this season with the current squad and the start we've had.
You constantly bang on about how terrible our players are yet also seem to be saying if we don't challenge for the title it's a failed season. You can't have it both ways

i see your point but forward for forward with us paying a sizable cash adjustment mid season might be better for salford right now then losing him without a replacement ? if KR have offended with their approach and Dupree with hs trans fare request its a way for salford to throw a spanner in the works so to speak ? a repeat of history we did the same when we signed danny divet from under their noses back in the 90s

Savelio been available to go now for two months no takers.

Flattered to deceive from what I've seen. Really liked the look of him when he burst through but never seems to have kicked on. Is it an attitude thing or was he just overhyped?

I think most would agree it is an attitude thing?

Has a strong skill set when on form and fully fit.

Hopefully he’s realising his best bet is to take the coaches advice

very good player, biggest issues that we know of are the amount of times he gets injured.

Rumoured to have a poor attitude too.

Find it quite telling that for such a good player on his day he has never really settled at any club he's been at, not even his hometown club.

Frustrating - loads of potential but just not realising it.

important next few games for us.2 good wins away to wakey and cas,but they are the worst teams in the league.we now have 3 more league games away to harder teams and 2 games against sts.should give us a good indicator of where we are.still think a replacement for evans would help us.

He certainly has the ability and do wonder if the hype surrounding him when he burst on to the scene and then the number of injury issues has played a part in any attitude problem as in motivation to push himself?

Completely agree, if we can beat Salford, which is not easy by any means, we'll then be in a healthier mindset for the Wolves, Leigh and Saints fixtures, none of which we'll be expected to win, but, if we could possibly win two of those four, we'd be where I think we all expect this team to be, pushing for 8th place , which is realistically all we can really get from this squad. Salford's expansive style will be hard to combat, but they may now have their focus affected, adversely, by the financial crisis looming over them. Leigh are a good team, but beatable and haven't got the depth to cover injuries , so if they have any players out, I'd fancy us , with a fully fit team. I just hope we don't concede heavily against Warrington, or Saints, and compete for the full 80 minutes.

Agree with most of the above posts. It would certainly be a big plus if we could get Ashworth in this season if we are as rumoured looking to sign him as an addition and give us a bit more size.
Looking at the league I don't think any team has been totally convincing and St's look a way off where they left off last season. Do think Salfrod will be a tough game as Rowley has them well organised and they have some decent players too but hopefully off field issues and the Dupree situation may affect them a little.
We've done well the past 4 games and beat 2 desperate teams so hopefully the club can continue to improve and build in confidence.

As expected Taylor and Sao come back in and Carlos drops out.

Hull 21 man squad

1. Tex Hoy, 2. Adam Swift, 4. Liam Sutcliffe, 5. Darnell McIntosh, 6. Jake Trueman, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Ligi Sao, 9. Danny Houghton, 10. Chris Satae, 12. Jordan Lane, 13. Brad Fash, 14. Joe Lovodua, 15. Joe Cator, 17. Cam Scott, 19. Ben McNamara, 20. Jack Brown, 23. Josh Griffin, 26. Harvey Barron, 30. Scott Taylor, 31. Nick Staveley, 33. Brad Dwyer.

On the expectations thing. I still see this as a transitional year with Smith trying to establish the culture and the systems that will serve us well going forward. Next year he will add some pieces to the jigsaw and hopefully we will be in a better place to challenge.

That said. This squad isn't without ability. We have plenty of good players right across the team. If we can continue to show the recent spirit and togetherness on a regular basis and enjoy ourselves with ball in hand then we will be hard to beat against any team. If we can just get in the playoffs then you never know.

Put it this way, for all the crowing of that lot across the river, and all the disappointment we have felt, I don't expect there to be too much between us by the time the season is wrapped up.