Because....
You hear a rumour Salford are in the market for a new player, but you've no idea who.
You look at their squad and decide which position(s) they look weakest in.
You think maybe second-row, maybe three-quarters.
You think 'who could possibly play both positions?'
You think 'which club might be looking to sell?'
You remember that Hull have hinted at money worries.
You look for second-rowers who could possibly play in the backs at Hull.
You see Joe Westerman's name.
And there's your headline.

That's all reasonable enough. Shoddy journalism though.

Hull don't have money worries in the sense that we are struggling and need some cash. People (mainly Pearson) are just frustrated that a lot of expensive mistakes have been made lately and that crowds are down. We are still one of the wealthiest clubs, he's just saying that we won't carry on that way if nobody turns up to watch.

That is the same as what Koukash has been saying, no matter what there fans think, but if the fans don't back him and they continue with the low support, he won't keep pumping money in, same with AP and all other SL chairmans.

Indeed.

If I won the euromillions tomorrow I would happily put a few million into the club and wouldn't be bothered about a return. But that's because I'm a lifelong fan. These guys might care about their club, even love the club, but first and foremost they are business men.

Still don't get where this idea that Westerman can play in the backs comes from?

Maybe stand off at a push, in the same way Sinfield or O'Loughlin can, but that would be it.

Maybe this will ease some of your Salary cap fears?

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he was outstanding compared to most in our team

also nothing from salford on any new player yet, danny kirmond is a name i hear being linked

Koukash said won't be until next week until we will hear an update? No names though.

I personally think Tony Club could be a good shout as i hear it's someone that played on the wing and is now playing in the pack!

Its Danny Kirmond

More likely Gareth Ellis

Heard a whisper westys off ta st George. 4 year deal.

Heard a whisper I won the lottery

JOE Westerman is not for sale at Hull FC for any price says owner Adam Pearson after issuing a hands off warning. Westerman has been reported in sections of the media as top of the wanted list for both Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos, who according to some reports are preparing to test Hull's resolve with a significant transfer bid. www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-Joe-Wes ... fSWkfY7.99

JOE Westerman is not for sale at Hull FC for any price says owner Adam Pearson after issuing a hands off warning. Westerman has been reported in sections of the media as top of the wanted list for both Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos, who according to some reports are preparing to test Hull's resolve with a significant transfer bid. www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-FC-Joe-Wes ... fSWkfY7.99