I am getting a little envious of clubs like Cas and Bradford having games over this period mainly due to the lack of seeing live RL. Do people miss these fixtures as much as me? Is the risk of injury to much now for clubs to contemplate. I feel a game by us during this period would generate a large crowd.

Me too - I really miss them and it dosen't seem to harm the preparation of the clubs who do stage these fixtures.

I think the last time we were supposed to have a Christmas friendly, it was against the dobbins and it was called off because of a frozen pitch.
Remember being very disappointed at the time and with the weather we are having at the mo and with the expected cold snap to continue, I think there could be few more disappointed fans out there.

I also remember the time we played them in the middle of winter at caravan park and I nearly froze to the barriers; I don't miss winter games one bit.

How long before we have the Des Hasler game mentioned?

other teams always seem to start there friendlies well before the 2 Hull sides, not sure why though, id be there tomorrow for a friendly but like you said, in this weather the injuries could mount up, and can you imagine O'Meley and Clint Newton running out in there gloves, tights and snoods?

You know theres live RL games every weekend all over Hull. Well when the weathers ok.

Put it into perspective; would anyone in their right mind want to play rugby in this weather? I used to hate playing in winter - I hated watching it even more. Also health and safety issues are more prevalent now, most of the fixtures would be at risk as soon as they're announced.
Friendly games are a valuable part of pre season, but there has to be a bit of common sense as well.

The pre- season friendlies are more than adequate for me.

The players also deserve the Xmas period off from playing , it would be a bit unfair to disrupt their family time.

The games may generate a fair bit of interest but many of us aren't too bothered about friendlies anyway.

Yes, my heart would bleed, £70k a year+ for training and playing 80 minutes, real hardship.

Put a DVD on...put on several layers of clothing,sit in ur chair and put your feet in the beer fridge and hey presto...you have got the winter feel.

I knew someone would come out with that line.

i enjoy watching the amateur games,but with the weather,missed out for a few weeks

Does not bother me in the slightest not having a Boxing Day fixture.

If Leeds fans get to see their Academy side (with a smattering of first teamers) play Wakefield good luck to them.

we will struggle to get the 2 friendly fixtures in january played at this rate.

We will be luck to see the season KO on time at this rate