Quote: Stand-Offish "RH is at it again saying he intends to use ONE OR TWO Hull players and that he is happy with his squad. And that the numbers in the squad not taken are unfilled because of this Hull player availability. Poppycock I say! The entire arrangement, which had been, in theory, ringfenced, is in fact a shambles in terms of certainty. There is no certainty. He needs to come out and say we will utilise the arrangement to the max, not one of two players. Those one or two players are needed to simply compensate for injuries and bring the numbers back up to somewhere near a workable squad. Then we need MORE than that! He is not in command of our destiny instead reliant on the promise of some kids wet behind the ears and a couple of decent lads like Miloudi, Harris and Litten. As a paying supporter I would like to think we are properly organised. Not just reliant on seeing which players turn up on the day. I think we are badly run and will pay for it at Newcastle. New suggested web name .... I have to say that once again, comments from RH concern me and don't seem to fully align with statements made at the recent fans panel meeting with the Club.

Quote: Stand-Offish "RH is at it again saying he intends to use ONE OR TWO Hull players and that he is happy with his squad. And that the numbers in the squad not taken are unfilled because of this Hull player availability. Poppycock I say! The entire arrangement, which had been, in theory, ringfenced, is in fact a shambles in terms of certainty. There is no certainty. He needs to come out and say we will utilise the arrangement to the max, not one of two players. Those one or two players are needed to simply compensate for injuries and bring the numbers back up to somewhere near a workable squad. Then we need MORE than that! He is not in command of our destiny instead reliant on the promise of some kids wet behind the ears and a couple of decent lads like Miloudi, Harris and Litten. As a paying supporter I would like to think we are properly organised. Not just reliant on seeing which players turn up on the day. I think we are badly run and will pay for it at Newcastle. New suggested web name .... I have to say that once again, comments from RH concern me and don't seem to fully align with statements made at the recent fans panel meeting with the Club.

Their plans are shredded by events outside their control and lack of purchasing power.

Once again they have tried to match the squad to the reduced standard of this league (perceived thus far) and not exceeded the standard ... which is required to win this league.

So we will tick along around or in the top four and hope to succeed at the business end.

All a bit hit and hope.

But for others, that is sufficient.

Roll on Saturday and indeed before that to see what Hull provide.

It should be noted that Hull don't have a game this weekend so the world, could be, our oyster

I noted it two days back or so on Facebook.
The world will be our lobster...

Well note it again, in case you lose your log in.

The world will be our manatee

Lee Radford (for whom I feel sorry) and Richard Horne have little excuse for not arranging 5 players, apart from those earning too much, to bolster us in our 5 weakest positions for the Newcastle game.
Time to step up and honour the arrangement.
COYD

Agreed. We need to get out of this division and we need a positive start on Saturday.

It depends on whether they have arranged a reserve fixture.if not i see no reason why Miloudi,Logan,And Ratu shouldnt be available as your full back centre and Wing and in the forwards Levy in the front row and Langtree in the second row.
Sanderson and Harris are both injured.

As this is likely to be one of our toughest fixtures of the season, it should be reasonable to expect that the players coming from Hull for the game will be at the 'top end' of the quality range. As Hull don't have a game, there is no 'conflict of interests' to consider either.

I think it's fair to say we will all be waiting with bated breath to see the squad list when it's announced.

Has Ratu been signed by you guys, if not could he be signed on say a 1 month trial contract by us.. we haven’t got a full back so hoping that could be Miloudi. We then need 3-4 forwards but that is dependent on everyone being fit.

Our squad is so imbalanced.. we have 20 players. 3 who are out injured long term.. we have 0 full back, 2 wingers, 2 half backs but 4 centres. The pre season has been a shambles, the team looks a mess. Let’s hope for a miracle Saturday. Love to be wrong but can’t see anything other than a heavy defeat.

Scott Taylor has been hit with a 3 match ban notice.

Ratu wasn't originally dual registered, possibly as he was only on trial with FC. Considering that a number that were are currently reported as injured and one has signed elsewhere, it would make sense for him to be added assuming that the rules allow for that.

for me this will be the defining week as to will I or wont I be attending this season. As I see it weve got some good individuals signed on as our players (most would be welcome at any team in our league) but what we have,nt got is a team too many gaps in the squad,,ie no full back shortage of big players up front ect, If /when the squad is posted for Saturday we will see where we are and to what the quality of player from Hull we have playing for us. Then the result itself will either make or break me as an individual. All my thoughts and fears have been discussed on this forum so there is no more to add. In my opinion were not that well prepared for this season like everyone else I fear the worst.

This game is live on the OURLEAGUE app for anyone not travelling.

Saturday February 16th KO 2-30pm

Hull FC Reserves v Wakefield Reserves