What does Hull FC's takeover mean for Rovers? The relationship between the two clubs has been slightly bitter to say the least - Cookiegate, price increase (by both clubs) gate and numerous rumours about animosity between the players.

Today, Hull FC have been taken over and Pearson spoke of 'synergy' between the 3 sporting clubs in his radio interview. What does this mean? Will the clubs have a healthy relationship of the pitch instead of constantly trying to undermine the other? Will the benchmark for seasons not be on finishing above the other team but actually winning things?

Well put!!

In a way I hope the relationship does improve as long as the rivalry doesn't disappear. I personally think synergies could be made certainly on a commercial front if things like ticketting and sponsorships were dealt with mutually. I just hope this doesn't give anyone any silly ideas about mergers.
The rivalry can be a moneyspinner if marketted in the correct way.

Not wishing to derail your thread, but I'm more interested how this leaves the whole stadium debate on ownership.

(The better relations the two rugby clubs have the better it would be for RL in the area)

Blooming heck, didn't see that coming.

Very positive statement by Pearson, hope it goes well for them, and yes, it would undoubtedly be better if the two clubs had a better working relationship.

I reckon our intergrated chat thread has spurred them on

and its on her because..................................

It would be removed within 5 minutes on the FC as non FC related (quite rightly)

It is quite interesting though.

I thought about binning it (and will if it turns bad). The talk of 'synergies' gives it an oblique relevance to Rovers, so if people want to discuss the implications for Rovers I don't mind that. Personally I don't think they'll be many or large, but if others do...

Discussing it from the more obvious FC specific issues, of course - use the FC board.

Fair enough, I couldn't give a toss myself, so long as we beat them when we meet (as I do with all opposition, of course)

It's clearly about how this takeover may change the relationship between the two clubs and what it could mean for Hull KR.

FC Jacker won't be able to refer to Kath Hitlerington, thats a shame, enjoyed those.

Wonder what Old Alf will make of these changes?

You don't think there is a connection in the fact that the owner of Hull City who has gifted us £1m is the boss of the new owner of Hull FC?

You also don't think the fact that us and them may well end up having a better working relationship has any thing to do with Hull KR?

Allam is not a shareholder of Rovers, he gave/lent the club some money, Pearson is buying FC in his own right, presumably with his own money, I cannot see how this will effect us and nor should it.