Quote: roofaldo2 "Not a player signing for you guys, but John Bastian is supposed to be moving from Bradford and taking over your youth academy. Big blow to Bradford but very good for you guys as Bastian is pretty much responsible for rebuilding Bradford's youth setup which has seen a lot of players come through since 2015 to play in the first team at Bradford and several to go on to SL clubs such as Bentley at Saints and Mellor, O'Brien and Butterworth at Huddersfield'" Quick overview of his CV https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2006/07/17/ ... th-rhinos/ https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... n-november https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-6598265 www.totalrl.com/the-big-intervie ... tion-line/ Well thought of by Bradford fans viewtopic.php?f=19&t=623809

Quote: roofaldo2 "Not a player signing for you guys, but John Bastian is supposed to be moving from Bradford and taking over your youth academy. Big blow to Bradford but very good for you guys as Bastian is pretty much responsible for rebuilding Bradford's youth setup which has seen a lot of players come through since 2015 to play in the first team at Bradford and several to go on to SL clubs such as Bentley at Saints and Mellor, O'Brien and Butterworth at Huddersfield'" Quick overview of his CV https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2006/07/17/ ... th-rhinos/ https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... n-november https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-6598265 www.totalrl.com/the-big-intervie ... tion-line/ Well thought of by Bradford fans viewtopic.php?f=19&t=623809

Another inspiring HT talk that allowed us to kick on with ease.

Another fanrastic use of all 4 subs.

I am completely confused by what Sheens is bringing on game day.

Quote: roofaldo2 "Not a player signing for you guys, but John Bastian is supposed to be moving from Bradford and taking over your youth academy. Big blow to Bradford but very good for you guys as Bastian is pretty much responsible for rebuilding Bradford's youth setup which has seen a lot of players come through since 2015 to play in the first team at Bradford and several to go on to SL clubs such as Bentley at Saints and Mellor, O'Brien and Butterworth at Huddersfield'" Now confirmed. https://www.hullkr.co.uk/john-bastian-head-of-youth/ His track record is excellent and what he’s done at Bradford during difficult times for the Bulls is maybe most impressive of all. However, as Roofaldo notes some of the best they’ve brought through have moved on, which is maybe a bit of a cautionary tale.

Quote: roofaldo2 "Not a player signing for you guys, but John Bastian is supposed to be moving from Bradford and taking over your youth academy. Big blow to Bradford but very good for you guys as Bastian is pretty much responsible for rebuilding Bradford's youth setup which has seen a lot of players come through since 2015 to play in the first team at Bradford and several to go on to SL clubs such as Bentley at Saints and Mellor, O'Brien and Butterworth at Huddersfield'" Now confirmed. https://www.hullkr.co.uk/john-bastian-head-of-youth/ His track record is excellent and what he’s done at Bradford during difficult times for the Bulls is maybe most impressive of all. However, as Roofaldo notes some of the best they’ve brought through have moved on, which is maybe a bit of a cautionary tale.

This season is now just about staying SL, I agree.

However, I think beyond that we need to see more ambition for investments to have a good chance of paying-off. I think expectations have been lowered so far and for so long that it might even be self-fulfilling now.

From Sandercock’s weekly ‘we’re facing a team full of internationals’ pre-game interviews, to Chester talking about making sure we enjoy our day at Wembley (rather than focusing on trying to compete, never mind win), to Crossland regretting a fourth place finish because it raised expectations too high (fourth!), to Peacock’s 5-year plan (5!).

Patience and realism are important, but any virtue can be taken too far. If our plan is to bounce around 9th to 11th until a cohort of young players rescues us, then... well it won’t happen. They’ll go clubs better able to compete, if they’re good enough.

While the fear of relegation is justified, years of being cack in SL will undermine support too. I’m not sure Hudds ever recovered from 4 consecutive bottom finishes, it terms of being able to rebuild a sizeable support base - an extreme example admittedly, and they’ve had good seasons since despite that.

Or just not let Huddersfield's scouts anywhere near your youth team?

Is Trueman at Cas one of yours

Yeah he was

Hearing a rumour that you have spoken to Leeds about bringing Parcell to HKR before end of June.

I’d be happy with that

I would also be happy with that. Would make the Vaivai to York (assuming it turns into >1month) and Minns moves make more sense.

Plus we can't seem to get any of our 9's on the field.

Not a rumour! Greg Minikin has signed for you for next season. Cas were not willing to match his financial demands.

Addy out now. Please!!!!!!!!!

Message to the club...for pity,s sake give Craig Hall a contract before someone else does!
Plus I think that french prop is worth signing. Plenty of grunt and go forward.

Yes x100 on Hall. Not Maria though. A penalty machine.