I heard this ever since Pearson bought Hull from Rovers fans, he is now in his 4th season, he has done a fantastic job since taking over at Hull and all his money and hard work is now starting to pay off, I expect him to be around for a few more years yet.

On topic, we should have separate academies and the share a reserved team, this would make much more sense IMO.

Must have missed the whip round we had to buy fc, can't belive we sold them to Pearson, should have seen if David lloyd wanted back in

It would but I imagine it would be a lot harder to coach and manage. Who would get the call on a 'recovering' players game minutes and if say two players need game time in the same position who would dictate.

From watching the academy and the FC under 23's they seems to be a myriad of talent within the system at the moment, several called up for the England Academy and I am sure some older players will get in the next England Knights squad. How many of these players are destined for Super League though when we are still importing from the Southern Hemisphere????

Itchy feet again?

He's never walked away from FC, he's here for the long term. Certainly longer than Mr Hudgell.

Remind me how long Hudgell has been at Rovers?

A long time, and achieved nothing?

And what has Pearson achieved? I didn't know they gave out prizes for being 3rd half way through the season.

Apart from us taking us from being a part time club on the brink of going under to a full time professional super league club

It's mid May .

No silverware handed out til August.

I wouldn't iron the black and white ribbons just yet.

Nobody is. But at least we are in the shakeup for 2 cups which at the start of the season was what we wanted. We might win nowt but we are cert going in the right direction.

to right they don't, but all im saying is the best we could have hoped for is being in the mix, we are playing well and imo you've got to enjoy the time when you are, for what its worth I think sun will be a close game, derbies are a one off and regardless what some may say rovers will come out steamin and really try to knock us of the perch,

Hopefully! .......Regarding what JP is working towards, Reece would be a valuable addition .......Fingers crossed!