Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:58 am  

I'm sad to see joe leave but it was clear he was going to be gone after this season anyway, so we may as well get a fee for him, especially if it means we can put pp in immediatly as we have no time to waste. I'm not sure our young payers are 'being driven away' shenton played for 7 seasons for us before leaving and joe did 4, even the biggest clubs can lose there home grown players.

Hopefully john davies can now step into his boots as imo he has the potential to be a fantastic loose forward.

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:07 am  

BD wrote:

Absolutely gutted. Another young talent down the drain. Another product of our academy picked over by one of the 'big' clubs. Really, it gives me great hope for the future.

Whilst I am gutted that another of our International Players has gone we have done it for the right reasons, The player wanted away on his toes, The club wanted(not needed) the cash and the supporters want a new stadium.

Maybe the only question to ask is why did he want to leave and what can be done/changed to keep the likes of Thompson, Walker Milner Thompson C and Brierly?
Maybe in two years time when we are sat at out brand new Amber Bowl stadium watching these lads we will say Joe Who??

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:07 am  

Fearless' Headguard wrote:

Oh yes, the Paul Cooke school of RL professionalism is still going strong in Hull isn't it?

Gutted but it sounds like it may be for the best really...we need the cash and it seems that this is the best time for both him and the club to go. I do worry about the lack of ambition that Cas seem to have on the field with losing home grown players, it some ways it looks like we've decided we're not going to get a franchise so have decided to pull back for the next 3/4 years in order to get the stadium sorted and then start rebuilding. Just hope our crowds can be as patient.

The point i was making Hull are now very professional on and off the field which includes very strong player discipline.If any player steps out of line for any reason the club have shown that they come down on them like a ton of bricks.If Joe wants to get to the top then he will have to be a model professional.I guess he has plenty to prove.

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:15 am  

vastman wrote:

You have not paid your tax bill yet, don't be a fool.

Please allude to us where Wakefields stadium plan differs from you're own.

Both will sell (or have in our case) their ground as part funding or did you casually forget that we to have a land asset, and a bit more valuable than yours as well .

Both are in cahoots with a developer who will provide the land and some funding.

Both developments are guaranteed by the Council with an alternate land security deal, as announced in the press earlier this year.

Both clubs are now on exactly the same footing, so if we have a begging bowl it's identical to yours.

Are you really as stupid as your post suggest or have you been living on the moon

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Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:21 am  

We have sold one of our best and most promising players, I dont understand why people think its ok. Surely the drinking culture at the club is down to short comings in the coaching and management. I sincerely hope we bring in some one who is a bloody world beater. But, knowing Cas we wont even sign anyone. RW will say we will sign someone as the season goes on. Then it will never happen. Whos next, Rangi?

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:23 am  

Therailwayendisuponus. wrote:

We have sold one of our best and most promising players, I dont understand why people think its ok. Surely the drinking culture at the club is down to short comings in the coaching and management. I sincerely hope we bring in some one who is a bloody world beater. But, knowing Cas we wont even sign anyone. RW will say we will sign someone as the season goes on. Then it will never happen. Whos next, Rangi?

I dont think anyone is happy about it but would you prefer him to leave at then end of next season for free?

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:26 am  

We seem to be losing our young talent at an alarming rate. Huby is the only one who's really stayed with us, and he's not a world beater is he? We seem to be the destination for bringing players through, allowed them to be pawned off, and then ultimately taking in all the players that no-one else wants.

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:49 am  

BD wrote:

We seem to be losing our young talent at an alarming rate. Huby is the only one who's really stayed with us, and he's not a world beater is he? We seem to be the destination for bringing players through, allowed them to be pawned off, and then ultimately taking in all the players that no-one else wants.

Huby has been twice the player Westy has this last season, I don't find it worrying about Joe leaving, it makes good sense cashing in whilst we can as long as we get a replacement who can do as good if not an even better job.

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:58 am  

vastman wrote:

You have not paid your tax bill yet, don't be a fool.

Please allude to us where Wakefields stadium plan differs from you're own.

Both will sell (or have in our case) their ground as part funding or did you casually forget that we to have a land asset, and a bit more valuable than yours as well .

Both are in cahoots with a developer who will provide the land and some funding.

Both developments are guaranteed by the Council with an alternate land security deal, as announced in the press earlier this year.

Both clubs are now on exactly the same footing, so if we have a begging bowl it's identical to yours.

Are you really as stupid as your post suggest or have you been living on the moon

The difference is we have OTHER assets in ADDITION Maybe I should take a photo of the sign at your ground saying "this stadium is owned by WMC"
come back when you can write something worth reading.

Re: Joe Westerman : Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:01 pm  

This thread is for discussion relating to Joe Westerman. All other discussion points should be raised in the appropriate threads. I am NOT going to clean these threads up, if they go too far, I'll just lock them, along with any new ones that are started.