Hodgson would do a great job for a year if he was fit, forget his Eels form, look at Clifford couldn't get it a poor Newcastle side.

Only because the Knights coach didn't fancy him, the fans were desperate for him to be in their starting 13

I get that, but if Houghton goes round again, I'd rather develop Balmforth, if he is as good as everyone says, than have the two oldest hookers in SL, The coach at Newcastle was the only reason Clifford left, their fans were really upset that they let him go, .

I read very mixed reactions from the Knigjts fans, wasn't any other clubs in for Clifford either.



Agree on Hodgson/Houghton, it would have to be one or the other hopefully working with Balmforth

Calm down, i never said you didnt play your youth players did i, i said it was an ironic post as Hull chose to bring loan players in, something Dave K is critocal of Rovers doing now.

Hope we begin to see the introduction of Balmforth now.



See what he’s got and give Dwyer a “rest”

Think that happening possibly depends on if he's still going to be a part of the club next season or not.

Sounds like Lovodua will get the nod before Balmforth

Club-centric player development, innit?



That’s not a knock on Hull, they’re just responding to incentives.

The difference is HKR have something to play for and at least are pro active plugging the injury gaps with players with a little more experience than an academy player.

If we were in the same position i am certain we would be bringing someone in for Taylor

Yeah you’d like that wouldn’t you

We’ve already established Corey hall isn’t a winger, and PLT just isn’t good enough. It’s just hurting you that we’re able to improve our squad mid season with better quality players, whilst you’re still waiting to replace evans. It’s not bad having money I tell ya.

That's my point he is replaceable



Some people talking like he's irreplaceable, don't get me wrong he's been a great signing but



Probs would have about 6 or 7 half backs are better in super league still let alone nrl



Always hidden gems in nrl if he does go back

Hiku isn't a full back but you're still going to play him there! Few points better off than us and they think they are champions elect....

The problem isn’t playing players out of position, it’s their ability in the position in question. I’d dread to think what some wingers would do to PLT, and Corey Hall showed he isn’t a winger against Wigan. It’s yet to be seen what Hiku is like at full back in super league, but FWIW I’m definitely sceptical.



It’s pleasing to see Rovers not write off their season and are scouting the market for immediate players of decent quality. I think it would have been a lot closer for us if we didn’t have zenon on weekend.

I never said Corey Hall was a winger, but SKD is though, would help if you could read before you try and make points.



As mentioned numerous times, I'd rather give Brown or Staverley game time than sign a quick fix replacement, much better in the long term. If you need to sign a winger for one game to beat Wakey, then that's up to you, but if I was a top young player in Hull I would look at this and the way Rovers develop their young players and look elsewhere.

Think the Dobbins are getting giddy with the smoke and mirrors act going on at Caravan Park.



See what the situation is once the land has been developed. Not sure why they have a fascination with this board though?





Good job there’s a foes button

Thread derailed again.

I personally am not interested in Hull KR's loans,recruitment etc etc,

is it possible that this thread continues relating to Hull FC??



thanks

Brooksy usually spot on with his info but hope he is wrong about Clifford.

Would be a massive setback if he leaves end of the season.

At it again, 7 better halves in SL… name them.



You’ll Start claiming McLelland is better as he has 2 caps for Scotland and Clifford doesn’t have any.



If Clifford stays 2-3 years he will be the best half back we’ve seen for a long while - better than Sneyd, Kelly, Horne, Cooke, brough.



Just needs to let someone else kick goals

Dave and one or two others asked about or commented on Rovers, and I fancied a natter.



The irony of an academy-first approach being extolled on a 200+ page thread called Shopping List and long-termism crashing straight into Josh Hodgson for a year is a lot for me to resist. I’m weak.



But yes, fair enough, Hull FC’s rebuild.

Is that Karl brooks, big FC fan and helped out with the fanzine.? He does know a lot of the players and is usually spot on with his info. Be a very big blow if this correct.

My one hope for Clifford, is that it hasn't been mentioned in the media once, either here or over there.



It wouldn't be the end of the world, but hard to replace and Smith would have a big decision on his hands if to replace him or stick with what we have and use the quota spot for another forward.



If this did happen, we would have to look to sign another halfback, as don't think McNamara is even good enough to the back up, unless Smith think Medforth is ready to step up.

If Clifford were to go, could we play Hoy at 7, Trueman at 6 and litten as first choice fullback? Then use the quota spots to bulk up the forward pack / sign a hooker? The only worry is if/when one of the halves get an injury and we have no quality backup

I was quietly impressed by Hoy at 7, particularly in the first half. To say he has only played around 30 minutes in that position all season he gave it a good crack. Couple of occasions I felt he should of backed himself like he did for Griffins try rather then giving a pass. He certainly offers more then McNamara or Lovodua anyways.

You’re not one of the ones I was getting at. Reasonable Rovers fans are welcome in my eyes, and you often make very salient points. You just need to train some of the others that frequent this board.



Back on topic. I wonder if we could replace Clifford (if he goes) with a half back who was recently dropped at Huddersfield……?