Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 2:29 pm  

UllFC wrote:

Pearson stated we are approx £200k over the cap as it is, which I assume is the added extra of getting Fonua, so not all our squad can play currently.

He meant we're spending £200k more than the cap, but dispensations (eg Ratu only counts half his salary) bring us below the actual cap.
Top 25 earners already count on the cap, so those who "can't play" are probably loaned out already.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 3:37 pm  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Shaul is attracting interest from other clubs too, although Cas have now apparently got Evalds - a bit surprised they are in a position to be announcing this as would have thought sorting out contracts for current OOC players would be a priority but a very good signing for them. Not having a permanent head coach could potentially be a real challenge for us recruitment wise, over and above the lack of a benefactor owner. Main hope is that we get Carlos and Kelly to stay.

Evalds should have been a priority for us.
Far better player than Shaul and just as fast.
Problem is these lads from Lancs just dont seem to settle here unless they move home

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 3:56 pm  

bonaire wrote:

Evalds should have been a priority for us.

How do you know he wasn't?

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 4:02 pm  

Two fullbacks already in Jake Connor who played amazing their against us for Huddersfield and a potential star in Connor Wynne. Both have far more creativity than Shaul.

I honestly think the club Hull sentimentality will mean both Shaul and Houghton are offered new deals, i think Houghtons will be interesting as personally and i think a few may agree. Hes now on a downward slope in terms of performances yet hes one of our highest earners.

Shrewd cap management would put sentiment aside offer him alot lesser terms, if rejected then release him and promote Johnstone who looks good to first choice hooker.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 5:05 pm  

Rocknrolla69er wrote:

Two fullbacks already in Jake Connor who played amazing their against us for Huddersfield and a potential star in Connor Wynne. Both have far more creativity than Shaul.

I honestly think the club Hull sentimentality will mean both Shaul and Houghton are offered new deals, i think Houghtons will be interesting as personally and i think a few may agree. Hes now on a downward slope in terms of performances yet hes one of our highest earners.

Shrewd cap management would put sentiment aside offer him alot lesser terms, if rejected then release him and promote Johnstone who looks good to first choice hooker.

we need to be like saints and wigan, no sentiments, saints knew when sean long was cooked and let go as he was past his best (typical we'd sign him then)...time fc started doing the same

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 5:20 pm  

Totally agree, i hope weve learned from recent times, the only problem is i think we have the club hull mentality which i think clouds judgement.

Im hoping any new coach or Purtill does away with it, and as you say do as Saints and Wigan do.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 5:47 pm  

Think we’ll retain Houghton, but on a reduced salary.
Like mentioned earlier, the younger players need to step up. Can see Cator making a real go of it TBH. Not sure on the rest.
Don’t think there’ll be any room for passengers going forward.

Thing is, we are crying out for new ideas coaching wise but just can’t see it happening with the way things are. Unfortunately.

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 5:53 pm  

I think D Houghton and J Shaul will be retained if A Last is in charge. If its anyone else in charge then .....

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 5:54 pm  

ccs wrote:

How do you know he wasn't?

maybe Jones put him off

Re: Contract Talks & FCs Future : Mon May 11, 2020 6:06 pm  

bonaire wrote:

maybe Jones put him off

That wouldn't surprise me.

However, SL and the club in particular, are on the brink, and people seem to think it's business as usual. Crazy.

Survival might mean a squad which bears little resemblance to today's.
That will depend on how realistic the players are. The cracks are already starting to appear.

The only saving grace is that all clubs are in the same boat (apart, unfortunately, for 3 or 4).

So the strong will get even stronger, and the rest of us will struggle to compete.

Hope I've got this totally wrong, but......