Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 6:06 pm  

bonaire wrote:

coaching what?

I asked myself the same question.
Take the job in the fire sevice

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 6:09 pm  

scarrie wrote:

I assume its something along the lines of don't just stay because it's what you know, have a look at what's out there and based on that if Hull is a place you want to be and feel is right for you then great, welcome on board.
Its all about getting people who genuinely buy in to what he wants and are willing to work for it I imagine.

Spoke very highly of him on the interview and whatever the outcome it doesn't seem like it will end on bad terms at all.

Satae leaving has got Willie Manu to Saints vibes about it for me. I'd be disappointed as think he's a great fit for us and what Smith is trying to produce here and into that 'culture' that has been spoken so much about this year.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 6:47 pm  

boardwalkempire4 wrote:

Admit it, you wanted him at kr

Keith Lemon at Hull Kingston Rovers not a chance.
So much for Pearsons clear out. He is just resigning the same players, in hindsight that’s his only option I suppose due to his financial situation and the gullible fans fall for it again.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 6:56 pm  

The club have been using Satae's image all week to promote the Wigan game and the clubs merch . Although it's been done before , t would seem a little strange if he's off .

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 6:57 pm  

HU8HFC wrote:

Think its nervousness more than anything, the man that had set up the world beaters from East Hull is now in charge of the bigger, better West Hull side and is starting to leave his mark.

Bigger, Better?
Bankrupt, play in a rented stadium and second fiddle to Hull City, no revenue income from the rented stadium, fickle fans , 10th in the table, unable financially to make quality signings. …….

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 11:11 pm  

Faithful One wrote:

Spoke very highly of him on the interview and whatever the outcome it doesn't seem like it will end on bad terms at all.

Satae leaving has got Willie Manu to Saints vibes about it for me. I'd be disappointed as think he's a great fit for us and what Smith is trying to produce here and into that 'culture' that has been spoken so much about this year.

Can't compare Satae to Manu, there respective performances glfor Hull are not even close, Manu was unbelievable for Hull, performed consistently well in every season, probably the best backrower we have had at Hull , Satae not close to that level.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 11:43 pm  

Manu was one of the best modern day backrowers the club ever signed .If only we could find a gem like him now .

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 11:50 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Can't compare Satae to Manu, there respective performances glfor Hull are not even close, Manu was unbelievable for Hull, performed consistently well in every season, probably the best backrower we have had at Hull , Satae not close to that level.

On his day Satae is one of the best props in super League, hence the interest in him from other clubs. Manu left Hull and won a grand final, and I wouldn't be surprised if the same happened with Satae if he was to go to a better team. I'm not saying we're anywhere near that level at the moment, but players like him will help us get back to challenging for honours, and he'd have been the first OOC player is have tried to sign up.

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Wed May 03, 2023 11:50 pm  

Pleased for Fash , Hard work brings reward . Every team needs a player like him .

Re: Shopping list for 2024 : Thu May 04, 2023 6:20 am  

Faithful One wrote:

I find his comments on Satae interesting. In one breath saying he only wants people here who want to be here, but then saying he's actively encouraging them to explore other options (Radio Humberside interview). He's a lot more knowledgeable about this sort of stuff than I am though so 'Toys out Tony' (bless them) has my faith that he's the right man to get us through this period.

Listened to the Humberside interview last night, gut feeling is Satae won't be here next season. Maybe I'm reading too much into it?

Seen a few mention Makatoa, who would be an ideal 'impact' replacement. Think he's under contract at Parra next season though,so sounds like a non starter