Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 2:04 pm  

The Milky Bar Kid wrote:

Updated Jake Connor story. Been told he's not signed at FC yet. He will sign, but at minute just agreement to sign

From James Smailes Twitter

Well the club and player seem pretty sure

Hull FC ‏@hullfcofficial
NEW SIGNING! @jakeconnor8 signs on from 2017 season.

jake connor ‏@jakeconnor8
Thanks for all the messages on my move to hull, appreciate the support but still focusing on finishing the season strong with the Giants!

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:08 pm  

Seems a bit ridiculous to announce a signing if he hasn't actually signed. Maybe paul cook is his agent?

[Durham Giant]

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:11 pm  

Marcus's Bicycle wrote:

Pleased with the signing Huddersfield fans rate him. Not sure about signing another centre though unless Yeaman or Logan are on their way.

The Huddersfield fans who rated him are those that were 100% behind Anderson.

Some of us did not rate him. He is 24 I think and slower than Yeaman is now. 1

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:18 pm  

get your facts right hes 21

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:49 pm  

I've always been impressed with him when I've seen him play , but I can't see him been happy if he's not playing . It's not as though he's 18/19 and willing to be patient for his chance . Not a position I thought we was in need of , unless either yeaman is retiring or maybe fonua is going back home !

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:53 pm  

Not seen anything of the lad and certainly never stood out when we have played Huddersfield.
The concern for me is when you read the Huddersfield forum comments on him whether they are positive or negative what does come to light is his lack of pace.

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 5:59 pm  

B0NES wrote:

Possibly another young centre coming in also .

Is that the Welsh RU player who played centre as a trialist for the under23s?

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:38 pm  

Can't say I'm overawed, it's clear signal there is no faith in our own youth products IMHO, are they really that bad that we have to sign another lowly clubs cast-off that has no pedigree?

We've had no-one come onto the scene and cement a regular place in the 17 since Shaul at the back end of 2013(Albeit due to injury to McDonnell), isn't that somewhat worrying that our youth system hasn't produced a break through player in getting on for three years?

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:39 pm  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

Imagine this means Michaels is 100% going which is a shame as I like him. That's said Connor is an upgrade on him and probably the same value on the salary cap too.

An upgrade, no, he really isn't!

Re: Jake Connor signing : Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:42 pm  

bonaire wrote:

Not seen anything of the lad and certainly never stood out when we have played Huddersfield.
The concern for me is when you read the Huddersfield forum comments on him whether they are positive or negative what does come to light is his lack of pace.

But yet scores try's in a struggling team.