[quote="BP1":2v4ve2br]I'm assuming Wilf, that you had more information than most of us on here about our precarious position last year (finger on the pulse as always). For those of us a little more on the outside it's difficult to escape the feeling that we sailed very close to hitting the iceberg and possibly sinking quicker than the Titanic with all hands on deck. It really does look as if we have been rescued from the brink of the abyss, reading Myler's comments today. No wonder Adam has looked exhausted these past couple of years. Whatever mistakes he may have made during his tenure, I have a feeling that if the full story of the recent past years ever comes out we will all appreciate his efforts and what he did for the club whilst in charge.[/quote:2v4ve2br] Well I was certainly availed of quite a few things and certainly was scared of what could happen. Suffice to say that thank goodness for Adam during that time, because despite what a lot said about him on here, for months it was debatable whether his health or his money would run out first, but I can honestly say that he stuck at it because he got the heritage stuff and the love there was for the club across the community and that was in the end, along with the desire to leave it all it good hands, what kept him going. Some will always refuse to believe all that and just say he was a chancer who knew nothing of Rugby league but who cares, he gave some of us the best day of our lives and the FC live on. If the new guys care half as much we'll be fine. PS Laidlaw and Charles injured

[quote="mwindass":3hbo8o1u]Rovers fan gets upset after Hull hold media day.[/quote:3hbo8o1u] Was peeking over the fence with his binoculars.

[quote="Roam Ranger":sz5k0b3g]I agree that sounds daft. What good would having £800k worth of players unregistered do them? They'd still be paying them which won't relieve their financial burdens. Madness if true. Hopefully the takeover is completed quickly for them.[/quote:sz5k0b3g] That’s what I thought, it just potentially devalues the early rounds of the competition but does nothing to change the clubs financial circumstances. Unless I’ve not understood but I’m sure that’s what he’s saying. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wh ... strictions

[quote="Roam Ranger":sz5k0b3g]I agree that sounds daft. What good would having £800k worth of players unregistered do them? They'd still be paying them which won't relieve their financial burdens. Madness if true. Hopefully the takeover is completed quickly for them.[/quote:sz5k0b3g] That’s what I thought, it just potentially devalues the early rounds of the competition but does nothing to change the clubs financial circumstances. Unless I’ve not understood but I’m sure that’s what he’s saying. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wh ... strictions

[quote="Roam Ranger":37ml3so9]On the subject of articles/interviews this pre-season, I think that it's pretty obvious that the message FC are trying to project (and doing a good job of doing so IMO) is that of a fresh start. Forget last season (the last few seasons even), forget what you might have heard about what was going on behind the scenes because we're a new regime and we've made changes and will continue to make changes to try and be successful once more. This is being aimed at supporters to encourage pass sales and per match tickets but also a message to the wider game, particularly players and agents. They're marketing the club in the only way that they can until the season actually starts. It's also got a completely different tone to previous years in that it comes across as grounded and realistic. Any talk of success and ambition is something that we are aiming to build towards rather than immediate promises. This isn't the bullish stuff of being up there competing for honours with a full cap and competitive squad that we've grown used to. It's different.[/quote:37ml3so9] Completely agree with the above. As you say RR, the whole off-season media campaign has being about instilling some positive thinking into the fan base (fresh start, new broom, new objectives, etc.). It puts across the idea that everyone connected with the club is rolling their sleeves up and are tackling the numerous problems surrounding the club which need addressing if we are to make any progress. Communicating with the fan base is simply one aspect of the 'new-start' program we hope will bring results. If Myler/Cartwright/Anybody else said nothing, we would all be up in arms asking (rightly) where is the interaction with supporters. At the other extreme, if Cartwright came out and said it's Old Trafford or bust in 2025 I reckon we would all be saying all he's done is set us up for an almighty fall! But that clearly isn't the case. All JC has said, ever since he set foot in the place, is that he believes success will return to the club [i:37ml3so9][u:37ml3so9]in time[/u:37ml3so9][/i:37ml3so9], not necessarily immediately, but [u:37ml3so9][i:37ml3so9]in time[/i:37ml3so9][/u:37ml3so9]. He was asked a question in an interview and he answered it honestly and in a straightforward manner. What is he supposed to do exactly in that situation? sit there like a dumb waiter, staring into space, saying nothing! He is the Hull Fc coach speaking, primarily, to Hull Fc fans as part of his duties as a Hull Fc coach, can't say I can see too much of a problem with this! nor, I suspect, will any other black & white. Let's face it, he's hardly coming across like Jose Mourinho when he first arrived at Chelsea, is he, shouting the odds through a megaphone from the rooftops!! Seriously cannot see what the problem is here. Still, each to their own, eh!!

[quote="DSJ1983":rrwzlv6c]That’s what I thought, it just potentially devalues the early rounds of the competition but does nothing to change the clubs financial circumstances. Unless I’ve not understood but I’m sure that’s what he’s saying. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wh ... strictions[/quote:rrwzlv6c] I have read and re-read the article and I am understanding it the same way as you. The only takeaway I am getting from it is that the RFL can't force Salford's hand unless they fail to meet their payroll. The sustainability cap just reads like a symbolic gesture. I'm starting to wonder if it can even legally be enforced. What would actually happen if Salford decided to go full strength against Saints in the opening round?

[quote="DSJ1983":rrwzlv6c]That’s what I thought, it just potentially devalues the early rounds of the competition but does nothing to change the clubs financial circumstances. Unless I’ve not understood but I’m sure that’s what he’s saying. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wh ... strictions[/quote:rrwzlv6c] I have read and re-read the article and I am understanding it the same way as you. The only takeaway I am getting from it is that the RFL can't force Salford's hand unless they fail to meet their payroll. The sustainability cap just reads like a symbolic gesture. I'm starting to wonder if it can even legally be enforced. What would actually happen if Salford decided to go full strength against Saints in the opening round?

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-le ... n=sharebar Interview with Hardaker in the mirror. Hope it doesn't upset our resident Rovers fan too much

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-le ... n=sharebar Interview with Hardaker in the mirror. Hope it doesn't upset our resident Rovers fan too much