Long preview on Look North this lunchtime of ....... Rovers friendly at Warrington on Sunday.

No mention of Gareth Ellis's testimonial, but I guess there's time yet.



=#FF0000Edit: Even longer version tonight - no mention (yet) of Hull's game at Wakefield.

=#FF0000Edit: No mention in Saturday evenings edition.

O/T Roosters sign Willie Manu.

Surprising.

Two thirds of the Tongan Mafia reunited.
Doubt Hame will be getting a gig there though.



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The fans weren't happy when he left, but he left the UK with a Grand Final medal, £200k payoff from FC and now a swansong with one of Australia's biggest clubs, he'll be feeling pretty pleased with his decisions right now!

I'm only 99.9% sure, but I think by signing on at the Roosters he's now foregone the money we owed him. It was something to do with how long he played for after leaving Hull, that's why he only chose 2 years at Saints.

Decent summary here from Smailes, positive, but not entirely North Pole. www.hulldailymail.co.uk/New-atta ... story.html

Decent summary here from Smailes, positive, but not entirely North Pole. www.hulldailymail.co.uk/New-atta ... story.html

Pity Charlie Mullan hasn't got to grips with the new format

I like him. Salt and pepper hair and a bit grizzly because I suspect he doesn't really like rugby league.

He doesnt know a great deal about it either.

Quote ="paintman"He doesnt know a great deal about it either.'" Maybe, but this is a fair appraisal IMO www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-KR- ... story.html

Quote ="paintman"He doesnt know a great deal about it either.'" Maybe, but this is a fair appraisal IMO www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-KR- ... story.html

where's young Mr Westmorland gone? Back to journalism college or got a job as spin doctor for the liberal democrats?

Uncertain. Wonder is Chester is still "purring with pleasure" or whatever it was.



In other unusual news, Simon Clark does a feature on Hull FC
Mike Ulyatt ‏@mikeulyatt1 · 5h5 hours ago
Enjoyed filming early history of HullFC at St Mary's Church in Lowgate with Simon Clark of BBC Look North today. Blue plaque a must.

This is what I mean about him coming to grips with the new format.He thinks Rovers can make the top 8 and then says
"New additions Tyrone McCarthy, Greg Burke and James Donaldson provide the quality needed to contest a top-eight finish. If KR keep the nucleus of the pack fit, a play-off spot could be achieved"
Didnt anyone tell him that only the top 4 will play off this season.

I've not paid much attention to it, but don't the top 8 play 7 games after the first 23 fixtures to determine the top four?

The top 8 keep the points they accumulated over the season and yes they play 7 more games. Anyone who really thinks that Rovers are going to get in the top 4 needs to seek psychiatric help

Bit harsh to section Campese, he's only just arrived.

Noticed some chat about Messageboard usage generally and what levels it's at vs other social media. Mods - interested in number of users and post reads on this board, say in January so far. Any stats? Guess it's diminished over time a bit with the rise of Twitter?

Good question. I'm sure we can find out. I've noticed it quieter than usual but put that down to the off season

Pm me what you'd like to find out and I'll see if it's available

Facebook is killing many message boards. Im a member of a number of car boards that used to be really busy, now theyre dead yet theyre FB pages are mentally busy

I don't really use Facebook much now, prefer Twitter. I like keeping in touch with people but less interested in 20 photos their kids at the zoo for example.

Are there any good FC Facebook pages?

Nope. One FC/KR banter page that's just like school most of the time and a rarely used fan page.

FC/KR Banter page is just one step away from the Hull Daily Mail forums.

Hull FC Fan page or @rugbydiscipline on Twitter.

I see every single day this week there has been a bit on Calendar plugging the RU world cup, even a piece at Bishop Burton with Mike Umanga.

All because "2 games will be held in the region"


Did the RL world cup get the same publicity?

Didn't listen but sounds like a bit of promotion going on on Sportstalk tonight

James Hoggarth ‏@jameshoggarth · 2m2 minutes ago
We had that Friday feeling on Sportstalk. Thanks to @PhilLamb9 @hullfcofficial @KCCLARKY. Have a good weekend

Not often you get five FC representatives on RH

Clarky looks like he's had a makeover.
Well..................................................Had a shower at least!!!