Great signing - thought it was never gonna happen

Says that Feka is under contract for next year in the HDM that isn't right is it, I like Feka, but feel he is surplus to requirements now Taylor has signed (Aslong as Paea stays).

Watts
Paea
Ellis
Taylor

would be my starting props, with Bowden, Green and BTW as backups.

Centre and backrower next.

Will need to look at a winger if Lineham leaves and a hooker, as it seems Radford doesn't rate Cunningham.

I was assured last year that a deal had been arranged but then i was also told it would be for this season, so i was even getting doubtful. Good signing.

Top signing, presumably replaces Feka.

Radford said: "Scott is a great acquisition and he showed why when he played against us earlier this season. He was fantastic on both occasions.

"He is a Hull lad, a Hull FC fan and comes from a Black and White family so he knows what the club means to the people of Hull and is really excited about playing his part in some success here.

"He has the ingredients to become a real leader in our park. He plays big minutes and is one of the best English forwards in the competition at the moment, with his best years ahead of him."

He added: "The move has been long in the planning with a lot of working going into getting our squad right for next season and with Gareth Ellis also being able to step up in the front row, we may also look to strengthen with another significant back rower to complete what we hope will be a strong pack for next season.

[uScott is at a similar age to the likes of Liam Watts, Joe Westerman, Danny Houghton, Chris Green, Josh Bowden and Jordan Thompson, plus our other youngsters coming through in the squad. That is the nucleus we can build a stable team around for years to come."[/u
Houghton and Westerman staying maybe?

Houghton is staying, that's from his Mum. Dont think their has ever been a doubt about Westerman, we just need to start using him right.

Be good if one of the Mods could update the squad list (2014), it has Tom Biggs on there FFS.

If Radford doesnt rate Cunningham, we desperately need a
different style of hooker to Houghton...

I actually like both the hookers at Wakey, Mcshane is tough, but a bit crafty, thought he was their best player on Sunday.

Also like Godinet, showed in the 4 nations what a good impact hooker he could be, a bit like Motu Tony.

I actually think we could make a big mistake if we let Cunningham do and could come back to bite us in the future.

I wouldn't blame him for leaving though, as he needs some game time.

I think cunningham needs some more game time. Has shown some good glimpses when he has playeed but not had long enough to really make a proper assessment

McShane definitely on the radar. Radford tried to get him for this season. He's OOC next season.

Agree Dave,

I also rate Lunt & Beswick...

Jamie Peacock had a lot of praise for McShane at the weekend, saying he is a fantastic hooker - his speed of passing is very good

Great signing and a timley boost.

Although a few weeks ago there were plenty here calling him a fat pudding.

Barrista will have to stop lobbing her chocolate bars at players

Still need Paea to sign hope this is not a softener

Great signing for you, this lad will run through a brick wall and for me has been in the top3 props of the year!

Feka was signed on a 2 year contract. References to him being contracted next year in the HDM suggest Paea may not be signing. Hope I'm wrong.

I don't see Paea leaving, said he was happy and is big friends with Sa, Tony and Talanoa, think it will be just a matter of a few last minutes checks my his agent.

I hope I am not wrong

I do hope you're not wrong.

Suggestions Ellis will be moving to prop next year aren't helping either.

I think Ellis to prop was always the plan whether Paea stays or not.

You've got yourself some player in Taylor. He's not just been our best forward this season, but also our best player. Hull lad too, so I imagine he will run it that little harder for you as well.

Check his stats out from this season, very impressive.

I watched him a lot this year and everything he has been excellent, made so many yards and tackles (like the stats show). Was worried when I saw him condition at the start on the year, but that extra size, seems to have improved him.

Bad day for you guys today losing him and Tasi.

Told you

Kind of, but don't forget Taylor was only ever on a season-long loan from Wigan. We all knew the situation before the season began that Scott had agreed to join Hull for 2016.

Tasi hasn't had a great season in all fairness. Showed lots of promise last year, but just hasn't kicked on, if anything he's gone slightly backwards. There is definitely a quality prop forward in him and at his age he has plenty of time to develop into one.

Plus with Taylor, Tasi, Puletua and Morley all confirming their departures today it certainly frees up some big chunks of our salary cap.

Thanks for this - neither of us get on tv much so good to hear first hand reports. Must admit I was concerned about his fitness/weight early doors but really seems to be impressing.

Was more the belly but if he's working with that, and on it, even better. Bob Carvers will be disappointed though

good news welcome aboard mr taylor