If we was looking at an overseas signing to replace Fitzy, I'd be happy to looking at signing Simon Mannering. Haven't seen much of him lately but if he's anything like he was a couple of years ago, then would be very happy with it.

I am not sure he will, I thought Phelps was getting a new deal. I certainly would not be offering Wade a 3 year deal, no way.

As for Ryan, would rather promote the youngsters, he's been a cracking player but way past his best now.

Paul as far as i am aware Phelps is very highly thought of and to be fair solid as a rock at present so think this is all just huff and puff in the press and phelps is doing just nicely

Must admit I'm not convinced yet based on current reports/sources either.

i agree, could be proved wrong but i doubt it very much... at the end of the day we have spoken to lots of players and agents recently and i think its a case of media wishful thinking...
AND at the end of the day Phelpsy has fitted in dead right so why mend what aint broken.....


and as a sideline the wages demand Minnichello had was i am told incredible, and i mean incredible.............................
I am led to believe dependant on rep honours etc this year we are again looking at Carl Webb and or Shillington for next year and closely at this lad in france too

I Honestly believe phelps will be staying.

Me too,

Shillington has just extended with Canberra.

National press get wind of us talking to Orr, so he tells them its McKinnon we're after. Maybe he Rang[size=50i[/size us about another player.

If you read Orr's quote it would seem Rangi has interest from the NRL, Souths I hope.

FWIW Smailes has just tweeted that McKinnon looks on.

Anyone else confused?

I've read the quote, but have seen agents exaggerate the truth to get a better deal for their players too many times before.

Definitely.

When did Chase sign for Cas?

phelps is ok but as a quota player i feel we need someone who will offer us more espcially in attack, jordan tansey gave us some real attacking ability and alot of tries came through and his attackign plays where as i dont feel where getting that from phelps dont get me wrong hes solid under the high bomb and returns are ok but someone like McKinnon would be very good signing for us but only on a 2 year deal with the option for the third. jamie ellis is a really good signing but i do feel when his move is confirmed then it wont be long untill longy is confirmed on a 1 year deal which i suppose isnt that bad with the likes of obst,ellis,nicklas,williams and even turner so plenty of cover. all in all id be very happy if these 2 are at hull next year

Yup it's a strange one this, from what I've seen this year McKinnon has played well and is a decent player. But with phelps getting better game by game it would seem a bit premature to be signing a full back this early IMO.

You are Eddy, Hull and I claim my £5

Looking like a done deal here

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Although Phelps is playing ok he was only ever a last minute stop gap once we sacked Tansey, if he was quality he'd have already had a club and not been available.

What it does go to show is that nobody on here has got a fooking clue!





If it is a done deal the club need to get their act together and get it announced seeing as it's all over several papers.

Smailesy just said to a friend on twitter when asking about the McKinnon deal "he expects it to go through soon"

We should say no to McKinnon on the basis that some tw@of a journalist has used the "Hull of a" line to report the story.

Until we can get a bit more creativity from our reports we should hold fire...

I hope you're right. Phelpsy seems to have fitted in really well, and although understandably rusty at first is improving with every game. I like him.
If the McKinnon story is true, it seems a bit of a punt for us with his recent injuries.

He's a mentally challenged Aussie mate.
You wouldn't expect a whole lot more, would you?

The best news will be the anouncement of sam moas new deal.

When can we expect an announcement Wolfie