What does Hull FC's takeover mean for Rovers? The relationship between the two clubs has been slightly bitter to say the least - Cookiegate, price increase (by both clubs) gate and numerous rumours about animosity between the players.

Today, Hull FC have been taken over and Pearson spoke of 'synergy' between the 3 sporting clubs in his radio interview. What does this mean? Will the clubs have a healthy relationship of the pitch instead of constantly trying to undermine the other? Will the benchmark for seasons not be on finishing above the other team but actually winning things?

Well put!!

In a way I hope the relationship does improve as long as the rivalry doesn't disappear. I personally think synergies could be made certainly on a commercial front if things like ticketting and sponsorships were dealt with mutually. I just hope this doesn't give anyone any silly ideas about mergers.
The rivalry can be a moneyspinner if marketted in the correct way.

Not wishing to derail your thread, but I'm more interested how this leaves the whole stadium debate on ownership.

(The better relations the two rugby clubs have the better it would be for RL in the area)

Blooming heck, didn't see that coming.

Very positive statement by Pearson, hope it goes well for them, and yes, it would undoubtedly be better if the two clubs had a better working relationship.

I reckon our intergrated chat thread has spurred them on

and its on her because..................................

It would be removed within 5 minutes on the FC as non FC related (quite rightly)

It is quite interesting though.

I thought about binning it (and will if it turns bad). The talk of 'synergies' gives it an oblique relevance to Rovers, so if people want to discuss the implications for Rovers I don't mind that. Personally I don't think they'll be many or large, but if others do...

Discussing it from the more obvious FC specific issues, of course - use the FC board.

Fair enough, I couldn't give a toss myself, so long as we beat them when we meet (as I do with all opposition, of course)

It's clearly about how this takeover may change the relationship between the two clubs and what it could mean for Hull KR.

FC Jacker won't be able to refer to Kath Hitlerington, thats a shame, enjoyed those.

Wonder what Old Alf will make of these changes?

You don't think there is a connection in the fact that the owner of Hull City who has gifted us £1m is the boss of the new owner of Hull FC?

You also don't think the fact that us and them may well end up having a better working relationship has any thing to do with Hull KR?

Allam is not a shareholder of Rovers, he gave/lent the club some money, Pearson is buying FC in his own right, presumably with his own money, I cannot see how this will effect us and nor should it.

I like these tweets, particularly the last part ridiculing other media who 'understand'.

Think that particular jibe is directed at 'Monty' Burns the housewives mid-morning broadcaster of choice...

You think a man who is owed £1M will have no sway at HKR?
I don't care who's money he has used the fact remains he is an employee of AA whilst owning Hull FC if you cant see the connection then I suggest you look at the bigger picture.

This has been stolen off the 'other' forum.

Quotes from AP.

1.No merger between the two rugby clubs.(fine)

2.A certain amount of "synergy" at boardroom level between the two clubs(I'd like more details on this one).

3.He mentioned "shared facilities"(again I'd like more details on this one).

4.He talked of "me and Neil" as if they are long lost buddies.mmmmmmm

Still struggling to see any connection?

I'm with u roverswall Sumet fishy going on here and it ain't king George dock

Maybe just my cynicism coming through but i hope this has nothing to do with the delays to the East & North stands.

Agree 100% mate. A merger as far as I can see would be out,can`t see either set of fans accepting it,can you?

I think if it was resisted when Rovers were on the brink of extinction, it would easily be fought off now both clubs (in the grand scheme of things) are doing pretty well with strong respective fan bases.

It's a bit of a tangled web regarding Pearson, Allam and the stadium, so I guess it's a case of we'll see what happens - but this is more Hull FC's concern at the moment. I'm pretty confident that the people involved in running Hull KR will always act in the club's best interest rather than for their own financial gain.

As for the initial point about the relationship between the two clubs; I wholeheartedly agree that it needs to be better. I'm certain this can be done at boardroom level and a little more mutual respect and joint effort could actually see both club's fan bases increase as long as the rivalry is not diluted, but shown to be more than just the odd fisticuffs between fans, cheap point scoring and squabbles over player contracts.

I will always support Rovers and Hate FC. But as i've said before If the merger thing raised its ugly head I wouldnt poo-poo it out of hand. I and many of us dont live in the B/W R/W bubbles of Hull.
Cas are closer for me but rovers are my team, always will be but if a hybrid team were forced upon us I would watch them as I love my rugby too much to say sod it im off to watch skirlaugh.
Sorry but there you go.

If the situation ever did arrise which i very much doubt it ever will, you probably would still see a number of people go and watch a merged team but not enough in the short term for it to be financialy viable and survive, it could prove to be a pretty lonely place in such an event.

Think you'd be wrong.