How have the 18's gone on against Bradford today does anyone know the result?

Bradford 34 Hull KR 18

Bradford too big and powerful I'm afraid, on top throughout and the scoreline somewhat flattered us. The coaching staff at Rovers are atrocious but that is all i'll say on the subject. I didn't realise what such a good view it is from the seats at Odsal. Enjoyed the day out regardless of the result.

You including Justin in that?

What, are you kidding? He is the worst!



No, that statement is based purely on the youth set up. Too many amateur coaches in positions that they should be nowhere near - and then there are too many of them involved too. Who the hell needs 5 members of staff for the academy? This club needs ex-players coaching our young lads. The staff currently ‘in office’ do not have the necessary playing experience to do Rovers a service in this regard. My own personal opinion on the subject.

I dont understand?

What makes you think an ex player would do a better job?

I can accept the 5 people there currently are not good enough but Kev Armistead at Myton has brought through some fantastic players at Myton, I would rather have him in charge than some beer guzzling ex player just because he once played for Rovers!!

We have been there and tried that remember, it didnt work!!

Chris Chester would have been a good option perhaps.

You guys looked a bit lightweight in the forwards to be honest, especially your loose, really light he was compared to our bruiser. I'm sure KR will have a thriving junior setup to rival FC in the next few years. Hull is a hotbead of junior talent in this country and now your cities juniors see that KR is the club to be at in the city, FC wont be able to grab all the best ones anymore.

Keep up the good work KR, It's great to see.

Don't worry about the U18's as the RFL have in their wisdom decided to scrap the 18's for next year.

Whats happening?

Looking at the team lineup, isn't several of the HKR team only 16yo ?

Sherrif
Salter
Ollett
Gay

are names who played in the Foundation earlier this year.

I think most teams possibly have a few 16 year olds in their sides.

Rob Hawthorne definatley is for us and I think Adam O'Brian, Jake Senior and Mike Tate are aswell, some may even be only 15.

I thought it was the reserves they were scrapping and making it U20 but still keeping the u18 academy.

That is the case in the Championships, not sure about SL though.

The U18's are becoming the U16's foundation games playing possibly 6 to 8 games.