Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:34 pm  

A shame to see Gareth leave in such circumstances.

His departure leaves us a little light on experience in the three quarters. Calderwood, Yeaman, Hall and Briscoe looks very good on paper but we really cannot afford injury problems.

He was a fine servant to the club ON the field but the forthcoming trial aside, Raynor let us down with his stupid behaviour off the field so I'm a little ambivalent about this news.

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:42 pm  

pmarrow wrote:

Not gonna go down the whole "hes a crim bullsh!t" , anyone would think you people are perfect, FFS you live in Hull. As a Rugby player he was great and probably the best winger I've seen at the club since I've being a fan.

Couldn't agree more mate, hasn't done himself any favours off the field and he'll no doubt pay for that, but when on form and playing injury free I doubt you'll have seen many players in black & white more committed, these last 2 or 3 years.

Thanks very much Mr Raynor and good luck for the future (once your free again that is)

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:48 pm  

Bring back Colin Best for 2011!

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:00 pm  

Don't need a centre

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:04 pm  

A unknown superstar wrote:

Don't need a centre

Go on then, Why the wink ?

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:25 pm  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

I don't expect any quick signings either, we will wait and see how it goes during the season and if we have need to bring players in IMHO

Personally Wilf I hope we strenghten our back division before the season starts (in fact asap). To me we were already a little light in the backs anyway, I'm not suggesting we just sign anyone just for the sake of it but hopefully we will identify the individual we want and pursue him. This policy of waiting until the season starts/see how we go always seems a little bit half arsed/lazy to me. If we've got the money to prize someone from their current club then why not, others do it, it's about time we were a bit more aggresive in the transfer market.

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:34 pm  

Smiggs wrote:

Personally Wilf I hope we strenghten our back division before the season starts (in fact asap). To me we were already a little light in the backs anyway, I'm not suggesting we just sign anyone just for the sake of it but hopefully we will identify the individual we want and pursue him. This policy of waiting until the season starts/see how we go always seems a little bit half arsed/lazy to me. If we've got the money to prize someone from their current club then why not, others do it, it's about time we were a bit more aggresive in the transfer market.

Im with wilf, sit tight and wait, however if we could secure Ainscough would snap him up asap, will be a very good player and see a lot of raynor in him tbh

But anyone who comes in is going to behind calderwood and Briscoe to satrt with, the only worry i have is Tom's injury record as he has picked up 2 bad injuries in both seasons and still needs to get a full season under his belt

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:46 pm  

In two minds about this one

on one hand Raynor has been a great try scorer for the club...but on the other he is 31, has a court case (that would have no doubt impacted on his form) looming, a persistent toe injury, and Briscoe/Hall can cover his position.

I do think we need to bring in another back now though, but finding one of enough quality will be an issue

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:48 pm  

MR BOJANGLES wrote:

Well I honestly dont know how I feel about this one !!?!??!?!

What kind of money do people think he would have been on and will we be buying another winger or looking to spend the cash on cover for other positions ??

i'd have thought one of the higher earners, as his deal was signed when he was playing for GB, and Hull have stated several times that they pay internationals more (such as in the Cooke/Briscoe issues)

but if we have agreed a severance deal, then i'm unsure whether we'd have used any remaining cap from last year, or whether it will impact this years cap

Re: Raynor??? : Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:52 pm  

UllFC wrote:

i'd have thought one of the higher earners, as his deal was signed when he was playing for GB, and Hull have stated several times that they pay internationals more (such as in the Cooke/Briscoe issues)

but if we have agreed a severance deal, then i'm unsure whether we'd have used any remaining cap from last year, or whether it will impact this years cap

Still money left after his severence, raynor has been a great player for us and always gave his all on the pitch for us that never been in question, its his off the field antics that have let him down badly, i fully expect him to join hkr tbh