I sat at a Hull FC fans forum just a few weeks ago and saw these words come out the mouth of James Rule.

There are no problems with the signing of Micheal Crocker and his visa is just a formality.

We do not have any positions available on our coaching staff for Lee Crooks.

I guess people say what they feel is correct at the time.

Mr Forum Leader please stay on topic!

Indeed.

and it was.

With regards to the long term liabilities, I believe they are the same as Hull's, with them being accounted for as directors loans. A 'loan' would inply that the money is to be paid back at some point, or will they be written off, with the wealthy backer effectively making a donation?

Apart from Humberside had already "broke" the story about Cooke by then you mean? He specifically said Rovers had not had any contact with Cooke and as far as he was concerned they were not interested in him. He signed the next day IIRC.

The Crocker situation was pure speculation by Rule as he would have no idea about the likely success or failure and indeed even said "the club know as much as you" so he was stating his opinion.

As for Crooks who knows, as it was weeks ago maybe something came up.

[quote="PAUL M"]Where's Vince

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Please join the debate without the insults.

There are no problems with the signing of Micheal Crocker and his visa is just a formality.
Any fan would be very disapointed not to get him after that from the CEO
So he speculated on your Blue Chip signing for 2009.

Hudgell's comment at the time was 'Its News To Me' neither confirming or denying Rovers wish to sign Cooke after RH broke the story.

It all depended on whether Cooke was available to sign and if Morgan wanted him, he picks the team so maybe Morgs didnt consult Hudge until it became apparant Cooke could leave FC for no fee.
It wasnt the next day he signed it was the following week.

We could go round in circles but as its been pointed out this is a Finances thread and we both know that peoples perspective of certain issues will be different.

IIRC he actually said he had no idea as the consulate pull up the draw bridge and pull down the shutters and don't let anyone know whats going on untill they see fit.