Huddersfield Giants hold option on Hull KR star Greg Eden
HULL KR chief executive Mike Smith has revealed Huddersfield Giants have an option to re-sign Rovers full-back Greg Eden in two years' time.
Smith told last night's Rovers fans' forum Eden's contract included a clause that could see the talented full-back return to the Giants ahead of the 2015 season.
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Clause in contract: Hull KR's Greg Eden
However, it will only apply if Eden himself wants to return to the John Smith's Stadium.
"There is a clause in Greg's contract that gives him the option to return to Huddersfield," Smith said.
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"But he has to want to go back there. There are some clubs we get on better with and Huddersfield are one of those clubs for us.
"Huddersfield were happy for Greg to come to us. Sometimes they want the chance to bring that player back.
"They have that chance after two years but he has to want to go.
"They have to entice him back and they have first choice on him but he can stay where he is.
"I think it was put in the contract to appease some of the Huddersfield fans who weren't happy to see him leave.
"It's the first time I've come across a clause like that."
Eden was brought in to replace Shannon McDonnell, who left the Robins to join Hull in the off-season.
Hull announced the signing in October after months of speculation that McDonnell had tied up a deal earlier in the year.
Rovers' chairman Neil Hudgell said it was 'fanciful' for the player to sign for the Black and Whites that late in the season.
"The story about Shannon going back to Australia with no club to play for and then suddenly finding a contract at Hull is fanciful," Hudgell said.
"I have an issue with the way it was done. There was a certain spin put on it. Shannon being on the front of Sunday's derby programme was a bit provocative.
"I do have an issue with how Shannon left the club. There was a certain amount of spin and I have to be careful with my words.
"Whatever you say about Paul Cooke when he took the walk across the river to us he left nobody in any doubt as to what he was doing.
"I don't have a problem with players going from east to west like Liam Watts last season and he went with our blessing.
"I think there needs to be a certain honesty about it all."
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by Dr_Slammer
Friday, January 25 2013, 8:31AM
“There is another important factor in the Greg Eden contract: the Giants would have to pay the market price (not the fee Rovers paid).
But as 'ra_robin' so rightly says, the decision lies with Greg.”
by hkrarmy
Thursday, January 24 2013, 10:31PM
“im sure either hudge or mike smith last night said after 2 season huddersfield had a clause to buy eden back.”
by Red_Army
Thursday, January 24 2013, 7:25PM
“by 11pointsbelowThursday, January 24 2013, 1:43PM
"red army does this make you laugh, 36-6, 11 points below hull fc, losing last 9 from 11, no investor etc etc, it sure makes me PMSL!!!!".........
Yes it does.......clowns have always amused me.....Lol......”
by ra_robin2013
Thursday, January 24 2013, 4:24PM
“Regardless of whether Huddersfield hold an option over Eden, the main clue is in the article in the sense that he must want to go himself. If after 2 years Huddersfield present him with a financial offer which Rovers can't match then he'd be foolish to turn it down in what is a short career. However, if that isn't the case then I see no reason why Eden would want to move. He already appears to have the skills, footwork and pace to make him a favourite at Rovers and the fans should make every effort to make sure he knows it. Some might say different but I think there's a lot to be said for the influence that a player's popularity with the fans can have when deciding about their future (obviously a huge increase in money being the main factor !). It also goes without saying that Eden will experience much better atmospheres and fans appreciation than he ever got at Huddersfield.
I would expect Hull fans to argue that he won't capture his best form with "a club like Rovers" and that he's better off elsewhere but Peter Fox and Shaun Briscoe are fine examples of players capturing their best, and England cap worthy, form at Rovers. I'm not suggesting that this is down to atmosphere and fans appreciation but small things like this can help a player find their best form, which I'm confident that Eden will do in the famous red and white.”
by Bungle
Thursday, January 24 2013, 2:23PM
“11pointsandslow.
Tell you what makes me laugh.
Chase
Prince
Paea
Bateman
Amor
Best two half backs in SL
Six quality players in the bag
We will try all sorts of new tricks and moves on Sunday
10,000 pass campaign.
All little gems we have heard from Hull FC.
But nothing makes us laugh as much as beating your new team of superstars in its own backyard with our youth team for half the match.
NOW THAT WAS FUNNY :)”
by 11pointsbelow
Thursday, January 24 2013, 1:43PM
“red army does this make you laugh, 36-6, 11 points below hull fc, losing last 9 from 11, no investor etc etc, it sure makes me PMSL!!!!”
by 11pointsbelow
Thursday, January 24 2013, 1:41PM
“have rovers got options on,
taylor, green,wheeldon, clinton, sherriffe, etc etc, just wondered!!!!”
by Bungle
Thursday, January 24 2013, 12:50PM
“11pointsbelow
Any idea if Hull will renew the contracts of Chase and Prince when they expire.
Oh, hang on..............”
by Red_Army
Thursday, January 24 2013, 11:17AM
“Have Hull FC got any options on Willie Manu, Jordan Turner, Tom Briscoe or Luke Briscoe ?
Just wondered........”
by hullkr117
Thursday, January 24 2013, 11:15AM
“Tis i Tezza of OZ THE twobobwatch as spoken . Obvious hes never played then game of rl .only joke on this thread is Young Eddie 11pointsbelow.ps Eddie up the Robins”