Hull FC to ease off on recruitment drive after Scott Prince and Jacob Miller disappointments
SHAUN McRae says Hull FC will take a step back from their relentless recruitment pursuit, with the current squad likely to stay the same for the immediate future.
The Hull director of rugby has not ruled out making further additions to Peter Gentle's side before the start of Super League in three months.
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Ryan McGoldrick could still be offered a one-year deal.
However, for the coming weeks at least, it appears the club are determined to keep their powder dry as they assess all options in the wake of missing out on three half-back targets.
Unsuccessful attempts to sign Rangi Chase, Jacob Miller and Scott Prince have dominated headlines in recent months.
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Admitting the Prince deal in particular became a media story that got beyond their control, Hull now seem intent on keeping future targets under the radar.
Nonetheless, McRae says the club will now evaluate before deciding whether to make any further additions for 2013.
"We all got very excited with the Jacob Miller and Scott Prince situation and myself, Peter Gentle and Adam Pearson have had a chat and agreed to sit back now," McRae told the Mail.
"It went like a bush fire the Prince thing in particular, which we thought we had over the line. We are just going to sit back at the moment after all that.
"If I say we are not going to sign anyone else that is silly, but if I say we are looking at signing one or two people that is also silly to say.
"We are keeping an open mind, but certainly the squad at the moment is our squad for 2013 and whether we add to that, we'll just have to wait and see."
While Hull will assess their half-back options further before deciding on whether to go with what they have or bring in an extra player, the future of Ryan McGoldrick remains in the balance.
McGoldrick told the Mail last month he needed a decision by the end of October on whether Hull wished to keep him on beyond his short-term contract.
That decision has not been given, but McRae has spoken to McGoldrick's agent to let the player know he remains in contention for a new contract.
The Aussie is understood to want a two-year deal with the Black and Whites, with Hull looking at a one-year stay.
But while the length of deal has still to be agreed, McRae says Hull need further assurances regarding McGoldrick's shoulder injury as well as a decision on their own recruitment options before they can proceed.
"I've spoken to Ryan's agent and he understands right at this moment that we are not going to sign him just yet," added McRae.
"We want to get medical reports on his shoulder and have a bit of a think about the balance of the side and the way we want to go.
"We have told him that if something comes up we don't want to stand in his way, but at the same time the deal is not dead."
Comments
by ossietta
Thursday, November 15 2012, 11:04AM
“The title of this story should have read, "DONT RING US GOLDIE, WE'LL RING YOU".....! If I were him I would tell Shaun Mcrae to shove it were the sun don't shine.......! Its terrible PR for a club the size of HFC.....!”
by Eddydunes
Thursday, November 15 2012, 6:59AM
“...title of this story edited for accuracy...
Hull FC to ease off on recruitment drive after Scott Prince and Jacob Miller "Embarrassments"”
by Eddydunes
Thursday, November 15 2012, 6:55AM
“by Male_sports"
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 11:10PM
Posted...I don't even select to read stories related to KR because I do not support KR, I do not post on their HDM reports, I do not know how many pass sales they have sold, I do not know what their new shirt looks like or even if they have one. So what's the big deal, why all the interest.
and then in the same post...
What I do know is....The new proposed stand has yet to rise out of the ground (this isn't the construction currently taking place)
How do you know this if you have no interest in rovers, no pics of new stand construction have been posted on HDM so have you been to have a look at the stand that you have no interest in?”
by GatesHull1998
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 11:44PM
“Another silly thundertuurd in denial about the north stand,FYI the whole of the steelwork should be up for Christmas barring bad weather etc so stop worrying about us cos were making progress year on year and you don't like it daft lad!!!!!!!”
by Male_sports
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 11:39PM
“Bobbing Robbins,
Perched on their branch sobbing.
Wanting to kick out scream and shout,
Not really knowing what their club is about.
Frustrated, and angry wanting to make a scene,
Nothing too much for a tin of Mr Sheen.
So here they are posting on FC threads,
Rather than patching up their KR sheds.
So why are they here, why have they come,
Is it because they want to have some fun.
Or is it because they each want to be a man,
And join the ranks as an FC fan.
The FC…The FC…The FC…”
by FC_ON_THE_UP
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 11:29PM
“Nearly 8000 passes sold with 3 months to go before the season starts. That's more than what the Dobbins get on average for a home game.
Have Hudgell and Crossland bailed out yet ? How's the pass sales doing ? I've heard business is very slow. Not looking good for next season is it ?”
by Plan_L
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 11:24PM
“Male_Sports
Yu must have forgot your postson this HKR story.
http://tinyurl.com/bqshxp2
What a tool
FYI the north stand main structure started today
HTH
Bess him
BEL13VE
lol”
by Male_sports
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 11:10PM
“I'm confused.com I can't see what the relevance of FC's season passes are to this story. More- over I cannot understand why FC's sales of passes means so much to the KR posters on here. I am not interested in any other SL teams pass sales which naturally includes KR. I don't even select to read stories related to KR because I do not support KR, I do not post on their HDM reports, I do not know how many pass sales they have sold, I do not know what their new shirt looks like or even if they have one. So what's the big deal, why all the interest. What I do know is that the link road from Hessle Rd hasn't been built, The new proposed stand has yet to rise out of the ground (this isn't the construction currently taking place) that KR have sold off players they can't afford to keep and that not much news other than the usual player propaganda is been released by the KR Press Office.”
by westhullred
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 10:02PM
“here's another one for you......old goldy must be feeling really wanted by the dullers.......we might sign him..but then again we may not....we'll see what comes up.....that's a far cry from 2 months ago when you was going to sign 2 of the best 4 h/b's in s/l....money no obect....your board is making you the laughing stock of s/l......keep buying them passes you gullable dullers”
by westhullred
Wednesday, November 14 2012, 9:55PM
“my post removed????????...it must of hit the nail on the head with the hammer...why have a forum then be selective with what is kept on....seems to me that the truth is really hurting the dullers”