Hull FC move for 'key' Bradford Bulls star
HULL FC are believed to have made moves to sign a Bradford Bulls player with immediate effect as the troubled club desperately seeks to cut costs.
The Black and Whites are well placed to lead the race for any departing Bulls players as they have significant room on their salary cap this season.
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It comes as unwanted scrum-half Jamie Ellis was released from his deal yesterday, just eight days after prop Eamon O’Carroll had his three-year contract terminated.
The exit of the duo, combined with full-back Wade McKinnon’s release earlier this season, leaves room on FC’s cap to do immediate business, despite the additions of Jay Pitts and Liam Watts.
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Sources have told the Mail that Hull contacted one of Bradford’s ‘key’ players on Monday at the club’s training ground.
It came only hours after news filtered through that the entire Bulls coaching staff had been laid off by the club’s administrators.
FC owner Adam Pearson has already admitted his interest in trying to do a deal at Bradford if possible and that appears to be edging closer.
Hull are known to have shown an interest this year in highly-regarded second row pair John Bateman and Elliott Whitehead, with one of the duo most likely to be targeted.
At 18, Bateman is one of the most sought-after teenagers in Super League and has already attracted interest from a number of clubs.
Whitehead was a transfer target for Hull earlier in the season before signing a five-year deal at Bradford.
With the Bulls desperate for money to stay afloat, the club’s administrators have said they will listen to significant offers for the players.
Few Super League clubs have money spare to buy with immediate effect, and any wishing to pick up players for the latter stages of this season must complete any deal before the cut-off date of July 20.
• Hull have already signed Bradford winger Jason Crookes for next season, although it is thought Hull made their approach to another player, and were not looking to advance his deal.
Comments
by dextertexter
Thursday, July 05 2012, 6:44PM
“tickle and moa out for the rest of the season,two main players gone missing,see now why fc are so desperate both had arm ops.tickle is a major blow to hullfcs hopes of a top 6 finish.”
by dextertexter
Thursday, July 05 2012, 6:38PM
“flambro lite,i should think you will,one never forgets old friends,but im still puzzled as to how you can remember that far back,anyway dont get lost in that allotment as you find your way home,tiptoe through the tulips,lol”
by Flambro_lite
Thursday, July 05 2012, 6:26PM
“Dixter, by the way, I was at Odsal for Bradford's first game when they reformed in 1964.
A win for the Robins that day.
BR”
by Flambro_lite
Thursday, July 05 2012, 6:22PM
“Dixter, with regard to your post at 9.07am.
I am not Sandydunes. I will however be meeting him, Westhullred and Forest in the East Stand Bar on Sunday.
Undoubtedly we will mention your name. lol”
by Phoni__Slamma
Thursday, July 05 2012, 2:49PM
“Actually I owe auntie Slammer an apology, I intimated that she had nothing to do all day when in fact she is one of the principal organisers of the Hull Gay Pride March along with THIRTY2THIRTY and of course his "special friend" Flambro_Lite.
McGoldrick's signing is clearly a measure to get over our recent injuries and doesn't detract from Gentle's long term plans for the club and in any case he's better than the Dobbin's marquee signing for next season,a depressed unknown muslim who can't get a game in the NRL or their signing of a 20 year old product of Warrington's youth set up because they haven't got a youth set up of their own and have asked Adam Pearson to take it over for them.LOL
Heard today that Hobson & Porter are refusing to do any work on the North Stand at Caravan Park until they receive money up front.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I see auntie Slammer was one of the first on here today but I suppose it fills the hours whilst he's searching Google for possible subjects for his imaginary PhD. Poor old soul having to try to make herself look important by pretending to have qualifications which she can only dream about.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by emmalou85_
Thursday, July 05 2012, 1:11PM
“bitter bitter dobbins.......... if you had any money in the pot then you would be doing exactly the same as hull and im sure there are other teams circling aswell.......
dont worry though, once all the talent has gone you might be able to pick someone up cheap, however Bradford have said that any offers from KR will need to be money up front as they have heard about the building work ongoing!!!!! Thats a thought, why dont you put it into players contracts that they have to complete a required number of hours on the new stand a week, if nothing else should get things moving!!!”
by johnweldrick
Thursday, July 05 2012, 12:39PM
“good god sandydune, thats the third time ive tried to read your post and three times ive nodded off, i bet your great fun at parties.
here is a small tip for you, should you ever venture from your bedroom in your mums bungalow, when conversing with human beings, get to the bloody point.”
by Slamma__Phony
Thursday, July 05 2012, 12:15PM
“McGoldrick's signing is clearly a measure to get over our recent injuries and doesn't detract from Gentle's long term plans for the club and in any case he's better than the Dobbin's marquee signing for next season,a depressed unknown muslim who can't get a game in the NRL or their signing of a 20 year old product of Warrington's youth set up because they haven't got a youth set up of their own and have asked Adam Pearson to take it over for them.LOL
Heard today that Hobson & Porter are refusing to do any work on the North Stand at Caravan Park until they receive money up front.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I see auntie Slammer was one of the first on here today but I suppose it fills the hours whilst he's searching Google for possible subjects for his imaginary PhD. Poor old soul having to try to make herself look important by pretending to have qualifications which she can only dream about.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by ossietta
Thursday, July 05 2012, 10:12AM
“justanoldman, I think you was spot on with your 7.12am post on wednesday and look forward to reading more of your points.......!”
by ossietta
Thursday, July 05 2012, 9:56AM
“westy do you not think we could'nt smell the hatred and jealousy in your 7.02 post, you really are a silly billy sometimes.........!”