Hull KR owners look to leave legacy through focus on youth
HULL KR owners Neil Hudgell and Rob Crossland are confident changes they are making at Rovers will provide a platform for progress and leave a long-term legacy.
The duo, who have given an exclusive interview on the Robins' future inside today's Game On, are to continue their financial support of KR following a recent review of the club's position.
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Neil Hudgell and Rob Crossland say they remain committed to pushing local talent to the fore.
And, having met again yesterday at Craven Park to discuss the club's vision with chief executive Mike Smith and coach Craig Sandercock, they say they remain fully committed to pushing local talent to the fore, and re-igniting the passion for the club again in east Hull.
"I think fans want a team they can be proud of and one that plays for Hull KR with passion and integrity," vice-chairman Crossland told the Mail.
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"We welcome all players at every level that have a passion for the game and for the club, and I believe that to be of utmost importance over names.
"Once fans see the type of team we want to build, then I think they will support the club at the levels we need."
Chairman Hudgell, who admits season ticket prices are to rise next year, hopes a focus on local can win back lost fans.
"As a local community club, we need to engage that local passion and loyalty by bringing through more of our own players," he said.
"Our fans particularly identify with the kids that are produced in the schools and clubs of east Hull.
"All the successful clubs have a strong youth set-up, that year on year is contributing new players to the senior squad, enabling them to recruit top-name players and still stay within cap.
"At the moment we have been replacing overseas players like for like, which hasn't really left much of a legacy behind. That isn't being disrespectful to those players, it is just a fact."
Comments
by hullkr117
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 11:07PM
“Ti s i Tezza of OZ ,Gday every one , is that lad in the red shoes for real all ways name calling ,he seams to know nothing about footy .Back to the rugby Rovers are doing the right thing only way forward for the game ,a legacy of youth”
by BELI3VE
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 5:49PM
“PeterFailings
I have not been on so how can you own me Muppet?
Bless him
Talking of league positions
Didn't Gateshull finish 12th with only 17 points a few seasons back?
lol”
by bridrobin
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 5:16PM
“PeterStirling, dream on, you have owned no one, you don't know the meaning of the word.
lol”
by airlieman1263
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 5:15PM
“Just passed the stadium and they are starting to put up the steelwork,it is starting to come together,just a bit of info for fans who dont live near,no doubt someone will make some stupid comment”
by eddie460
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 4:56PM
“brid;;whilst i agree with most of your last post most of fc's new signings are replacements for the betterplayers wanting out and leaving the club,i think holdsworth is an exelent signing, as for the idiots who go on spouting rovers are going bust dont think they realise what thin ice the all of S/L are walking on sky pull the plug and its 1st and 2nd div for everyone”
by 2biscuits
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 4:42PM
“CAPTION
I love this new stand Neil im so excited
Just wish we had bulit it several years ago when we had some fans”
by PeterSterling
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 4:35PM
“The ease in which I have owned Forest and his sidekick Bridrobin is very disappointing.
I'd expect so much more from 2 (cough cough) individuals who pride themselves on trolling as there occupation.
Must try harder is definitely may end of season report.”
by bridrobin
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 4:00PM
“PeterStirling, you are trying to divert attention away from the dilemma that your club will find itself in next season. We know where we stand, Hudge has laid it on the line for us. We are not going to spend money we don't have. Bradford's financial meltdown should be heeded by all SL clubs. They lived beyond their means. Spend spend spend, does that ring a bell with you?
Only one 'big signing' for you and he is well past his best and injury prone. As for the promise of signing Rangi Chase, that was a joke. Still it may have encouraged a few of the faithful to part with their cash and buy a season pass.
The season pass initiative isn't doing too well either. 10,000 by the end of October? Also, will Adam manage to get the 14,500 average attendance next season and reach his break even figure? I think not. The warning bells are sounding.
Worrying times ahead for Gateshull (est. 1998) methinks.
lol”
by Wheres_Ranji
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 3:59PM
“Peter Sterling
Posted: Tuesday, October 02 2012, 1:47PM
"Your clearly an educated man/woman (cough cough)"
Well you clearly are not as it is written "you're", not 'your'.
Don't you just love it when that happens?”
by Wheres_Ranji
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 3:57PM
“Peter Sterling.
Why compare your team to Rovers, a relatively new SL club?
After 14 years shouldn't you be comparing to Wigan, thats what your owners think.
Oh hang on, they put over 100 points past Hull FC in two games in 2012 didn't they? LOL.
You signed Gareth Ellis? Big wow, hope he enjoys the bench at KC cos he got very cosy on the sidelines in 2012.”