Hull KR's Michael Dobson 'going nowhere', says Neil Hudgell
HULL KR chairman Neil Hudgell has moved to reassure fans star half-back Michael Dobson is 'not for sale at any price' as rumours persist over a possible transfer.
It comes as internet forums have again been awash with talk of a possible raid for the Aussie half-back from cross-city rivals Hull FC.
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Don't believe the rumours: Michael Dobson is staying at Hull KR, the club says.
Black and Whites owner Adam Pearson remains on the look-out for a top-quality scrum-half for next season following the late collapse of their big-money move to sign Aussie Scott Prince last week.
And, with Rovers recently opting to cash in on a £100,000 offer for stand-off Blake Green, some have pointed to a possible deal being struck for Dobson to make the switch from east to west.
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However, despite speculation mounting, the Mail understands no offer has been made to the Robins by Hull in a bid to tempt Dobson to the KC Stadium.
And given last season's skipper Ben Galea left to join Hull, Dobson is likely to be named as captain of KR for 2013.
Even though reluctant to discuss the matter, Hudgell has assured KR fans Dobson, who has two years remaining on his current KR contract, will be going nowhere.
"I am aware of the repeated speculation regarding Michael's future, but I can assure our fans that he is not for sale at any price," Hudgell told the Mail.
"We don't usually comment on rumour and speculation as this city is prone to ridiculous stories, but I want to assure our fans that Michael will be playing for Rovers – and nobody else – next season."
Dobson was present as KR returned to training yesterday to prepare for the 2013 campaign under coach Craig Sandercock, alongside new signings Cory Paterson, Sean Gleeson, Omari Caro and Alex Brown.
Comments
by Male_sports
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 7:47PM
“Just looked at some responses, one in particular. Why do you need to get personal and insulting if you simply don't agree with a posting. To personally insult a total stranger on an open forum is a very dangerous game you play.
Dex your right, to a point, none the less I stand corrected. Apart from Swain, Best and Omeley the remainder kinda fall into the point I was making about professional sportsman. Overseas players are not drawn to Hull because of the lifestyle Hull has to offer. Stats show our schools are near the bottom of education leagues, The city has very little to offer in terms of entertainment per capita, we are above national average in terms of unemployment. Remember Channel 4's Location programme in 2008 placed Hull at the bottom of a list of places where people would not want to live. So whats the attraction….FC's pension fund Blacklock, Fitzgibbon, Sing came to Hull for a retirement package. Yes Fitzgibbon retired following serious injury but would have retired anyway he was 34.
I thought Barnett came over on an education visa studying at Leeds Met when he began playing for Gateshead as semi pro. Let me know if I'm wrong on this.
Anyway the point…..Hull is not attractive to already successful young overseas players without the high salary they would command Hull can not really offer anything.
If Michael Dobson leaves it just seems to me he is leaving a sinking ship….this remains to be seen.”
by rovers21
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 3:23PM
“what you on about? This is the 4th time I've ever posted, If your wasn't intrested why read it moron.”
by bridrobin
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 3:03PM
“by rovers21Wednesday, November 07 2012, 1:22PM
"read http://tinyurl.com/aw8wvvt commets below, believe me or not just passing on info what I know"
What relevance does this have? Just the same obsessed garbage from you.”
by rovers21
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 1:22PM
“read http://tinyurl.com/aw8wvvt commets below, believe me or not just passing on info what I know”
by kr-sell-sell
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 12:36PM
“bobbin robin, i actually said he wanted to go to fc, please get your facts right, and he is not our kid but very close bobbin try again son!!!!”
by TwigIets
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 12:06PM
“eddy (posting as lucy*******).
time you got help.
good posts bridrobin and bobbin robbin. funny how rovers signings are always mocked by the arrogant hull fans despite th efact they know nothing about the players.
do you think they will prove to be as good as chase, paea, prince, miller, amor and bateman. oh and the 6 players that were 'in the bag' that were announced in september? three more too, they know who they are and they will get them. LOL.”
by Bobbin_Robin
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 11:18AM
“kr_sell_sell......Can you post a link or tell us who told you this revelation about Horne and Whiting.....???
Thought not.
How's "your kid" Scott Taylor enjoying Wigan ? I bet he can't believe he's there as you told us for long enough he was going to FC....Lol.
Plum.”
by bridrobin
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 11:05AM
“by Dr********Wednesday, November 7 2012, 10:35AM
"rovers21, that is the best case of covering ones tracks I have read in yonks Lol!
Are you one of talismans manifestations????????/"
Or eddy or both! What a tangled web they attempt to weave. (I BEL13VE lol)”
by Dr_Slammer
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 10:35AM
“rovers21, that is the best case of covering ones tracks I have read in yonks Lol!
Are you one of talismans manifestations????????/”
by rovers21
Wednesday, November 07 2012, 10:19AM
“2 weeks ago I posted that Dobson has handed in A tranfer request and some people laughed at me, half the players don't like Sandercock as he speaks to them like ****, although he is a good coach...ask scott wheeldon. I think Dobson will stay as he wouldn't leave to go to FC. 'apparently' he's been offered captaincy a new car, and a bonus if he converts so many kicks....looks like dobsons will stay.”