Pictures: Hull KR's first day back at training
NO pain, no gain seemed to be the perfect mantra for Kris Welham on his return to training with Hull KR.
Whilst most players dread the first day of pre-season, Welham could not be happier to be back.
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Hull KR training: Hard yards for Lincoln Withers and Ian Kelly
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Hull KR training: Rhys Lovegrove looks fierce with mohican
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Hull KR training: new signing Alex Brown with Chris Heil
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Hull KR training: Omari Caro is up and running
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Hull KR training: Jordan Cox shows the way forward
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Hull KR training: Craig Sandercock gets demonstrative
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Hull KR training: Kris Welham chats to new signing Cory Paterson
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Hull KR training: Michael Dobson and pals
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Hull KR training: Michael Dobson goes through the gears
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Hull KR training: Craig Sandercock directs the action as Rhys Lovegrovce looks on
Having broken his leg in the 13-10 loss against Catalans in June, the 25-year-old centre could not hide his delight as he returned to full training.
And not even a bit of soreness in the ankle below the break could dampen his spirits at the end of a testing first session.
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"It's the best feeling ever to be back involved," Welham told the Mail.
"It's been such a long time since I have been out on the pitch with the rest of the boys doing anything.
"It was a tough session and I'm looking forward to the rest of pre-season.
"I did a little bit of training on my own before coming back but it's easy to stop when you're on your own.
"Yesterday was what I needed to help get me back to full fitness.
"I got a little ache towards the end, but that's to be expected because there are a few muscles down there that haven't been worked for a while.
"I'm sure there will be a concern or two and I'll be thinking of it. But I know there is nothing to worry about.
"It will get better with more time."
After seeing his 2012 season cut short, just as he had become the club's leading try scorer, the home-grown centre can't wait to get over the whitewash again.
Dave Hodgson eventually pipped him to the top scorer accolade, but scoring tries is not a big concern for Welham right now, unlike getting through pre-season.
"There is nothing to worry about physically, it's just in my head," said Welham, who has six pins and a plate in his leg.
"It's stronger than a normal person's ankle as it's got a bit of steel in there. The plate and pins are there for life.
"They even set off the airport security alarm when I went to Tenerife.
"Seriously though, as soon as I get that first tackle out of the way, my worries will be gone."
Missing through injury for the final three months of the season, Welham's tries were sorely missed as Rovers failed to make the play-offs for the first time in four years.
Although the Robins' first friendly is still more than eight weeks away, he admits it cannot come soon enough.
"I can't wait for that first pre-season game," said Welham, who is now the club's longest serving player following Jason Netherton's release last week.
"Luckily I still have a couple of months of training to go before.
"I did a lot of rehab on my ankle to strengthen it up and I'm ready for full contact training now.
"But I think we'll have a lot of running to do before we start on the contact side of things."
Comments
by Male_sports
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 9:04PM
“Welcome back to the fore Kriss, a true professional just wonder how many other professional sports do their sportsman endure such stresses of impact on the human body week in week out and for the relatively low salary compared with those who play the girl sport of football.”
by albaz
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 7:30PM
“-9 ? A worse post than that from a repetitive idiot who ****s off various aspects of our club? Instead of just "clicking" explain any slight,real or perceived in my post. Do you all think that the players I mention are good defenders? Perhaps I am wrong and fans are not delaying buying a pass? I am, though I will renew, as I always do.”
by RoversWorking
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by albaz
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 2:52PM
“"no pain no gain?" Rovers supporters have had plenty of the former lately and there is a "some maybe" view on the latter. If caro and Gleeson are deemed first choice we will have the worst defensive three-quarter line in SL history. I am one of many that have not renewed their pass and everyone I speak to is disgruntled or fed up with events. One thing none seem to have is confidence,about next season for one reason or another.”
by 2biscuits
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 2:36PM
“CAPTION
Hey Linc i dont believe they cant afford petrol for the lawnmower”
by Lucy_Slammer
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 1:54PM
“Everybody including the dogs in the street know that Dobson wants to sign for the big city club, Hull FC but Hudgell won't let him go to their illustrious neighbours.
However,Dobson won't wait for ever and will eventually put in a transfer request because it was plain to see last season that he was frustrated and unhappy at Caravan Park with it's crumbling infastructure, inadequate training facilities as well as having to watch all their best players sign for other clubs only to be replaced by journeymen,rejects and cast offs.
THE DOBBIN'S SEASON PASS SALES HAVE FINISHED AT 2,100 WHILST THE MIGHTY HULL FC HAVE ALREADY SOLD OVER 7,500 AND WILL EASILY REACH THEIR TARGET OF 10,000 BY CHRISTMAS. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA”
by LucySlammer
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 12:16PM
“Everybody including the dogs in the street know that Dobson wants to sign for the big city club, Hull FC but Hudgell won't let him go to their illustrious neighbours.
However,Dobson won't wait for ever and will eventually put in a transfer request because it was plain to see last season that he was frustrated and unhappy at Caravan Park with it's crumbling infastructure, inadequate training facilities as well as having to watch all their best players sign for other clubs only to be replaced by journeymen,rejects and cast offs.”
by MikeHKR
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 12:06PM
“albanyrovers
Yeaman/Arundel your likely staring centre's next year.
Let's be honest they are are not going to strike fear into anyone.
Looking at your backs next year McDonnell, Crookes,Arundel,Yeaman,Briscoe.
I wouldn't get too cocky
Briscoe aside very little to get excited about..”
by albanyrovers
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 11:56AM
“Whelham will be looking forward to next season, he wil have another centre who is worse than him in defense and thats saying something ,then you have Caro who the Bronco fans described him as the worse defensive player to but boots on ..o dear Hudgll is right.. .backwards they go”
by Bungle
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 11:28AM
“Rovers recruitment has been sound and discreet.
We have some very big lads in that pack now. Its all been very quietly done, not like Pearson and his chubby little friend shouting the names of all the famous players they know from the roof of the KC and being made to look really stupid.”