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James_Rule  |  Oct 18 2007, 12:34 PM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Good afternoon everyone I'm willing to answer any of your questions regarding Hull FC. I'll start by responding to today's back page story and give my response to Peter Sharp's comments. I back what Peter has said, we have a very strong squad and just need to tinker with it's makeup rather than make wholesale changes. |
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| xenawarriorprincess | Oct 18 2007, 12:36 PM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | how are season pass sales going james |
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| MR_HUTCHIE | Oct 18 2007, 12:36 PM |
 Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu May 10 2007 Status: Offline | James, Congratulations on the job you are currently doing at Hull FC, its good to have a more vibrant and media friendly CEO these days. I would like to ask the following questions, obviously you may not have time to answer all but best endeavours appreciated; 1) How many 20/25 spaces have the club filled for the 2008 season? 2) What is the date for the re-scheduled hearing from the Caravan Park derby and what actions have the club taken to identify and ban the culprits? 3) If we do not manage to sign any more players, are the club happy that we have adequate coverage for every position next season, especially in the back line and specifically Full Back? |
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| Airliebird1865 | Oct 18 2007, 12:37 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Tue Oct 2 2007 Status: Offline | Can you update on how the season passes are going, and also when the fixtures will be out as i'm eager to book my flight to Perpignan, |
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| hullfcer | Oct 18 2007, 12:37 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Wed Jun 27 2007 Status: Offline | Hi James. When I look back at the season I do so with great encouragement, our academy made it to their 3rd straight final, Berrigan is joining us on a 4 year deal and we somehow finished the season in 4th despite the adversity and difficulty thrown at us. I’d like to ask given the impending rule changes to the quota system and the requirement to progressively increase the squad with academy produced players that we will finally get our rewards for having the best academy system in SL? |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:38 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: xenawarriorprincess at Oct 18 2007, 12:36 PM wrote how are season pass sales going james Hello, Monday was a record opening day of sales for the club with over 400 passes sold. We are delighted with the sales, particularly when you consider that many season pass brouchers have been delayed from reaching the fans by the recent postal strikes. |
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| MR_HUTCHIE | Oct 18 2007, 12:38 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu May 10 2007 Status: Offline Last Edit: 18 Oct 2007, 12:39 | Has the make up of the 2008 fixtures been decided yet. How many derby games will there be excluding the Millenium Magic and what grounds will they be at? |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:39 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: Airliebird1865 at Oct 18 2007, 12:37 PM wrote Can you update on how the season passes are going, and also when the fixtures will be out as i'm eager to book my flight to Perpignan, Hi Airliebird, the details normally come out late November. We do not have a specific date at this moment in time. |
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| xenawarriorprincess | Oct 18 2007, 12:39 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | got to ask it james these rumours jason robinson jamie peacock any truth  |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:42 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: hullfcer at Oct 18 2007, 12:37 PM wrote Hi James. When I look back at the season I do so with great encouragement, our academy made it to their 3rd straight final, Berrigan is joining us on a 4 year deal and we somehow finished the season in 4th despite the adversity and difficulty thrown at us. I’d like to ask given the impending rule changes to the quota system and the requirement to progressively increase the squad with academy produced players that we will finally get our rewards for having the best academy system in SL? I think we are already seeing the rewards in terms of having so many Hull-born players playing in our first team. The likes of Wheeldon, Washbrook, Houghton, Lee, Hall, Horne, Yeaman have all come through our systems. That is an achievement we are very proud of and I know our fans appreciate having so many Hull lads in the team. With the impending franchise requirements many clubs will have concerns over the lack of club-trained players in their squads. Thankfully that is something we do not have to concern ourselves with. |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:44 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: xenawarriorprincess at Oct 18 2007, 12:39 PM wrote got to ask it james these rumours jason robinson jamie peacock any truth There are so many rumours surrounding our signings that we simply do not respond to any of them in stead we focus on the facts and we will ensure our fans are the first to know through every available communication channel when we have facts and or signings to announce. |
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| greavsie | Oct 18 2007, 12:44 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Fri Jun 15 2007 Status: Offline | Whilst i appreciate you will not give any names with regards to team strengthening can you tell us if we are actually in negotiations with anyone, or as it seems from Sharpys strory in todays HDM that we are just monitoring the situation. |
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| xenawarriorprincess | Oct 18 2007, 12:45 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Just got to say what a great job you are doing at hull fc james. |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:46 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: greavsie at Oct 18 2007, 12:44 PM wrote Whilst i appreciate you will not give any names with regards to team strengthening can you tell us if we are actually in negotiations with anyone, or as it seems from Sharpys strory in todays HDM that we are just monitoring the situation. Discussions with players are on going pre, during and post season. We never stop talking to players and agents with regard to short, medium and long term planning, with regard to squad development. |
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| becky_hull | Oct 18 2007, 12:46 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Hi James, thanks for joining us today. Does "through every available communication channel " include Radio Humberside? |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:47 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: xenawarriorprincess at Oct 18 2007, 12:45 PM wrote Just got to say what a great job you are doing at hull fc james. Thank you very much. |
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| GazCoops | Oct 18 2007, 12:47 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Tue Oct 16 2007 Status: Offline | Is anything been done to increase the capacity the KC can hold to maximise our derby attendance? Im assuming we can't hit full capacity due to the number of unreserved pass holders, if this is the case, are we looking to increase the number of reserved seating? you could at least extend the east stand reserved seating by a block and introduce some reserved seating into the south stand. Another option would be to give unreserved pass holders to pick a seat for the derby match, by bringing in the match voucher to the ticket office weeks before the match, and make the match an all ticket, all seats assigned to each fan. We can easily fill the stadium to it capacity, so something must be done to ensure we dont lose these thousands of pounds we are losing due to the limited capacity. |
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| xenawarriorprincess | Oct 18 2007, 12:48 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | We have signed a new conditioner, what will he bring to the team |
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| James_Rule | Oct 18 2007, 12:50 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: becky_hull at Oct 18 2007, 12:46 PM wrote Hi James, thanks for joining us today. Does "through every available communication channel " include Radio Humberside? Unfortunately it does not. The channels we will use are InTouch text messaging service, our e-mail news letter the Black and White Grapevine, club website, KCFM, Viking FM and of course our partners at the HDM. We have no plans to lift the ban currently in place on radio Humberside. Whilst I appreciate that may upset some fans, we have recieved significant support in our stance and would hope the majority of people recognise our on going efforts to improve communication with you, our fans. |
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| xenawarriorprincess | Oct 18 2007, 12:52 PM |
Group: Member Posts: Joined: Thu Oct 18 2007 Status: Offline | Quote: James_Rule at Oct 18 2007, 12:50 PM wrote Quote: becky_hull at Oct 18 2007, 12:46 PM wrote Hi James, thanks for joining us today. Does "through every available communication channel " include Radio Humberside? Unfortunately it does not. The channels we will use are InTouch text messaging service, our e-mail news letter the Black and White Grapevine, club website, KCFM, Viking FM and of course our partners at the HDM. We have no plans to lift the ban currently in place on radio Humberside. Whilst I appreciate that may upset some fans, we have recieved significant support in our stance and would hope the majority of people recognise our on going efforts to improve communication with you, our fans. i understand why your not talking to them but hope the problem can be resolved in time |
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