One thing i've come to terms with is that there is no sustainable business model for Hull KR, for the simple reason that our competitors are either bigger than us (eg Wigan or Leeds) or happy/willing to run at a loss (most of the rest).

Now, if the choice is do we want to be treated like fans or customers, I'd lean towards fans, but you don't want to go too far either way. You have to make the 'product' enticing, because relying solely on loyalty won't work. But if you go too brushed steel, shiny plastic and aloof people will eventually stop caring.

With hindsight NH might have over done the honesty and spooked people (fans, players, sponsors etc), but at least we know. If he'd gone for massive possitivity and then had to stick us in adminstration, that'd not have been a good look at all.

I'm not sure where we'll end up. Some indications that we're fine for 2014, but as yet not much further: Sandercock's 1-year deal, NH staying on as chairman for 2014, no retention or recruitment yet, this article...

www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Rescue-d ... story.html

But as I say, I've come to terms with it. Teetering on the edge is how most clubs operate, and when you fall death is often only temporary.

One thing i've come to terms with is that there is no sustainable business model for Hull KR, for the simple reason that our competitors are either bigger than us (eg Wigan or Leeds) or happy/willing to run at a loss (most of the rest).

Now, if the choice is do we want to be treated like fans or customers, I'd lean towards fans, but you don't want to go too far either way. You have to make the 'product' enticing, because relying solely on loyalty won't work. But if you go too brushed steel, shiny plastic and aloof people will eventually stop caring.

With hindsight NH might have over done the honesty and spooked people (fans, players, sponsors etc), but at least we know. If he'd gone for massive possitivity and then had to stick us in adminstration, that'd not have been a good look at all.

I'm not sure where we'll end up. Some indications that we're fine for 2014, but as yet not much further: Sandercock's 1-year deal, NH staying on as chairman for 2014, no retention or recruitment yet, this article...

www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Rescue-d ... story.html

But as I say, I've come to terms with it. Teetering on the edge is how most clubs operate, and when you fall death is often only temporary.

In his interview on Hull KR TV he said investment for 2014 and beyond

In his interview on Hull KR TV he said investment for 2014 and beyond