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Hull face threat of cup KO
11:20am Tuesday 13th May 2008
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The Bulls might yet face Widnes Vikings in the Carnegie Challenge Cup after it was revealed Hull FC are being investigated over a claim they fielded an ineligible player.
Bradford were last night drawn against Hull in the quarter-finals and are due to tackle them at Grattan Stadium on the weekend of May 31/June 1.
However, it is believed Hull prop Jamie Thackray featured in their fifth-round win over Widnes on Sunday while unregistered.
They re-signed the Great Britain international from Leeds on March 27, more than three weeks after the initial Cup deadline, and he played in their 32-18 victory over National League One Vikings.
Thackray, who was a member of Hull's Cup-winning team in 2005, was also a try-scorer in his team's 42-5 fourth-round success at Rochdale on April 20.
The RFL are now investigating and if Peter Sharp's side are found to have breached the League's bye-laws, they could be fined or actually expelled from the competition.
Widnes admitted they would be delighted to take Hull's place in the next round.
"We are aware that Hull played an unregistered player and we're waiting to see what the League have to say," said Widnes operations manager Pat Cluskey.
"We will abide by whatever decision the League make, as we did with our nine-point deduction."
Widnes point out that they left two players, Richard Fletcher and Sam Barlow, out of their team because they were signed from Whitehaven and Huddersfield respectively after the Cup register closed.
"We did a lot of work prior to the game checking the eligibility of our players," added Cluskey. "Had those two players been available, it may have been a different result."
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
10:53am Thu 15 May 08
Ralphie wrote:Exactly and how will all the other clubs feel if Hull were to win having cheated?
The decision is an absolute joke but just what we expect from the RFL. It is all very well punishing Hull but how does this redress the situation with Rochdale and Widnes? Widnes may as well have played their inelligible players and evened things up. What surprised me was the laid back attitude of Widnes - oh I forget they are applying for a Super League franchise!
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
10:53am Thu 15 May 08
Ralphie wrote:Exactly and how will all the other clubs feel if Hull were to win having cheated?
The decision is an absolute joke but just what we expect from the RFL. It is all very well punishing Hull but how does this redress the situation with Rochdale and Widnes? Widnes may as well have played their inelligible players and evened things up. What surprised me was the laid back attitude of Widnes - oh I forget they are applying for a Super League franchise!
Ralphie, Bradford says...
7:59am Thu 15 May 08
It is all very well punishing Hull but how does this redress the situation with Rochdale and Widnes?
Widnes may as well have played their inelligible players and evened things up.
What surprised me was the laid back attitude of Widnes - oh I forget they are applying for a Super League franchise!
Ralphie, Bradford says...
7:59am Thu 15 May 08
It is all very well punishing Hull but how does this redress the situation with Rochdale and Widnes?
Widnes may as well have played their inelligible players and evened things up.
What surprised me was the laid back attitude of Widnes - oh I forget they are applying for a Super League franchise!
Ralphie, Bradford says...
7:59am Thu 15 May 08
It is all very well punishing Hull but how does this redress the situation with Rochdale and Widnes?
Widnes may as well have played their inelligible players and evened things up.
What surprised me was the laid back attitude of Widnes - oh I forget they are applying for a Super League franchise!
stever, Bradford says...
11:47pm Wed 14 May 08
Mick De Bull wrote:He's OK now because he was registered before the quarter-final, semi-final and final deadline.
So is he now registared does he play against us if picked, or do we let them name him and then complain to officials ???
stever, Bradford says...
11:47pm Wed 14 May 08
Mick De Bull wrote:He's OK now because he was registered before the quarter-final, semi-final and final deadline.
So is he now registared does he play against us if picked, or do we let them name him and then complain to officials ???
stever, Bradford says...
11:47pm Wed 14 May 08
Mick De Bull wrote:He's OK now because he was registered before the quarter-final, semi-final and final deadline.
So is he now registared does he play against us if picked, or do we let them name him and then complain to officials ???
spug, cleckheaton says...
8:08pm Wed 14 May 08
spug, cleckheaton says...
8:08pm Wed 14 May 08
spug, cleckheaton says...
8:08pm Wed 14 May 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
8:06pm Wed 14 May 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
8:06pm Wed 14 May 08
Mick De Bull, Odsal says...
8:06pm Wed 14 May 08
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:45pm Wed 14 May 08
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:45pm Wed 14 May 08
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:45pm Wed 14 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
6:02pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:What a joke but not a surprise.
Hull Result stands.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
6:02pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:What a joke but not a surprise.
Hull Result stands.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
6:02pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:What a joke but not a surprise.
Hull Result stands.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:37pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:37pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:37pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:03pm Wed 14 May 08
The Spanish Omelette wrote:I dont support the Rhinos thanks.
LJ just go back to supporting the Whinos!! A lot of teams could win games if they play ineligible players!! Throw them out like they would throw the Bulls out!!
If I would then you would seriously getting the p!ss ripped out of you on this site, so think yourselves lucky.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:03pm Wed 14 May 08
The Spanish Omelette wrote:I dont support the Rhinos thanks.
LJ just go back to supporting the Whinos!! A lot of teams could win games if they play ineligible players!! Throw them out like they would throw the Bulls out!!
If I would then you would seriously getting the p!ss ripped out of you on this site, so think yourselves lucky.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
3:03pm Wed 14 May 08
The Spanish Omelette wrote:I dont support the Rhinos thanks.
LJ just go back to supporting the Whinos!! A lot of teams could win games if they play ineligible players!! Throw them out like they would throw the Bulls out!!
If I would then you would seriously getting the p!ss ripped out of you on this site, so think yourselves lucky.
The Spanish Omelette, Keighley says...
2:59pm Wed 14 May 08
A lot of teams could win games if they play ineligible players!!
Throw them out like they would throw the Bulls out!!
The Spanish Omelette, Keighley says...
2:59pm Wed 14 May 08
A lot of teams could win games if they play ineligible players!!
Throw them out like they would throw the Bulls out!!
The Spanish Omelette, Keighley says...
2:59pm Wed 14 May 08
A lot of teams could win games if they play ineligible players!!
Throw them out like they would throw the Bulls out!!
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
2:15pm Wed 14 May 08
I want Hull to get the punishment they deserve, but whos to say they deserve the result taken away from them?
At the end of the day, Hull won the game and Widnes are not disputing this, they havent even made the case to the RFL to begin with.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
2:15pm Wed 14 May 08
I want Hull to get the punishment they deserve, but whos to say they deserve the result taken away from them?
At the end of the day, Hull won the game and Widnes are not disputing this, they havent even made the case to the RFL to begin with.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
2:15pm Wed 14 May 08
I want Hull to get the punishment they deserve, but whos to say they deserve the result taken away from them?
At the end of the day, Hull won the game and Widnes are not disputing this, they havent even made the case to the RFL to begin with.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
1:53pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:I'm sorry lj but in the context of things here you just don't make sense. You say Bulls should have to work hard for their silverware yet it seems you would be happy if Hull won and went on to parade a cup around Wembley to which they would not be entitled, having played 2 of the rounds with an unqualified player. Which could happen if Hull aren't banned.
good for you, I would prefer a semi final spot that weve had to actually work hard for. Playing crap sides like Toulose and Widnes is exactly why I hate the challenge cup.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
1:53pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:I'm sorry lj but in the context of things here you just don't make sense. You say Bulls should have to work hard for their silverware yet it seems you would be happy if Hull won and went on to parade a cup around Wembley to which they would not be entitled, having played 2 of the rounds with an unqualified player. Which could happen if Hull aren't banned.
good for you, I would prefer a semi final spot that weve had to actually work hard for. Playing crap sides like Toulose and Widnes is exactly why I hate the challenge cup.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
1:53pm Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:I'm sorry lj but in the context of things here you just don't make sense. You say Bulls should have to work hard for their silverware yet it seems you would be happy if Hull won and went on to parade a cup around Wembley to which they would not be entitled, having played 2 of the rounds with an unqualified player. Which could happen if Hull aren't banned.
good for you, I would prefer a semi final spot that weve had to actually work hard for. Playing crap sides like Toulose and Widnes is exactly why I hate the challenge cup.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:57pm Wed 14 May 08
Playing crap sides like Toulose and Widnes is exactly why I hate the challenge cup.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:57pm Wed 14 May 08
Playing crap sides like Toulose and Widnes is exactly why I hate the challenge cup.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:57pm Wed 14 May 08
Playing crap sides like Toulose and Widnes is exactly why I hate the challenge cup.
Ralphie, Bradford says...
8:22am Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Think I would prefer a virtually nailed on semi final spot than a sense of fullfilment!
haitch wrote:Because I dont get a sense of fuffilment from playing and stuffing low standard opposition.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
Ralphie, Bradford says...
8:22am Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Think I would prefer a virtually nailed on semi final spot than a sense of fullfilment!
haitch wrote:Because I dont get a sense of fuffilment from playing and stuffing low standard opposition.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
Ralphie, Bradford says...
8:22am Wed 14 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Think I would prefer a virtually nailed on semi final spot than a sense of fullfilment!
haitch wrote:Because I dont get a sense of fuffilment from playing and stuffing low standard opposition.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:05am Wed 14 May 08
haitch wrote:Because I dont get a sense of fuffilment from playing and stuffing low standard opposition.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:05am Wed 14 May 08
haitch wrote:Because I dont get a sense of fuffilment from playing and stuffing low standard opposition.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
12:05am Wed 14 May 08
haitch wrote:Because I dont get a sense of fuffilment from playing and stuffing low standard opposition.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
11:00pm Tue 13 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.
haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
11:00pm Tue 13 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.
haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
11:00pm Tue 13 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:LJ, why would you want to play Hull FC rather than Widnes in a a cup quarter Final.
haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
Sp00ky, BFD says...
8:48pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch wrote:i guess it will have to be in the next couple of weeks before the fixture :)
Reckon you must all be watching Emmerdale. How sad is that? I was just wondering how long before RFL make a decision??
As for all this draw hoo haa, i dont recall the drive actually being announced as being a "Live Draw". It wasnt advertised as being on the radio or on TV and when they announced it on Look North, they did say "the draw took place earlier today". Maybe its just the Hull fans feeling aggrieved as having to play us instead of Oldham LOL !
Sp00ky, BFD says...
8:48pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch wrote:i guess it will have to be in the next couple of weeks before the fixture :)
Reckon you must all be watching Emmerdale. How sad is that? I was just wondering how long before RFL make a decision??
As for all this draw hoo haa, i dont recall the drive actually being announced as being a "Live Draw". It wasnt advertised as being on the radio or on TV and when they announced it on Look North, they did say "the draw took place earlier today". Maybe its just the Hull fans feeling aggrieved as having to play us instead of Oldham LOL !
Sp00ky, BFD says...
8:48pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch wrote:i guess it will have to be in the next couple of weeks before the fixture :)
Reckon you must all be watching Emmerdale. How sad is that? I was just wondering how long before RFL make a decision??
As for all this draw hoo haa, i dont recall the drive actually being announced as being a "Live Draw". It wasnt advertised as being on the radio or on TV and when they announced it on Look North, they did say "the draw took place earlier today". Maybe its just the Hull fans feeling aggrieved as having to play us instead of Oldham LOL !
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:42pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:42pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:42pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch wrote:Well, I suppose I do a bit. I'd much sooner us play Hull FC.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:27pm Tue 13 May 08
I was just wondering how long before RFL make a decision??
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:27pm Tue 13 May 08
I was just wondering how long before RFL make a decision??
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:27pm Tue 13 May 08
I was just wondering how long before RFL make a decision??
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:13pm Tue 13 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:13pm Tue 13 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
7:13pm Tue 13 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Now now, LJ you know you care really..We don't have a choice but if we did I reckon like 100% of us might just prefer Widnes to Hull FC?
RFL have got no nuts. But who cares who we play, really?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:41pm Tue 13 May 08
But who cares who we play, really?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:41pm Tue 13 May 08
But who cares who we play, really?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
6:41pm Tue 13 May 08
But who cares who we play, really?
WIPSI, WIBSEY says...
6:26pm Tue 13 May 08
Dare the RL be bold or will they be lilly livered as usual and just give em a slap on the wrist, in my opinion they cheated, get them out.
WIPSI, WIBSEY says...
6:26pm Tue 13 May 08
Dare the RL be bold or will they be lilly livered as usual and just give em a slap on the wrist, in my opinion they cheated, get them out.
WIPSI, WIBSEY says...
6:26pm Tue 13 May 08
Dare the RL be bold or will they be lilly livered as usual and just give em a slap on the wrist, in my opinion they cheated, get them out.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
5:06pm Tue 13 May 08
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
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mn, bradford says...
4:55pm Tue 13 May 08
mn, bradford says...
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mn, bradford says...
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haitch, Lincolnshire says...
10:53am Thu 15 May 08