Ryan Bennett

Given Hull’s disastrous defensive frailties this season there has to be a danger they would recall Smih. They have been giving away some real comedy goals.

If Smith was recalled we would be left with Waterfall and Maher, plus a past his sell by date Pearson, so not really the embarrassment of riches we might think.

Bennet is a class player. A definite improvement on what we have currently. So yes, it would make sense to sign him if it made sense financially.

Firstly, that’s a disrespectful remark about Shaun Pearson who has never let us down when called upon and still has plenty to offer. Shaun is 33. Ryan Bennet, on the other hand, who isn’t fit, and who you haven’t seen play in a long time is 32. He’s not ‘past his sell by date’ though.

I thought Smith was on a season long loan with no recall, is that incorrect?

Well, looking at the EFL regulations Hull could only recall Smith during the Winter Transfer Window........unless anyone knows better.

56.1.2  any recall clause requiring the early termination of a Standard Loan can only be included in a full Season Standard Loan and this can only be activated during the Winter Transfer Window;

Seeing all these arguments about the waterfall/Bennett situation, is that because in reality, we could’ve had the same situation with holohan/fabregas

I don't have a clue on the finances but if we were to leave those aside - if he was keen, we sign Bennett without a moment's hesitation.

He's only played one season outside of Prem/Championship since he left us 12 years ago, doesn't seem overly injury prone & he's only 32 - not far past peak for a defender.

He also scores goals, including 10 across the three full seasons in L1 & L2 when he was a nipper. With a decade of guile added, it wouldn't be a stretch to think he'd be an opposition nightmare at every set-piece in L2. Throw Waterfall into the same mix and there's extra space & carnage galore. We'll have a centre back or two on the top scorers list.

Personally can't countenance a second of debate about this. Alas, if fit - unless he's a fan - he must surely receive a more appealing offer elsewhere.

If he's a fan, though, then who knows...

Quoted from Hagrid

They are back in the area. Bought a house down humberston ave in the summer

You don't know the number by any chance ?

Quoted from Hagrid

They are back in the area. Bought a house down humberston ave in the summer

Indeed, spotted in the co-op in new Waltham.

Quoted from Phil the cod

Indeed, spotted in the co-op in new Waltham.

He probably thought he was nipping into the Harvest Moon for a quick pint...

I believe Bennett had his contract with Swansea cancelled by mutual agreement just before the transfer window closed, thus ending his lucrative income early and making him a free agent. As posted he has relocated to Humberston and we can assume this is his base for the future.

JS has said that the club want to improve with every transfer window and as a free agent, this does not apply to Bennett, so we could sign him now. A high salary and money is not an issue for Bennett otherwise he would have kept his contract at Swansea. He still wants to play, which is why he is training with us, and unless Hull is interested, given their dire defensive performance, then we could sign him.

A quality player and the squad is moving in the right direction.