Knights Sign Hull FC Duo

Laurence Pearce

York City Knights are delighted to announce the signings of Hull FC back row duo Laurence Pearce (21) and Chris Green (22) on dual registrations for the 2012 season. Both players are part of the first team squad at the KC Stadium and will link up with the Knights this week. Green impressed for the Black and Whites against the Knights last month and spent the 2012 season on loan at Doncaster, while Pearce, who missed that game through injury, is a powerful athletic forward who, at 6ft 4, posses lot’s of pace and an offload game and was devastating in the Academy set up in 2011.

Commenting on the signings Knights Player Head Coach Chris Thorman said,

“I am delighted to welcome Chris and Lawrence to the club. They will bring real quality and provide more depth to the squad. Both have been training with the first team during pre season and I am really excited about what they can offer us”.

Hull FC director of rugby Shaun McRae added,

“We are delighted that Chris and Laurence have been dual registered with York and we feel they will really benefit from playing a higher standard of rugby with the Knights. York have recruited exceptionally well for the new season and boast a squad of undoubted talent. Working with coach Chris Thorman and the experienced players in the York team, many of whom will be known to Hull fans, will really help their development. Having played against York in a pre-season friendly, we know York will be a really good fit for them and the Knights have also had a chance to see what both players are capable of. It will be particularly beneficial for Laurence who is still learning the game, but will now have a chance to test his natural strength, size and skill in a tougher competition. As for Chris, he has been a consistent performer for the Under-20s and impressed in the pre-season friendly’s, so he will be using his opportunity at York to push for a place in the first team”.”