Steel, Jon

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Hull KR re-sign Steel for another season
Fri September 21, 2007
Source: http://www.hullkr.co.uk

Jon Steel will be part of the 2008 squad for next season as he puts pen to paper signing a one year deal.

The former rugby union player has had an unfortunate run of bad luck with injuries this season but impressed Head Coach Justin Morgan in the first 11 games of the season to secure a spot in the squad for 2008.

Not only is the speedy winger entering into his fourth season with the Red and Whites he will also be undertaking his international duties as he challenges for a place in Scotland's side for this years international fixtures.

Steel said: "I'm looking forward to getting back to playing it's very frustrating only being able to observe from the sidelines. I'm excited to be part of such a great squad for next year and it's brilliant that the club can attract top quality players like they have done. The beginning of the season can't come quick enough."

Head Coach Justin Morgan commented: "Jon is a quality member of the team that has developed as a player since the club got promoted from National League 1. He is an honest and reliable winger that will definitely grow stronger with experience."

The club are also delighted to confirm that Senior Academy player Kris Welham is a further addition to the Super League side for 2008. The youngster has been impressing coaching staff for some time and has now been given the chance to join the top flight.

He said: "I'm really happy to have been given this great chance I'm so excited to about the opportunity that I have been given and I can't wait to get back to training."

Morgan remarked: "Kris has improved as a player this season and has been a credit to the Senior Academy coaches. He is a very enthusiastic player with a thirst to learn. He will learn a lot next year and it's great to be able to bring a local youngster through the ranks."

News sent by: http://www.hullkr.co.uk


Steel secures Hull KR Super League spot
Fri November 3, 2006
Source: www.hullkr.co.uk

Scottish International flying winger Jon Steel has signed for Hull Kingston Rovers for a third season.

The 26-year-old winger has signed for another action-packed season at Hull Kingston Rovers. Jon who will be entering into his third year of playing for Rovers, has only just recently finished his international duties for Scotland.

Steel said: "I am delighted to sign for another year, to have been part of that team that helped get Rovers to the top flight makes me very proud. I can't wait to play at Super League level for my club."

Head Coach Justin Morgan said: "Jon has certainly proven his transistion from union to league. The next step for Jon is to do the job at the highest domestic level in Rugby League and I am confident that he will deliver the goods."

News source: www.hullkr.co.uk

====================================================================================================== 2008 engage English Super League Hull KR 6 games; [View] Round 3 [24 Feb 08] L 28-29 v Warrington (H). [WG] [View] Round 5 [09 Mar 08] L 20-22 v Wakefield (A). [WG] [View] Round 6 [15 Mar 08] W 20-4 v Castleford (H). [WG] [View] Round 7 [21 Mar 08] W 11-10 v Hull FC (H). [WG] [View] Round 8 [24 Mar 08] L 12-18 v Wigan (A). [WG] [View] Round 16 [06 Jun 08] L 10-52 v St Helens (A). [WG] ====================================================================================================== 2007 engage English Super League Hull KR 3 games; 1 tries, 4 points. [View] Round 7 [23 Mar 07] L 14-42 v St Helens (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 8 [06 Apr 07] L 20-34 v Les Catalans (H). [WG] [View] Round 9 [09 Apr 07] L 14-22 v Hull FC (A). [WG] ======================================================================================================

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