Smiths response to the MacDonald question right at the end of the press conference is brilliant.

which was?

Just a flat 'no I haven't' and a straight expression to the question of whether he had any regrets over MacDonald considering how well he played.

Peter Smith has us starting Donaldson at prop yet having all 3 of Goudemand, Sangare and TNW on the bench. Fk that.

Well many of our concerns regarding the front row depth could come home to roost but we will see.. i'm not wanting to be negative but concerns are there.. hopefully we will make up for it with top notch enthusiasm and TNW goes well. Personally i don't fancy us at KR at this time of year... horrible place to go and they are a very decent team at home but would love it if i'm wrong .

I'd start Smith at prop over Donaldson and have a back three of Martin McDonnell and Bentley.Bring Smith back on later in the game at Loose.

Maybe our dual reg partners could help us out with our front row predicament.

Yes it was, and it was a stupid question from Martyn Sandler looking for a rise from him, glad he gave him short shrift.

Another point on these press conferences, why can't the journalists present themselves a bit better, there's only James Deighton that gives any impression of professionalism.

If that was the case id rather see Oconnor at 13 as he adds some real energy defensively. If Mcdonnell plays i think he starts.

Yes that would work better.

It could be worse, we could have blown loads of salary cap on plodders like Pele, Ese'ese and Knockonball.

https://twitter.com/hullfcofficial/stat ... 38610?s=46 And we think we have issues! I fear for them against Warrington

https://twitter.com/hullfcofficial/stat ... 38610?s=46 And we think we have issues! I fear for them against Warrington

Doesn't help that FC are a bit skint so are cutting costs.

Tony Smith seems to come across like he's enjoying coaching and everything it involves but isn't really bothered about winning stuff, a bit like it's a hobby. Maybe he hasn't got the drive anymore but just enjoys the job.

As you say he's a really nice guy.

I attended a week long coaching camp that he lead some of the content on nearly 20 years ago now, he was by far the most fascinating and genuine coach I'd ever had the opportunity to talk with and listen to his philosophies. Great guy and as you say always seems to enjoy what he does regardless of the outcome.