In isolation of last night's game, then my points were not proved correct, however they were made in the context of the full 27 rounds of SL which will be played in various conditions and I still stand by them.

It was a clinical performance last night but Saints' rotation was hit by injuries to Gardner, Soliola (spelling) and Gardner and they were leaderless and totally void of ideas, in the main kicking game to apply any kind of pressure - they were embarressing.

Credit to FC though, it was a good performance, but it doesn't change my prediction that they'll struggle to finish in the play-offs.

No we wont. Your problem is,like a lot of Rovers fans, you suffer from Man City syndrome.

Awww, thanks Zoddy.

Injuries and lack of leadership are what Hull FC have lacked for he past 2 seasons. Injuries are something you can do little about due to the nature of the game, but most recognise that Hull have been particularly unfortunate on that regard for the last 2 years. That St Helens let their scrum half leave and now they appear rudderless only adds weight to the arguement that the current employers of that individual will benefit.

Personally I think Hull will finish 5th or 4th in SL after 27 rounds

All the Hull fans claiming the Zod is an idiot because Hull played well last night should be reminded that last season they didn't drop a point for the first 5 weeks and then had a nightmare season.

Don't count your chickens eh lads.

Your problem is you are judging Hull FC on last years team and coaching staff and there have been significant changes since then, you need a 2010 update my friend.

Now didn't something similar happen in NRL not too many years ago?

Yet you got dropped from the Tipping team by your Rovers mate for coming bottom by some distance

For SL this year I really do think it will be too hard to call. I would back Leeds to finish top, no doubt. After that I think it's a lottery for spots 2-8. Saints are definately in decline and have a poor coach and lack pace. Hudds look good and should go well, Wire have a great squad and now a top coach and I would expect them to challenge. Rovers have not recruited well but still have a good squad, Cats look strong, Kear will have Wakey punching about their weight, Bradford's back are weak but they have Orford and he could be a real star if the pack go forward,Wigan will be a better side with Maguire in charge I feel and as for Hull well the recruitment has been first class and if they keep the players relatively fit then I think they will be challenging for the top 6 no doubt.

The Saints game was a good start but it's one win, still a long way to go.

did gardner get 2 injuries?

leaderless and void of ideas? they could have done with a expeirenced half back.

Edited for Zoddy accuracy

I thought most Saints fans would count losing Gardner as a blessing?