We made the grand final in 2006, Agar took over in May 2008 when we were well and truly in decline. In 2008 we were far from a 'top side' and we got to the CC final after avoiding other top teams on our way there.

To give a similar example - Leeds won the GF three years in a row and were a 'top side'. Since then they have gone downhill and despite reaching the CC Final this year, I would not consider them a 'top side' at the moment.

You're an idiot.

I know its each to their own, but we have;
- A new owner (for pre season)
- Got a Franchise
- Cheap season ticket offers
- Players coming into the squad with quality behind them.
- And the Re-developement of Belle Vue
and you're turning your back on the club because of the appointment of Richard Agar?

Personally i think you're being slightly judgemental of Agar before hes even coached a game with us.

I like you - you speak my language.

No need for insults bud,although we must have been one eyed idiots for paying to watch the last 4 years.
Agar will probably perform better at your club,who knows?.Me ,I am glad he has gone.
It may be a daft opinion,but when I pay £22 I at least want to see some entertaining rugby.

If you had sat next to me this last 4 seasons mate you would maybe understand.

I'm only insulting those people who are coming here to engage in silly, one-eyed gloating.

Don't get me started on how it feels having paid to watch 80 minutes of dross week in week out - I'm a Wakey fan, I've walked that walk.

Not the fans 1st choice, and not a brill track record at Hull, but we have to judge him on merit, if after 5 games into next season and we are bottom we can then say "told you so", Personally can't see him lasting 3 years, a lot will be expected of him with the players we are recruiting, Anyway Welcome to Wakefield Richard and i hope you prove the doubters wrong

Very good post DA. You are probably right in your assumption that Agar would still be at Hull next season if a change of board never happened. Agar was one of many problems within the club and the board were happy with mediocrity as long as the cash still come tumbling in. Agar takes the brunt of the blame for the simple reason that everyone could see were we were going wrong on the pitch yet he never did anything to rectify it. He has a habit of sticking with tried/tested and failed partnerships rather than try something different. He is not solely to blame but he does have to take a large chunk of the blame at the same time.

I hope he goes well for you lot and a change of club and board may well help him to achieve that. You have had enough recently you deserve a break and some good fortune.

Well RA's got my full backing.

Welcome aboard the roller coaster that is Trin.

Richard Agar may not have been everyone's first choice, not even mine, but at least I admit I wasn't part of the recruitment process so I don't know how he or the other candidates performed or what has been said. I've been involved in interviewing and employing enough people to know that it not always the obvious choice who makes the best apopintment. Often many outside people thought that a particular job was "nailed on" for someone and were shocked when they weren't appointed, but after some time they had to admit the right person did get the job. So let's give Richard Agar that time and our support - it may be that he is just the person for us.

Together we are stronger.

I'm sure the vast majority of fans would have had Kear over Agar given that choice. Certainly a backward step when you measure like for like. Think we would've done the 2500 too, with Kear and an improved squad.
I cannot remember a similar situation in the past when we have gone so instantly backwards on the coaching appointment. Maybe Len Casey to Tony Dean?

Ain't you guys had enough torture ?

You are fully entitled to your opinion but I have no prblem with this appointment, RA has took some stick from Hull fans but he has the upmost respect from the players. This will work out to be a good appointment as far as I am concerned and for these reasons I totaly disagree with you and I expect at the price offered that we will sell 2500 season tickets, signings to come will have an influence I am sure.

For anyone that doesnt want to go another SL club is about 8 miles this way.

Completely agree with this.

he is not an awful coach...but he is a coach that will see finishing in 8th place as like doing the CC and League double. For HullFC that isn't good enough given the resources we have, whether its good enough for Wakefield (until you get your new ground and increase your income) is another debate.