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| Not sure if it's been mentioned already, but there is a real sense or irony in terms of Richard Horne and his retirement.
Hull FC - a club we'll known for spending big on old players past their prime.
Richard Horne a player that has shown unquestionable loyalty to Hull FC.
Richard Horne who under last years coaching regime was arguably one of the best performing half's as stated by new coach Lee Radford at the fans forum before the 2014 season started.
2014 see's a new coach in the Lee Radford, who didn't show the club the same degree of loyalty, in leaving hull for Bradford early in his playing career. Again returning to the club when he had past his best.
During 2014 Hornes performances under Radford dipped. I wonder if Radfords influence is related? Radford talking openly in the media relating to conversations with Horne were he questioned if Richard "still has what it takes" would hardly do much for confidence.
The decision that Richard Horne will not be offered a new contract to play in Lee Radfords team in 2015.
So we have Richard Horne, life long club man who I have had the pleasure of watching throughout his career retiring at the age of 32.
To be replaced by spending big on Leon Pryce, also 32 years of age. Another player just like his "friend" Lee Radford who's loyalty is first and foremost to themselves.
Priceless
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| thing is about horne, he was a top talent, but now at 32 them days are way behind him IMO...
I honestly believe the man was at least 3 years past his best, and the decsion in my opinion is a correct one.... no room for sentiment, if your not good enough nomore then your out for me.., we've kept hold of players far too long for afew years, time to move onwards and upwards for both parties concerned
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| Quote: C for Cuckoo "Our performances have picked up and we just beat the league leaders so our boo-boys need to find something new to complain about.
"Player retires after 16 seasons? It must be a conspiracy. RADFORD OUT!"'"
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| just look at the stats so far you will see which player has had more influence on games ,Horne is a legend and always will be .All this tripe about mates is ridiculous must really hate radford to suggest he as signed Pryce because he is a mate
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| Thanks everyone who responded.
It's been fun seeing how many folks don't read the post correctly, or simply interpret what they want to see.
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| Quote: Lostyorkie "Thanks everyone who responded.
It's been fun seeing how many folks don't read the post correctly, or simply interpret what they want to see.'"
People thought it was a load of garbage, get over it.
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