I challenge KnockersBump on another thread about him commenting that some are happy with the current situation, and who these people were, as I haven't see any.

I've seen the 'happy clappers' comment a few times, and other than about 10 people after the game on Friday (who I think were more clapping Paea personally rather than the team), I haven't seen anyone who's happy about what's happening.

I think it's more a default response to people who don't agree with their viewpoint.

Good post.

Surely any true fan can see this?

Unfortunately, to some on here you can't be unhappy with things that are happening without utter condemnation of Radford, Pearson, Tony, the fans that argue different.
If you do you're accused of 'blindly accepting' the situation. Which isn't true. I'd watch FC if we were in the NCL with Standee as coach, it's just called being a supporter to me.

This is probably about the most sensible way to go about deciding whether or not to attend, TBH. I've assessed on the same basis, I just happen to have reached a different verdict. Last week brought it home to me, really. I was invited to something on Friday, and instead of the previously reflexive 'Sorry I can't, Hull are at home' response that was the norm, the offer appealed. I'm p***ed off and bored at the match, I'm p***ed off for the rest of the evening, when discussing it over the course of the rest of the week, or when I see pieces like today's from Pearson making excuses and appealing for more patience, and it makes me angry and resentful of the effort and money I've expended when I see the kind of performances typical of this and last season.

So it's a personal thing, but I'm no longer prepared to spend money on something that makes me miserable.

Same here, I'm afraid.

Sums up my feelings too perfectly

can see your guys point of view, but for me at the moment it isnt an option, but i cert can see why you think otherwise,

Agree with a lot, but not the last sentence. They [ineed[/i our backing, I can't think of an argument as to why they [ideserve[/i it. They are doing no more than their jobs (and badly), and Pearson in particular is now openly acknowledging fan discontent whilst seemingly refusing to act, actually suggesting we should stop complaining and also appealing for us to keep turning up. As he rightly says, attendances are a reflection of performances, and I'm more inclined to say that that's a fairer barometer of what he and the club currently deserve.

I actually agree with the title of the thread. It is the players' fault - albeit operating within a culture that has rewarded, and encouraged, mediocrity for sometime.

Several times - Kear, Sharp, Gentle - the Hull FC players have downed tools to get a coach the sack. So I can see why Adam might take a stand, and say no, you're not doing it again, this guy is the coach and it'll be you lot you get the finger pointed at you and not him this time.

The sad thing is, the time to do that was after Huddersfield with Gentle, not now when we have a coach who wasn't up to it as a player or a captain and certainly isn't up to it as a coach. Not only that, but a coach who was part of that culture of drinking club, rewarding mediocrity and getting coaches the sack that we need to be rid of! He's backing completely the wrong horse, but I can see why he's doing it.

Ultimately, doomed. This is going to get much worse before it gets even a little bit better.

I understand and agree that AP can not come out and criticise Radders, that is not on and not what an owner does until after he sacks some one. I do not like him blaming the players, I have stayed away from pointing fingers at players the internet is a very public place. The fact he has come out and stated a few things is interesting and he must clearly understand that the doldrums we are in, now look to be season long.

As I have stated before that up to him, its his money but many and me included have better things to spend a grand a year on. On balance I think he has done more harm then good with his statement, its not going to persuade anyone to go Friday for a start if they where thinking about it.

Sometimes keeping your head down, keeping your own council, relying on your own gut feelings most importantly.................KEEP YOUR GOB SHUT

Ditto.