Quote: Chris71 "Its interesting to read AP's thoughts on this season and next.
I agree with much of what he says and its pleasing to hear him say that he shares the disappointment in yet again another tail off and rapid decline in performance at the end of a season and that it isnt good enough.
I also agree it is totally unacceptable to use social media to abuse players or members of the club and anyone who has done should be reported for doing such. Why anyone would give players like Masi, Jordan or Kieran abuse is beyond me.
Its good to hear he understands that the fans are hurting and hopefully he understands why.
I also understand what he says with regards the clubs position in terms never being a top club if we just get 8000 fans etc but that is down to the club to put a product out on the field that excites and delivers. I think the fans have shown tremendous loyalty for years but with other demands on life that loyalty can and will be tested to the limit and can be irretrievably broken.
I do have some reservations on the fact that the review of the coaching structure will also be carried out by LR & AL particularly as LR has stated recently he wont be adding or changing the coaching staff.
I also think the 'Eastern suburbs' comment is a poor one to make with respect as if anything the fact he is a Hull lad has helped the fans to be a little more patient so its a bit of an insult to the fans. Its not the fact that he is from Hull not Australia thats the issue but the fact that we are not improving and brand of rugby is poor and below the level it should be for the money spent and the players available at his disposal.
To best way to describe the coaching staff would be 'Parochial' and we need ideas from outside the area otherwise we will just stay stale.
All in all its a mixed bag but hopefully shows he is still committed to the cause and will make the changes necessary no matter how difficult they maybe for the greater good of the club.
As usual despite my disappointment and frustrations I'll still get my pass but more out of hope that things will change than anything else. In all honesty the excitement of the new signings has been tempered with the disappointment of the same failings again.'"
Agree with all of the above, great post