I'm not an advocate of sacking Radford. I agree that for 2 seasons our performances have not been acceptable, with some massive defeats and a record equalling run of defeats. It doesn't read well.

However, Pearson has listened to Radfords plan, offloaded heavily and replaced with what looks like some great new recruits.
So having been given the baton, Radford has to be given the chance to run with it. The first game showed that this team can play, and yet despite a narrow win against a good Rovers, the few injuries that we've suffered seem to really rock us, which questions our strength in depth I suppose, particularly when key men are out.
The performance against Catalans is the worrying one for me, in that we had the game won with 20mins to go. So Radfords game plan can work and we were good for 60 mins and looked like we'd go on to score more points. The massive issue for me is more about the mental strength of the squad as a whole. Its an absolutely critical factor. Thinking a game is won before it actually is has become a habit at Hull FC. Whereas champion teams in that position squeeze the foot on the throat even harder.

But because teams know we are weak mentally, teams feel they are never beaten with Hull FC. They always feel they can come back at us. We give them that belief because ours is so weak, time after time. Its real and present. Its becoming our trademark.

So, because it is clearly a collective problem the responsibility ultimately is Radfords to eradicate this softness that is part of our team make-up. If he can instil a mental strength, where the team think and behave as one, often lead by a captains inspiration and his ability to demand bodies are on the line, then we can really do something. Because I do believe we have the talent to still have a great season.

But there has to be a huge mindset change, there has to be a change of captain, there has to be a feeling of oneness on the pitch and a willingness to defend every gain line with total controlled ferocity.

If we can do that, because Radfords is able to instil that missing, never-say-die killer instinct into his team then we can quickly recreate our early optimism. But if he can't I would give him 10 matches, and if he cant rectify our quite pathetic mental strength that incredibly just cannot last for 80 mins. he'll be gone.

He’s OUT - freeze the thread
Name a stand after him
Move on

He’s OUT - freeze the thread
Name a stand after him
Move on

All of the above, except the last sentence.
You obviously haven’t heard what Pearson had to say.

Quote: Large Paws "All of the above, except the last sentence. You obviously haven’t heard what Pearson had to say.'" Totally agree. Sounds like a civil conversation between the pair, and Pearson has been full of praise. This is from the YP: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... tv-2449038 "I went to see Lee straight after the end of the game and we had 10, 15 minutes talking. "I don't think he was surprised (by the decision). I told him 'I think that's it.' "And he said 'yes, I agree.' He always said to me he'd know when it was time to go. "And, looking at it, seven years in one (coaching) job is a long time in any sport especially with the power of social media and the way people are these days. "He's had a really good innings and we should always remember what he has done for this club; his legacy is winning at Wembley and winning back-to-back Challenge Cups which no one has ever done with Hull. "But aspects of that performance tonight were unacceptable and he knows that." "I asked him to tell the players and all the guys first. "Sky needed an interview so I said I'd handle Sky for him and he said 'great'. That's when I went out to do it. That is as clear as day. "It wouldn't have made sense to leave it another day. It means now we've got two seasoned coaches - (assistants) Andy Last and Kieron Purtill - going in tomorrow (Friday) starting fresh from tomorrow. "To have Lee going back in Friday morning to say his 'goodbyes' would have been pointless and to leave it another day, it would have got out in the media. "This feels the right time to make a change but I want to go on record thanking Lee for his efforts for the club and wish him and his family all the best in the future."

Quote: Large Paws "All of the above, except the last sentence. You obviously haven’t heard what Pearson had to say.'" Totally agree. Sounds like a civil conversation between the pair, and Pearson has been full of praise. This is from the YP: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... tv-2449038 "I went to see Lee straight after the end of the game and we had 10, 15 minutes talking. "I don't think he was surprised (by the decision). I told him 'I think that's it.' "And he said 'yes, I agree.' He always said to me he'd know when it was time to go. "And, looking at it, seven years in one (coaching) job is a long time in any sport especially with the power of social media and the way people are these days. "He's had a really good innings and we should always remember what he has done for this club; his legacy is winning at Wembley and winning back-to-back Challenge Cups which no one has ever done with Hull. "But aspects of that performance tonight were unacceptable and he knows that." "I asked him to tell the players and all the guys first. "Sky needed an interview so I said I'd handle Sky for him and he said 'great'. That's when I went out to do it. That is as clear as day. "It wouldn't have made sense to leave it another day. It means now we've got two seasoned coaches - (assistants) Andy Last and Kieron Purtill - going in tomorrow (Friday) starting fresh from tomorrow. "To have Lee going back in Friday morning to say his 'goodbyes' would have been pointless and to leave it another day, it would have got out in the media. "This feels the right time to make a change but I want to go on record thanking Lee for his efforts for the club and wish him and his family all the best in the future."

Last comment on this. Just read Paul Cooke's summary in Hull daily mail. Great piece IMO. If ever I bump into Radford I will shake his hand and tell him Thanks mate