Danny Houghton had a good game last time out, but for me, translating that into another year contract is so far beyond common sense.

That one performance aside, he has been at best “meh” for around 4 seasons. Now there are reasons for this, playing all of every game possible in that time period a significant one.

However, for me he isn’t deserving of his current contract (self-triggered, remember), so giving him another one in my opinion would be full on lunacy. Danny’s legacy with Hull FC is set, but Tackle 52 was going on seven years ago…

The reason we are where we are is largely due to misplaced loyalty during signing and retention since 2017; hopefully this is now behind us, and we can begin a long overdue and desperately needed rebuild.

Taylor on the other hand has shown for most of this season that, if he can stay fit and motivated, he can provide solid minutes at prop if on a contract that financially works for us. A few too many “ifs” in that sentence, but there is an option there, as we have no true potential replacement in the club right now - whereas for Houghton, we do.

I know that sentiment is an essential part of supporting a team, but for the club it needs to be dispensed with completely.

I now await the “Houghton to join the coaching staff” posts…

Think it's time Houghton retire, my only worry is night then need two hookers depending on what happens with Balmforth and Dywer.

Hopefully next year Balmforth if still with us will start to get some game time. I believe he's 20 next year so if good enough should be around the squad. IMO think he will be with us

Mental to suggest Houghton and Taylor getting new deals. Both past it a while ago. Houghton last week aside, looked like he’s gone at least one season too far. And Taylor, when he’s actually played, has been bang average since 2019.

Hope the club don’t fall into the trap of extending deals based on performances this season, rather than what they’ve done over the course of their whole contract. Don’t care whether it’s on reduced money or not, they’ve not been good enough and they aren’t getting any better.

Rumours on the Facebook forum that Evans has been released, overseas prop/second rower to come in?

Just seen the same thing about Evans. Hope it's true

Wouldn't be that bothered if we didn't sign a replacement immediately. We've got Fash, Taylor, Sao, Satae with Brown and Gardiner too.

Probably realised he isn't getting a new deal and decided to go home early.

Seen a few mention Makatoa from Parra. Don't know how much is in it though

Yup it looks like he will be going back to Oz this week

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ll-8400996

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ll-8400996

So that's Fonua, Reynolds now Evans we've paid off in consecutive seasons