Bigest problem is we have no number 6 or 7. Yet smith signed them to play there. I Don't think Trueman will see the end of the season before being out with another long term injury.

Smith has to take responsbility because that yesterday wasnt acceptable. I wouldnt cry if he got the sack tomorrow.

Pearson is a problem though, flung the clubs coffers with unproven coaches then when he gets a proven coach he gives him a shoe string budget. Everything from top to bottom is like its laughing at the supporters, £30 to watch them and then they play old faithful after a 50 point drubbing. These are all traits that just anger the fan base.

It is very odd though that Smith all of a sudden cant teach the basics, I find that very hard to believe. They is something very wrong at this club that 4 head coaches have failed to even come close to sorting this mess out. Yet some of the higher management and senior players remain.

Hi Rugby Raider, I have only the very best intentions for our club, and the greatest of admiration for our owner AP who saved our club, of this I have no doubt.

But I’ll share a story which I’ve told to a few forum friends privately.

Perhaps naively I had an idea, as the news broke of the new owner at the stadium for the Tigers, and before Acun took over, I offered our services free of charge, to meet with Turkish entrepreneur and welcome him to the stadium and liaise with a possibility of bringing both the clubs together, as we are also tenants, and the possibility of peace breaking out after the Allams tenure.

One of my immediate family, is from Hull, and a pass holder at one time with City & Hull, he’s a university graduate with a degree in criminal psychology, fluent in Turkish, and has an understanding of the Turkish culture, and the Hull culture, a perfect introduction to any possible liaison with AP and Acun, remember this was before the new owner actually took his new position.

So here’s probably the naivety, I emailed our CEO which I’ve done in the past, and offered our services for free, with good intentions.

James reply, went along these lines, if a takeover happens I’ll believe it when I see it, and he would bear it in mind for the future.

Once more I’ll reiterate, we only want the best for our club, but sometimes I feel a disconnect which has happened before in the Shark period, and now as then, actually attending fixtures is no longer fun but a chore.

Hi Rugby Raider, I have only the very best intentions for our club, and the greatest of admiration for our owner AP who saved our club, of this I have no doubt.

But I’ll share a story which I’ve told to a few forum friends privately.

Perhaps naively I had an idea, as the news broke of the new owner at the stadium for the Tigers, and before Acun took over, I offered our services free of charge, to meet with Turkish entrepreneur and welcome him to the stadium and liaise with a possibility of bringing both the clubs together, as we are also tenants, and the possibility of peace breaking out after the Allams tenure.

One of my immediate family, is from Hull, and a pass holder at one time with City & Hull, he’s a university graduate with a degree in criminal psychology, fluent in Turkish, and has an understanding of the Turkish culture, and the Hull culture, a perfect introduction to any possible liaison with AP and Acun, remember this was before the new owner actually took his new position.

So here’s probably the naivety, I emailed our CEO which I’ve done in the past, and offered our services for free, with good intentions.

James reply, went along these lines, if a takeover happens I’ll believe it when I see it, and he would bear it in mind for the future.

Once more I’ll reiterate, we only want the best for our club, but sometimes I feel a disconnect which has happened before in the Shark period, and now as then, actually attending fixtures is no longer fun but a chore.

Inept CEO

Alot believe as i do, Acuns just the frontman, when you look at citys main sponser you l probably get an idea of the money behind hull city

Murat ulker

Youd be thinking the ceo would be actively reaching out over a glass of wine and having a chat with citys owners to see how the land lies.

Something seems off at the top of Hull FC
Are we a cash cow for Pearson? Does it say on the accounts how much hes paid himself?

It's an eternal problem for journalists , particularly those attached to their local club. They have to tread a fine line between asking awkward questions when things aren't going too well, whilst making sure they don't suddenly find their access all areas badge being rescinded because they've upset someone once too often.

Alex Ferguson was a master of this tactic, having various journalists thrown out if they displeased him. A sports journalist is of no use to his newspaper/tv station if he's sat in the car park while the manager is taking questions inside. I know Hull Fc operate on a wholly different media level to Man Utd, but the principle's the same. They're always caught slightly between two rocks.

I very much stand corrected. That's pretty much the brutal and savage truth.

An interesting insight!

I would imagine our CEO is just an employee of the club and has no stake in the club. He’s been in place a few years now and overseen our declining mediocrity, I’d question whether be should even be part of a future solution.

Any conversation should be between Adam and Acun (or whoever the appropriate person is at City).

Probably get criticised for saying this but i think Trueman is finished as top half
I was amazed last season how much pace he has lost since his first major injury at Cas and it was having Clifford in the team that made him look better than he was

Yep hes injury prone and another average to poor signing. He isnt going to be our savour.

Sounds like Okunbor is struggling to settle , I dont think it will be long before we hear the home sick card played .
Could be a blessing if he goes as we could then bring in a 7 .