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Pros: During his first season with Wigan I thought he was impressive and showed why there was a lot of hype around him. He is more than capable of playing at Hooker (which is a position many may argue is actually his favoured) whilst also solid cover in the halves, which is exactly what the coach is after. Speaking of Cartwright, they have worked before, and has no doubt been a factor in luring him to the club. He is also a SL and Cup winner and still arguably got his best years ahead of him.
Cons: The huge elephant in the room is his recent injury records, which don't make for good reading at all. I know players can have periods of bad luck, but this will mean that both our halves and now our hooker are susceptible to injury lay-offs, which is really something we need to avoid. You could also argue that his form has dropped significantly due to his time out, Salford don't seem to be missing him and haven't appeared interested in offering him a new deal.
He isn't the big name that everyone was hoping for, but I do see the logic behind the signing. He is a risk, but it is one that could turn out to be a good bit of business.
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| Certainly feels like the last chance saloon to finally instill a good culture at the club.
If Cartwright can't turn it round, not sure what options will be left to try!
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| Quote: The Dentist Wilf "I found this interview with Steve Michaels pretty heartening. Trouble is I'm starting to think that if our new coach joins the ever increasing line of failures in that position, I doubt anyone can sort us out. He appears to be our best hope and will prove to be I hope an inspired appointment!
Depends what people want/expect Cartwright to do?
Will we be a top 4 team? No. I imagine we'll still be a bottom 6 team, but I'd like to think we'll be 'in' more games next year.
Last season was the perfect storm, a coach at the end of his shelf life and an incredibly bad recruitment cycle. No way we are that stinky next year.
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| we just need someone strong to set an expectation and for everyone in the club to buy in. The FIFO principle
It can be turned around quickly if people are prepared to make some difficult decisions along the way.
We've had a succession of weak coaches or ones who basically let the players set the tone and that needs to change
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| Quote: The Dentist Wilf "I found this interview with Steve Michaels pretty heartening. Trouble is I'm starting to think that if our new coach joins the ever increasing line of failures in that position, I doubt anyone can sort us out. He appears to be our best hope and will prove to be I hope an inspired appointment!
Quote: The Dentist Wilf "Certainly feels like the last chance saloon to finally instill a good culture at the club.
If Cartwright can't turn it round, not sure what options will be left to try!'"
Quote: The Dentist Wilf "Quote: The Dentist Wilf "I found this interview with Steve Michaels pretty heartening. Trouble is I'm starting to think that if our new coach joins the ever increasing line of failures in that position, I doubt anyone can sort us out. He appears to be our best hope and will prove to be I hope an inspired appointment!
Depends what people want/expect Cartwright to do?
Will we be a top 4 team? No. I imagine we'll still be a bottom 6 team, but I'd like to think we'll be 'in' more games next year.
Last season was the perfect storm, a coach at the end of his shelf life and an incredibly bad recruitment cycle. No way we are that stinky next year.'"
I hopeful it shows that the board at Hull FC have finally found that missing piece of the puzzle and realised the importance of having a top quality Coach with a proper back room staff.
Think it was blatantly obvious early on under Smith he wasn't the right man along with Gene, for me desire was severely lacking in him and that emanated and festered throughout the club which already had issues with attitude/application.
Looking at things objectively with the information to hand Cartwright is a proven and strong Coach who has been and still is very influential at the top level of the game for a very long time, he known to be very knowledgeable of game as a whole, being a good communicator, man manager, a Coach that commands respect and does not suffer fools are people who are not prepared to put in the required effort be it during a game, training or club matter.
I'm hopeful with the arrival of Cartwright the dog will now finally wag it's tail as opposed to the tail wagging the dog.
I think the majority of fans expectations are and will be realistic for 2025 with most not expecting to challenge for a top 6 spot. I think in general we all want to see improvement in the basic skill set, little effort areas & discipline for example along with evidence of structure being implemented in to the fabric of the on field side of the club.
Time will tell I guess if the rebuild process will be a success, but as always hope springs eternal.
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| For me, I want Cartwright to instill pride in playing, passion for winning, want to be hard to beat, be in games, not have blow out scores, super fit, hard working team and still be in with a shout of the playoffs come the last round. That's what I'm wanting from him and the players.
Do all those things and you'll have the support from the fans, show we are going in the right direction and change is happening
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