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RICHARD Agar will leave his position as head coach of Hull FC at the end of the season, the Mail understands.

The Black and Whites are believed to be preparing a statement which will this afternoon confirm the exit of Agar, with the search for his successor already underway.

Despite guiding FC to the play-offs this season, the 39-year-old has been told he will not be required for the final year of his contract.

Agar is expected to join Super League rivals Wakefield Trinity Wildcats before the end of the week.

Owner Adam Pearson has quickly appointed former coach Shaun McRae as director of rugby league to oversee player recruitment and help source a new head coach.

Agar has been with the Black and Whites since 2005 when he initially served as assistant coach to John Kear.

He continued to learn his trade in an understudy's role until May 2008 when he succeeded Peter Sharp in the FC hot-seat but his success has been limited during his three and a half year reign.

A Challenge Cup final appearance in 2008 was the highlight of Agar's tenure but after missing out on the Super League play-offs in 2008 and 2009, and losing to Hull KR in last season's do-or-die clash at the KC Stadium, supporters have voiced their concern over his leadership qualities.

FC are guaranteed their top-eight spot for the start of the 2011 play-offs this month after beating Castleford on Saturday but it will now be Agar's final chance of glory with the Black and Whites.

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RICHARD Agar will leave his position as head coach of Hull FC at the end of the season, the Mail understands.

The Black and Whites are believed to be preparing a statement which will this afternoon confirm the exit of Agar, with the search for his successor already underway.

Despite guiding FC to the play-offs this season, the 39-year-old has been told he will not be required for the final year of his contract.

Agar is expected to join Super League rivals Wakefield Trinity Wildcats before the end of the week.

Owner Adam Pearson has quickly appointed former coach Shaun McRae as director of rugby league to oversee player recruitment and help source a new head coach.

Agar has been with the Black and Whites since 2005 when he initially served as assistant coach to John Kear.

He continued to learn his trade in an understudy's role until May 2008 when he succeeded Peter Sharp in the FC hot-seat but his success has been limited during his three and a half year reign.

A Challenge Cup final appearance in 2008 was the highlight of Agar's tenure but after missing out on the Super League play-offs in 2008 and 2009, and losing to Hull KR in last season's do-or-die clash at the KC Stadium, supporters have voiced their concern over his leadership qualities.

FC are guaranteed their top-eight spot for the start of the 2011 play-offs this month after beating Castleford on Saturday but it will now be Agar's final chance of glory with the Black and Whites.

Hull FC are delighted to officially announce the appointment of Shaun McRae as Director of Rugby as from the 1st October 2011.

Shaun will be responsible for all aspects of the playing side at the club and will operate as a Director of Hull FC. His duties will encompass the recruitment of a new First Team Coach for Hull FC who will be installed in the position at the latest by 1st November 2011.




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Hull FC are delighted to officially announce the appointment of Shaun McRae as Director of Rugby as from the 1st October 2011.

Shaun will be responsible for all aspects of the playing side at the club and will operate as a Director of Hull FC. His duties will encompass the recruitment of a new First Team Coach for Hull FC who will be installed in the position at the latest by 1st November 2011.




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