Confirmed as new coach. Welcome to Hull Brett.

FFS Pearsons gone mad - why oh why as he given Hodgson the head coachs job with hardly any experience

I despair of this club - i want Hodgson to do well but i just dont see it

I wanted a statement of intent - that were not gonna be a laughing stock anymore - we want to be as big as Wigan and Saints...........would they employ Hodgson? Or Hudds, or Wire? Nope, nope nope

Wigan employed Adrian Lam, with no experience, as a stop gap until they brought Shaun Edwards in. He went back on the deal, they kept Lam and they are in a grand final. Your argument is flawed

The old coach bashing has started early, this must be a new World record

Well he is here, no point complaining now - hopefully he can get a tune out of our pivot players, at the very least we may have a fullback who actually contributes now be it Connor, Shaul or whoever.

Do any NRL fans from down under follow these forums? Would be nice to get the opinion of Hodgson’s coaching abilities from a West’s fan.

The FC facebook groups arnt enthralled either - im far from the only one thinking wtf

Tough old barsteward, Man of Steel, tutelage of Maguire, fresh ideas. Fighting talk from him and arrives soon. Let's crack on.

Certainly willing to give him a go unlike the usual moaning whingebags on here.

Here's to a successful new beginning.

Exactly he’s our coach, let’s give the guy a chance.

A warm welcome to the cauldron of Hull FC, Brett. I for one am looking forward to him putting his stamp on our style of play.

Ill give him a go - i want him to be successful and ill support him - i wanted a total change in coaching style and this could be it - fingers crossed it works but if i was a betting man id say there was a high chance of failure

Aaron Heremaia tweeted the following Tactically the best. look forward to seeing his ideas implemented next year in what I see as the beginning of a new era for Hull. Well done Hodgo and Hull

Based on what?

Dickens, Bleak House.

I'm very skeptical, hopefully turns out good we have nothing to lose on that respect.

Just on paper doesn't scream any different from what we have being appointing over the last decade.