We needed to make a good start and never, we were behind the 8 ball for much of the first half, much better second period but just not good enough at cracking rovers defence.

Thought Trueman went well once our forwards got a foot all. But we have no strike players running of him. Charles isn't ready yet imo. But given time the kid as definitely got talent

So much for 'creeping nagging feelings'!!

That's the problem with trying to stay positive during dark times, it has a habit of blowing up in your face like an unexploded WW2 German bomb!!!

The game was effectively decided in the opening quarter. They came out with all guns blazing right from the start and we simply failed to match them for energy and commitment. 18-0 is a long way back even with an hour still to play.

At least we hung in there and made a contest of it the further the game went on. Took our tries well and for a few minutes I thought rovers looked a touch jittery. It would have become very interesting if we had managed to score another, but their defence was very tight and our lack of creativity in the middle remains one of our major issues, as it has been in recent weeks.

It was a pity conceding that last minute try, but think the score reflected the overall game in the end. Unfortunately their better quality was the deciding factor. The effort is there from us (no complaints on that aspect once again) but we are a bottom-end side, pure and simple, and we're up against it when we face decent opposition. Let's hope we have better days to come soon.

Horrific start but to be fair they showed character to stem the tide and avoid another nilling which was looking likely.

Ese'ese, Aydin both really impressive again. Litten very busy and keen to get involved when he came on. Fash let the side down with his brain fart, he supposed to be a senior player setting a good example for the youngsters but Minchella wound him up and he fell for it.

Well done to Rovers on the win. They are a good side but not a great side. They might prove me wrong with some tough games coming up. Saints, Warrington and Wigan away and Catalans at Magic. I think they'll finish fifth and another trophyless season.

Agree completely, id go for a big EseEse style prop and a Centre (if Cust is coming as cover for the halves) Moy hasnt put a foot wrong and should be our no1 for years to come

We had decent possession and territory throughout the second half, but once again our movement was so slow whenever we were inside their 25. Their defence was well organized and difficult to break down, but we simply don't ask enough questions when we are in these situations. A lot of lateral movement but zero penetration as you say.

Our lack of power in the forwards and creativity in the middle, allied to our painfully slow ptb, makes it very easy for defences to read us. If we had scored a third try quickly after the second then it might have become very interesting, but all of our long-standing issues, especially with ball in hand, where there for all to see once more this afternoon. Until we can inject some higher quality into this area it's going to continue to be an issue I'm afraid.
The effort is there but lack of attacking threat is a problem which will not be easily solved unfortunately.

They fed off the underdog tag and lived off claiming moral victory in close defeat for years. It has served in galvanising their club but hasn't taught them any humility. The chip on their shoulders is bigger than ever.

As for us... I'm pleased Grix didn't claim a moral victory as that's for losers. Whilst acknowledging the improvement in effort and attitude he quite rightly focused on our lack of game smarts as the main reason for the loss. KR enjoyed their cup final celebrations at the end but on today's showing they aren't that far in front of us despite their big spending. Get the recruitment right and, while I wouldn't expect us to win anything next year, the derbies could be very different

That was a lot better than expected in the end, still a loss but credit to the lads for hanging in there when it got tough and not buckling like they would have before, they seem stronger mentally and Grix deserves credit for that.

Felt they really targeted Charles defensively and he really could have used a Sika Manu type looking after him.

Rovers we're the better team and just about deserved their win but when I looked at both teamsheets and after our start I thought it would have been another 50, I'm not sure they're as good as they think, I've noticed especially recently a kind of unearned arrogance from their fans, fair enough they've won a couple of derbies and are having a decent season but you'd think they were penrith panthers the way some of them are acting.

Think I've changed my mind on a Fullback I'd give Moy the shirt next season and look to strengthen the pack and outside backs as a priority, the kid could be really really good, he was brilliant again today along with Aydin (can't believe rovers swapped him for brown) and Ese Ese is one of if not the best props in the league, imagine how good he'd look in a decent team.

Really great post match comments from Grix. Hope he stays on as assistant to be honest. Don’t feel like we’ve had a coach explain our deficiencies so honestly and clearly in defeat in a long time.

Great effort from all those youngsters - the futures bright - the futures black'n'white

Just read the comments on bbc sport…has Grix morphed into smith????….your the coach and set ot the game plan and then come on there and slag the players off…please go back to the championship where you belong x

Plenty of effort but little quality from Hull FC. If Burgess had not been binned you would have had another nil.

As it was Rovers only got to 0-110 at your place before you finally got to score albeit out wide whilst Burgess was in the bin.

Plenty of effort but little quality from Hull FC. If Burgess had not been binned you would have had another nil.

As it was Rovers only got to 0-110 at your place before you finally got to score albeit out wide whilst Burgess was in the bin.

True but if burgess wasn't daft he wouldn't have been binned in the first place.

Hull are where Rovers were in around 2017? You were relegated and had to build from the ground up pretty much and that's what we're doing it's taken you a good few years to get to where you are now and I imagine it will take a similar amount of time for us to do the same, recovering from years of under investment, you deserved your win today but We're slowly getting there, our youth will take us in the right direction.

Remember this Bob?

Re58 going on 59 and his only head coach appointment which was a long time ago ended in the wooden spoon.

What happened to the preference for an English coach or at least someone with experience of Super League? But of course that was last week's policy!'"