Really?

I saw 2 pretty average teams out there today who will not bother the big boys come play off time.

I understand the mentality of a small time club looking at short term boosts result wise but but lets be honest neither team is bothering the end of season play off shake up - country mile away from ruling the roost 80s style.

I'm sure it's been mentioned - cba to look back in the thread - but Silverwood was the guy who put Bowen on report early in the year for a disgraceful high tackle on (Hardaker I think) which was worse than today's incident. He was 5 yards away from Bowen but 'couldn't tell' about the contact despite it being crystal clear to every onlooker. Today he couldn't get in his pocket quick enough. I'm afraid there'll always be a theory about how some teams are refereed differently to others. The evidence is as plain as day to back it up.

Don't think it has been mentioned. Forgot all about that incident.
I have no problem with Crookes been sent off today as long as the reffing is consistent but it quite clearly isn't.

Absolutely the Bowen tackle was as cringeworthyly hard as they come - inevitable red card to most the viewers at the time.

Never underestimate a top 4 reffing decision with the World Club Challenge aroud the corner.

Dont get me wrong maybe Crookes should have seen red today but I have seen at least 4 similar calls which got nowt this year.

That's exactly how I felt a couple of years ago at the magic weekend. Dobson was sin binned for professional fould which was 100% correct. My issue is that it happens in a lot of games and the punishment isn't the same. Totally 100% agree with you!

I couldn't agree more.

Carvell and Paea were anonymous again , Paea started so well but doesn't look bothered now . Feka was great tonight but overall to many mistakes cost us again

I agree two average teams but I will enjoy another derby win, despite our small club mentality.
Oh and best wishes at Leeds...and your other raft of away fixtures!
We might both be off the pace but the sweet smell of derby victory dulls the pain

What a boost it must be for Adam Pearson to see so many Hull fans like yourself still in denial.

We've a way to go yes I will admit that but we have a clear direction and forward thinking under Craig Sandercock. You are directionless under a novice coach and waiting for another inevitable start all over again.

I'm right and even you deep down know I am right. Right now Rovers are in a much better place than you. It won't last forever but right now we are entering a period of Rovers domination.

Cheers pal I needed cheering up

Denial? Please expain.

Maybe thats why its taking them soooo long to get back to Wembley and Old Trafford?

Never mind they are going though a period of dominance

well i got it.

Yeamo did us proud today on a couple of occasions, thanks for that. Houghton IS a class act and the only only creative player in your line up. Red was deserved. I was sat in line with it at the stadium. Miller was lucky not to see yellow in the first half with his blatent high tackle. Your supporters behind the stands were pretty quiet, was expecting a little more chanting and banter. You did up your game when down to 12 men, isn't that often the way?

In your little summary on the Rovers board you just called our club "the scum of rugby league". Why shy away from that here?