Just watching the game again and to me weve got a problem with the hull born players, last thing we need is a hull born coach who could of misguided loyaltys to them

Shaul
Houghton
Fash
Bowden
Lane
Matongo

Those lot need big improvement

I do think certain ones thought or knew they were untouchable.

Strange little fella.

Every time the ball gets to Shaul our momentum stops,,imagine us having a pivot as a fullback! Coote Barba etc

Can’t see any new coach allowing Shaul to play in the same way he does now.
Interesting to see how it affects contract negotiations going forward also.

I must admit, I’m starting to come around to some people thoughts of playing Connor at 1, once we are near full strength, although I still prefer him at centre. But could be a compromise giving Connor that more pivotal role that he seems to prefer

So who do they want?

Keep saying this Evalds should be a priority to try and bring to the club next season

Evalds is a lot like shaul, but does pass the ball a little more. Wouldnt bring evalds in.

I'm.not saying play Kelly at fb, however he did play a bit of fb in the off season.

But ive said it for a while, we need a pivot play at fb as we play extra forward at 13.

That now being past tense as we don't know what the new guy will want.

I'd like to see from this country, Ward, Watson or Ford given a chance.

It’s our pivots who have been letting us down, particularly Houghton and Shaul in pushing us forward.

I'd like Powell from cas, would get some attractive rugby with him.

Shaul has been letting us down as a pivot, has done for a couple of season tbh.

Houghton IMO is only dangerous with ball in hand when we get quick play of the balls.

As it stands, Last and Purtell in charge, I dont see much changing, could be wrong, but think it will be same old for now.

Alot mention Shaul as a pivot, im guessing your on about his attacking contribution?

Defensively hes not much better, really has brain farts when coming into the line to defend when he d be much better dropping back and covering.

I think he may the first player a new coach looks at replacing, cant believe people have said he should get england call ups, hes gone backwards

Houghton is good at scooting and tackling, but thats about it, slows our play down ridiculously with the little shimmy he does befoee he releases the ball it allows the defensive line to close us down really quickly.

On top of that his passing when he does do it isnt great and contributes to our errors.

Another who may find himself replaced shortly

Apologies for the negativity, but patience has gone now with it, tired of seeing the same players just not upto scratch but its rarely touched on.

Looking unlikely itl be Flanagan

"He was granted permission to seek registration as an assistant coach for the next two seasons, with no guarantee or return date to head coaching duties in the future.
The 2016 premiership-winning coach said he didn't consider any coaching positions overseas because he didn't want to be on the other side of the world watching while his son Kyle played NRL with the Roosters in 2020"