It's fair to say that he may not have fully reached the potential shown at the start of his career (last international was when he was 24, I think) but to play for one club for sixteen seasons is remarkable especially in the modern era.

When the surgeon reattached his head before the cup final she saw the letters HULL FC running through him like he was a stick of rock.

Legend.

A good way to bow out on his playing career.

The consummate professional, and respected on both sides of the river.

NOLAN(nothing against him)-you're argument falls down right there.

Tbf he scored 1try that got us into the premiership final, & 1 to put the game out of reach from the chemics, makes him a big part of history.

As time passes only the great parts of Rich's game will be remembered. And at his best Horney was a brilliant matchwinner for us. He had great gap finding ability in broken play allied to brilliant backing up. His ability to go through smallest of holes is only shared with the very best stand offs, and his acceleration away was a joy to watch. He was at times inspirational and a very good defender. I'll always remember the man at his brilliant best for Hull FC, the reason he was chosen to play for Great Britain.
A loyal Airlie man and boy. Thank You Rich, one of Hull FC greats. And as time will decide i'm sure ....Hull FC Legend.

Deffo a legend and a great of Hull FC, a one club man who's given his all too and often been asked to play positions that weren't really him. Never let the club down and played with pride and dignity. Horney you will be missed

Doesn't make him a legend.

big difference between a clubman who is an average player and legend. (not on about horne here). the only players i would class as legends are norton, sullivan and whiteley from the 60s onwards - these are 3 players you could describe as one offs (does that make sense?)

but at the end of the day everyone's idea of a legend is different and i wouldn't necessarily argue with their cases, but nolan is stretching things a bit

horne was an excellent player for long periods of his career who showed the club great loyalty

I didn't say he was a legend, just helped the club get it's name on the then famous premiership trophy.

Great servant for the club and fantastic way to bow out .

For me Richard Horne is too young yet to be a 'legend' but he is definitely our stand out player in the Superleague era so far. 300+ appearances and 100+ tries guarantee that at the very least.

From 1999 to 2007 when he played in his natural role he was second only to Danny McGuire as a running try scoring half back. Thereafter injuries and the fact that he was often expected to kick and move us around the field curtailed his effectiveness. Basically his career was split pre and post Paul Cooke.

Thank you Richard and best wishes for the future.

For me Richard Horne is too young yet to be a 'legend' but he is definitely our stand out player in the Superleague era so far. 300+ appearances and 100+ tries guarantee that at the very least.

From 1999 to 2007 when he played in his natural role he was second only to Danny McGuire as a running try scoring half back. Thereafter injuries and the fact that he was often expected to kick and move us around the field curtailed his effectiveness. Basically his career was split pre and post Paul Cooke.

Thank you Richard and best wishes for the future.

I've never been Richard Horne's biggest fan and often though he was over rated or miss used but nobody can deny the man's commitment and dedication as a Hull FC player. A true clubman in every sense of the word. I hope he has as good a coaching career as he has had as a player. It will definitely be strange not seeing him take the field next season.

It's been a pleasure watching you devolop from a boy in the A team, to that debut against Leeds in the 1st team, when you became a man, for me, your one of the FC greats, never a bad word about you in the press, you represented FC impeccably, all the best for your future coaching career, 1st team coach for us in years to come, cheers Richard, a legend