And he desperately wanted to play even with his shafted leg.

Dykes was the missing piece we needed that season, no doubt. When he played we mostly won. His frailty was a tragedy both for himself and Hull. It's a shame his efforts for us weren't reflected in some of the feedback from some sections of the fanbase.

Agree 100%, he and his family were very disappointed to leave, and I will be forever ashamed of the way FC dealt with him.

He was a superb player when fit, but unfortunately, we cannot play with 12 players and no playmaker. He had to be cut loose. No-one moaned when Chester or Eagar were released and they were regulars to the physio.

They got a bit more notice and support than Dykes though.

I've seen this sentiment mentioned a few times but I never really understood... how was he treated?

I don't think there was anything wrong, he was simply released because the club felt he carried too many injuries. Saying that, even with a biscuit body, he still put it on the line and still put some good hits in.

He was a very good player but spent too much time injured to justify his salary and a quota spot. Sorry but there's no room for sentiment in these situations.

Oh I don't disagree with the decision, just how it was handled, I'm not going into it as Adam himself said it was "water under the bridge" when I last spoke to him, it seems we were kinder to Byrne/Motu etc. (even King), a lesson learnt.

Wouldn't disagree with that. What about Sid Domic? I always thought he was bundled out of the building a bit sharpish.

Seems i may know a little about rugby after all!!

and before you all start.....i'm setting off in half an hour

Just because a handful of nuggets actually thought we were in with a chance doesn't mean that every single FC fan thought so.

Also they is a difference in the terms "one of the best packs in the league" and "the best pack in the league".