So you don't think Horne deserves a testimonial either?

To be fair that was never implied was it?

Although it was a ridiculous suggestion to release Horne.

Is it that ridiculous? If a player who commands top wages such as Richard Horne and has consistantly been poor this season, played next to no games last season what value is he given to the current side? In business and sport you cant be nostalgic in making decisions and on form over 2 years Richard Horne has not performed. What he has done for the club previously should not be considered when taking into account what he offers the team now.

However, I dont think Richard Horne will ever get released from the club and I hope that we get the Richard Horne back playing how he was in 2005/2006 and then we will be getting value for money from him again.

It is also my opinion that no player should have a testomonial at the age of 26 and it should be left till later in their careers.

I felt that it was due to the comment about having the logo displayed. However, I phrased my return comment as a question as I wasn't sure that the implication was intended.

It certainly is ridiculous to suggest releasing Horne a year early off the back of one bad season, especially given the circumstances (both personal and team) under which he's playing. However, next season he really does need to get back on form as I will agree that we can't afford to have such a crucial player under-performing if we're going to have a successful season.

Why?

He's given Hull a decade's service whether he is 26 or 36. With the contract system it's quite rare these days for players to spend ten years at one club and when it happens it should be rewarded regardless of their age.

Bear in mind that we're not talking about not renewing, we're talking about terminating early. If you do that to every player in Horne's position (a bad season following a horrendous injury) then pretty soon nobody will sign for you.

Also, past performances always influence retention decisions unless circumstances arise where a club is certain that those performance levels will never be achieved again.


A testimonial is awarded after 10 years service. It's the same in all sports that I'm aware of. You can't arbitrarily delay a testimonial until some vague future date, and to do so would be to penalise outstanding young players who break into a side at a young age.

I agree its an achievement 10 years service but at 26 I think he should be looking at concentrating on his own career not a big cash payday. If I was him I would want to get back playing well for the club and pushing to get back to the levels on a few years ago eg Great Britain/England and not looking at arranging events to raise money. My own opinion of course.

I'm not convinced by the idea that Horne's poor form this season has been a result of lack of focus due to his testimonial, or even that it's had a significant influence TBH. There are many other more likely reasons - the combination of recovery from his injury and learning to manage his diabetes, playing behind a beaten pack in most games, the lack of a regular decent halfback partner - all more than enough to explain the way he's been playing IMO.

It has to be applied for the testimonial by the club and after 10 years service but doesnt have to be right on 10 years it can be any amount over 10. I just feel he should have bigger priorities at 26 then a testimonial.

See my response above.

He gets paid a good salary already and its his job. I wouldn't get paid by my boss a bonus after 10 years service when I was just doing my job.