Obviously disappointed to lose because I really thought that game was winnable. However, very encouraged by the performance again. With Cust off and us 10-0 down I thought we were in real trouble, but with 20 minutes to go Rovers were genuinely in real danger of losing that. Eventually fatigue caught up with us and they just about had enough quality to finish us off. 


I thought Ashworth had his best game for a while, and even if Chamberlain is fit next week I think I would stick with Ashworth and Hardaker in the back row. He's just so much harder to handle than Chamberlain is and caused a lot of problems running a bit wider. This decision is made easier by the fact that I thought Eseh was really good too. If he can carry the ball like that all the time it gives us 4 good props in the 17 and frees up Ashworth to play wider. 


The red card was fair enough, but it was just a bit of a unfortunate situation for Cust. He certainly didnt intend to do it, just one if those rugby incidents. Another ref might have been more lenient, but you have to accept that forceful contact to the head is going to get you in bother these days intentional or not.

Cust cost us the game liek Griffin cost us the CC game v St Helen?s when he got sent off
Both as stupid as each other in being sent off 


I?m only just calming down 


4 game ban for Cust and Pryce to 6

I'd be shocked if Cust didn't get a ban, probably the fact that he was sent off and Morgue was OK, will hopefully keep it down to a match or two.

Be interesting what we do, I'd try and keep Rapana at centre, so either bring in Moy or Charles.


Chamberlain is seems to get injured every few games.

I made a point of watching sezer yesterday and he was constantly talking to team mates, organising, moving players around. He's been way above what I thought he'd be and a much higher quality player than I had appreciated. I'm just hoping his hammy holds up.

It's a shame cust is going to cop a ban as he's had a stop start season so far but we look a real threat with him and sezer in the half's and pryce at full back

Hull were valiant in defeat and progressing well, a better bench and I think Hull could have snatched the game, Rovers losing Davies and Burgess didn't help us and you capitalised on the edge.


The next few years are going to be interesting, Hull will keep improving and with the investments Rovers are doing we aren't going away either.


As for Lewis I'm confused by many comments about him, so Hull fans can chant about him been a sex offender which I have no issue with, they then chant about the paternity of his child again I don't have an issue as its banter, but then you take an issue with Lewis giving a little bit back to you?


Am I missing something or does he not have a right to give a little back?


Hull players where sticking two fingers up to Rovers fans, I don't remember Lewis offering out expletives to your fans?

Agree with all.I think Bourouh has gone under the radar. Thankfully Balmforth is back to give a desperately needed and well earned rest. We have a 9 day turnaround too which may revitalise. Tough ask next game but it will be another good barometer of progress

Don?t think any of that is banter from either side. It?s just offensive. You set your own standards - if Lewis or any player did not respond the ?banter?, a euphemism for vitriol at times, would dilute. Hes good player if dishonest (penalty off Asiata and then the goading smile)that?s how he could answer. 

I agree, but if Hull are good at one thing they love to go over the top at saying how good a player is or how poor they are after a few game, think this is what has happened with both Rapana and Knight.


I'd keep both Rapana and Cartwright over Knight, I know Jed has had his injuries but think both have a bigger impact for team than Knight.


Think we need another prop, but think there's more chance of getting a good domestic prop than a back or backrower.

I rewatched the incident and have to say I still think red was harsh and I feel yellow was more appropriate. In watching its clear to me that in the split second Cust gets caught is two minds as to avoid the collision which was unavoidable. 

I?d also listen to a seasoned pro like Whiting as he is RL through and through and knows the game. 


Then less than 2 hours later Mbye puts a clear shot with his shoulder to the head but is deemed a yellow due to mitigation of the Wigan player dropping. 
For me that seemed a more intentional hit than the collision between Cust & Morgue. 



To add insult to the situation Hargreaves?s in full view of the supposed assistant ref throws a deliberate punch at Asiata which makes direct contact with the head. Yet there is nothing done or reviewed about that and by letter of the law striking is a red card, so why nothing?

Obviously disappointed to lose the Derby, but considering we played with 12 men for 65 mins, that was a very good performance. I watched the game back last night and our play 40-60 mins was excellent. We had them on the back them on the back foot and some of their players were blowing. However, with 12 men you are always at risk at been exposed and that what Rovers did with the Batchelor try.

No complaints about the Cust sending off. Thought that in the ground and also watching it back on TV. At least as bad as Senior at Cas the other week, so I?m expecting at least a 2 match ban to follow. I noticed him sarcastically applaud the referee as he came off at the end of the game. Didn?t like that. If Cust stays on, we potentially win that game yesterday. 


Great to see the overall improvement this season and a pleasure to see our improved defence and attacking options. Certainly expect our general thoughts of 8th this season, being upgraded to a play off spot. Just need to improve our discipline, as someone else mentioned, on top of yesterday?s red we have had a spate of yellow cards recently, which is primarily down to the players not the referee.


Happier times ahead though and nice to see us competing again.

Hello Easty, been a little while since we've seen you around these parts!


You're right in that Lewis, having taken a fair amount of stick, is entitled to give a little bit back, but I think he needs to be careful he doesn't find himself in a running battle with opposition supporters every time he takes to the field, especially in a derby game. I just think he would be best served concentrating on his game and rising above any flak that's coming his way, think it will serve him better in the long run.


If our players were flicking the finger towards your section then that falls into the same category in my mind. It's becoming a growing trend in the game and I think we need to be careful it doesn't get out of hand. In games like yesterday there can be a few hot-heads in the crowd, not always in control of themselves. I'd hate for us to have an incident where an idiot charges onto the pitch to deliver his own retribution to a player he doesn't like, but I can see it happening if this is left unchecked.


Think it's even worse in football, with players deliberately celebrating in front of opposition fans in a provocative manner (Jamie Vardy is a chief culprit here). Believe there was an incident at full-time a couple of weeks back (may have been Plymouth at Sheffield Utd.) which nearly sparked a riot. Sooner or later an idiot will take matters into his own hands.


I Remember that around 15 years ago that Clint Newton, when he was playing for you, had a running banter with Fc fans, but I always thought he stayed on the right side of humorous, giving back just enough of what he was receiving. I just felt that Lewis yesterday was straying too far over the line, seemingly never missing an opportunity to stoke up South or East stand. He's a fine player no doubt about that, among the best 2/3 in SL at the moment, but think it would be best if Peters had a quiet word with him to focus on his game and let his actions on the pitch do the talking for him.


A lot of players before Lewis have had to take stick from opposition fans, I can remember Ellery Hanley being pilloried by a Hull crowd with what today would undoubtedly be classed as racist abuse (this was the 1980s!!!), but they simply got on with playing their own game and shrugged it off as par for the course. You're right in that why should the invective all be one way, but players ultimately can't win if they find themselves embroiled in a running argument with a baying mob. The best way for Lewis to quieten any crowd, be it Fc or anyone else, is to deliver on the pitch and walk off with his head held high. He's asking for trouble if he continues acting like he did yesterday. I'm sorry, but that's just the way it is in today's game, and indeed in wider society in general.