Joking aside, the player's do notice the fans. Con Mika has tweeted that he was impressed with the #RedArmy today.
I can see what Nick is getting at, even if there is a little tongue in cheek in his post.

Indeed, I recall a certain cracking 'trial' performance against Leeds a few years ago with a great showing from a Mr Thorman, funny how things turn out isn't it.

Yeah, JJB's testimonial I think. Horne and Thorman were brilliant that night - kicks going into danger zones and runners everywhere. Best performance of the season, unfortunately.

hornes place should be under threat after today never mind as the season progresses

Not at all. Coaches often use other teams success as a motivational tool.

If I was in that Hull side seeing your fans walking out well before the final hooter I'd want to work harder and get better to stop that happening. There is a massive usage in sports now about the psycological approach and this kind of thing can and will be used in some way. Players may accept there are going to be disapointed fans and jubilant fans but how a club uses those thought processes can significantly improve how a side play.

No cheap shots were intended what so ever. I think you've got a lot to be upbeat about. Your club has had a major overhaul over the past 6mths and it is going to take time to get everything working the way the fans want. It is just a shame a big portion of your fans can't accept that and want instant success.

Success, it was a friendly!!! our first one of the season

Regarding the rest of your post is that why you won nothing last year? as a lot of your supporters were walking out before the end of a game on many occasions!

Wasn't that also our last win against a Leeds side?

Look at Leeds last season, people were questioning if they would make the 8 at one point, yet they somehow managed to make both finals on offer. Not saying we will do that but it is something for people to bear in mind.

Our first "friendly"win in 19 years,wow.

I would like to see Ellis start against Bradford.

It actually may benefit Horne to start on the bench and fight for his place some-thing he has never had to do in his career at FC!!

They was probably glad we feck'd off early so they didn't have to take as long walking around the pitch clapping seeing as it was artic conditions

Last week Rovers played and lost to Wigan ..It was only a friendly and it didn't
matter.. But this week they beat Hull and to them they team are World beaters
I hope to day is your grand final ..Enjoy your moment of glory .The real season hasn't
started yet only warm up games ... ps let the REAL Battle begin in the first week of Feb

Instant success? The fans of this club have been steamrollered by the club's PR machine for 4 pre-seasons for ultimate dismal failure. Now into a 5th and Rovers, missing 3 or 4 key players, outplayed us on our own muck, again. It was important that we won today, or if not were competitive, but the fact is it was a ratio of 2 tries to 1, a poor kicking game and lack of support play. If people want to leave early through frustration/disappointment, that's up to them. I stayed to the end BTW.

Just amazes me how pumped up Rovers fans can get over a friendly game. Don't know how others feel but I go to friendlies because its been months since I've watched rugby and I want to see our new players in action/any changes in performance from the old guard.

To claim our players would be envious of the Rovers support or be affected by people in the home stands leaving early at a friendly game is both very naive and possibly very wishful thinking.

Glad it meant so much to Kris Welham when they scored their third try though. He should make the most of moments of pure elation like that while he can.