I've said for the last few years that we'd benefit from having someone like Cooke come in to give us an attacking flare as that's where we struggle IMO.

Agreed (although I wouldn't want Crooke) SL is boring because it's primarily coached by forwards, Sky encouraged terms like "the wrestle" "the collision" and that is where it has gone. As much as I hated them at the time, where are the Gregory's, Edwards, Hanley in the SL. There is simply little craft left in SL, McGuire, Burrow, going back even further,Kemble, Millward

attack seems to be almost coached out of players

I'd have Cooke in a heartbeat. I've seen first hand what he did at Doncaster RU attacking wise and I couldn't give 2 stuffs about the way he left Hull because his book has proved that he was shafted big time by us.

Mild Rovver ? Lol
Top of the League for losing but not getting beat - I still laugh at that
I tell my Aussie mates and they just look at me perplexed - “ is there a top of the league for not getting beat ?” They ask. Lol

Over Reaction Monday is coming

As a matter of interest, why would you not want Cooke?

If its anything to do with 2007, then you need to get your head out of the sand.

He's a pr@

Everyones got a right to an opinion, but a statement like that perhaps needs a little more substance to back it up.

I have never met Paul Cooke, so I cannot pass judgement on him. I do not he was a tremendous RL player and with limited resourses has made a difference at the clubs he has coached at.

I must admit these coaches nowadays come out with some great oneliners that are genuinely funny,last night was comedy gold with the stevie wonder quote,and cluless Clarke reporting in the hull daily mail--" what did you say at halftime lee "--if miloudi throws the ball in touch again ill give him a backhander"

Cooke ?? Please no !!!!

Attacking coach absolutely - Wakey have Michael Monaghan - just look at how they move the ball, oh & FC castoffs Lynne & Miller starring.

Sadly our squad recruited to play the forward dominance, lots of biff - big backs who can equally dominate their opponents - but when missing we are absolutely clueless, also NO pace at all without Shaul, even Albi back in his shell.

Much food for thought for the owner.

Sadly the vast majority of our 'kids' won't be SL regulars. There aint Lee Crooks, Kirk Yeaman, Richard Horne or Paul King to bame but a few amongst the current crop. So putting them in now en masse is a no brainer.i

Has Paul Cooke got some photos of you in compromising positions?

That's a vile thought!!!
I would welcome Cooke simply because I saw the difference he made at Doncaster RU and I think his attacking flare is just what we need.

I am afraid some of our emerging youngsters are not good enough.
Dash and Downs bring nothing to the pack .Also What has happened to Lane ?
Maybe after last night the Club’s recruitment plans might change ?

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That’s right lose one game and change your full recruitment strategy that’s as knee jerk as tarquin saying sack the full coaching set up what you all have to realise is there are two trophies to compete for and you luckily won one of them two years in a row you could go another 10-15 years without another trophy so maybe just enjoy your success while it lasts

I think Masi is the only one of our younger players who will make the grade.He has been overplayed recently due to squad injuries and hence his performance has dropped.
I agree about Fash.Works hard in defence but has nothing in attack.Too small for a prop and not fast enough to be a second row.Another like Turgut who will fall away when we have a fully fit squad.

Fash is an Ok squad player, the type of player you need if they are cheap and plays 10-15 games, it doesn't help that he comes on with Masi, Downs etc.

Downs isn't good or big enough, I've seen more in Turgut (Who will be gone at the end of the year) and Lane to say they will be better players.

I really like the look of Scott, he is still only 18, could be a great player, any reason to look at Griffin in the pack.

Injuries are helping us, but some senior players like Shaul, Kelly, Carlos and Houghton have been off form for a few weeks now.