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All of that...
Player I've felt the most privileged to have seen in my near 28 years as a fan

be surprised to see any sort of replacement myself too many upgrades and particularly back loaded contracts to deal with, Paea isn't coming cheap either and Kelly has had a big increase for next year. Hadley back and a bit of wriggle room but nothing more.

An inspirational player and a top guy, will be missed on the field but glad we are keeping him on as Player Manager. A great incentive for the playing squad to send him off with a fitting finale to cap a superb playing career. A GRAND FINAL appearance could be Gareth's 100th and final appearance for Hull FC - wouldn't it be nice if he went out with a Gold Ring. COYH

Been a privilege to see Gareth Ellis not only pull on the Black & White shirt but to see the impact he has had throughout the club and been an instrumental part of getting Hull FC back to being genuine challengers.

After watching/supporting Hull FC for over 35 years I've seen some true greats of RL play for Hull FC but for me Ellis is unquestionably the greatest all round player we have had both on & off the field. The first player to Captain a side that won at Wembley will be something no one can ever take away from him.

Gutted this will be his last season playing as he will be a huge miss for the squad next season as he is pretty much irreplaceable but wish him all the best. Taking over Motu's role won't be easy with the job he has done for us but can see Ellis proving a major asset in that role and continuing to keep this great club moving forward.

Devastated.

Great news that he's staying with the club, though. If he can pass on his professionalism to the next generation, it will be fantastic.

Out of general curiosity, does anyone know:
- what exactly a Football Manager does?
- whether Gareth has done any qualifications outside rugby (I know that many players do, and I'm sure I've read that Motu got himself a business degree)?

Obviously I want a Leeds win in the GF but if that doesn't happen I hope Hull win just to see this guy lift the trophy as captain.

From a Cas fan

Gareth Ellis is a true RL legend and a great asset for Hull.

I sincerely hope you send him off with a CC win next week and, If we cannot win the GF, I hope you win that too.

Cheers.

One of the best players to ever pull on the Black & White, will be a big loss, but I can understand his reasons for wanting to go out on a high.

What do you mean?

oops! meant 'can' of course, bloody auto-correct

Top top player no coincidence we always look better when he is on the pitch will be big loss to us .