Yeah, in fairness I just looked at the squads we had at the start of 2019 and the start of 2022. Overall, I think most people would say it was a decent upgrade… just looks more coherent. But we did have to go through a pretty sobering 2020 and the unusual circumstances associated with it.

I think those mixed year 1 results reflect very mixed circumstances. Very few coaches disrupt SL’s entrenched hierarchy.

That for me is going to be the biggest indication of where the playing squad is at along with what the Coaching team see as acceptable. I don't think any Hull fan is expecting anything at Saints other than 100% effort win, lose or draw but another pitiful effort like we saw on Saturday then St's will more than likely put on a massive score.

I think Smith is still the right guy based on his credentials and previous record at other SL clubs. He certainly changed the trajectory of the 1st team playing squad and laid the foundations that Rovers are now seeing the benefit of.
Everyone knew it was a big job to do but the size of the task ahead for Smith at Hull FC was there for all to see on Saturday. This year is I can see going pretty much the way last season went for Wire & Powell which as long as we see real progress and change particularly in terms of attitude and application from the playing group then that is at least something. With 20 OOC players end of this season unless there is a massive turn over of those then I can't see anything else changing in to next season.

Neither does having Lane on a three year contract but i agree very poor managment at the top

Hodgson has a lot to answer for
All his signings were poor and some less than poor and we now have to live with them whilst on the clubs books

And Taylor on a 5 year contract

And shaul on a contract they didn't actually announce officially which I think was also 3 years?

And Houghton allowing to decide if he took up the extra option of his deal or not, rather than the club making a decision.

We're reaping what we sowed.

Decisions on quota signings and the players born in hull who are well overated have been huge errors.

Interested whos out of contract, as i honestly would struggle offering any a new deal, squad needs gutting now. An element of ruthlessness needs introducing.

We need a if your not good enough yoyr gone culture.

Not a if your born in hull you get kept culture.

Wynne gone on loan, doesn't say a length.

Thibk it's the last time we will see him in a Hull shirt though.

https://twitter.com/ConnorWynne15/statu ... oZsiA&s=19 I'd imagine those rumours that Smith doesn't rate him are true.

https://twitter.com/ConnorWynne15/statu ... oZsiA&s=19 I'd imagine those rumours that Smith doesn't rate him are true.

Just seen his tweet. Seems to be having a dig at someone

Certainly has potential, but the way some fans ate going on you would think he was Jamie Lyon, his poor attitude has been spoken about before too.

We either trust Smith to get the squad right or we don't, need some tough decisions, maybe this is one of them.

Let's hope so Dave. His tweet seems to prove that he needs to keep quiet and be more professional.

I'd trust the guy who's won several GF and CC and turned every club he's been at round. He'll have his reasons

Yeah, if that's aimed at the coaching staff that's poor, still a Hull player and paid by the club.

Looks like the Tweet has been deleted.

Have to trust in TS. He’s been brought in to make big decisions and sort the club out once and for all. He sees the players every day, so need to trust his judgment.

Wasn’t CW hanging around with Reynolds last year? Maybe attitude not right?