I reckon a lot of overseas players will look at how the season progresses before signing on to teams (With the exceptions of the bigger teams) the last thing they want is to sign for a team that then ends up being relegated.

I disagree, if used correctly and given a rest he is fine, he does too much defending and plays too many minutes, thus makes mistakes.

Surely better as a starting hooker with his good defensive attributes. You then bring on the 2nd hooker with the better attacking attributes. Worked well when we interchanged with Azza.

Hull fans have obviously seen a lot more of Cunningham than me but from my limited viewing of Cunningham, mainly at London last year he impressed me, especially playing with a poor team and out of position. I would have thought he would have been given more of a chance this season to prove himself TBH.

Houghtons distribution is dire sometimes. Slow, predictable and often lofted too high, losing a valuable second and ground.

As a defender, he's top-drawer, but if I'm honest, I'd rather have Burrow for the options he gives.

In fact, I think we are sorely missing Azza.

Ah - I should have spotted that, there's been loads on here recently.

The most honest player in the league but from acting half i don't think there is a less threatening hooker in Super League near the opponents line which is the main reason of our blunt attack,IMO.

If Houghton was told to leave there would be no shortage of offers from other Clubs ,why some slate him is unbelievable.He has to be one of our most reliable players,always give 100% never lets the side down

We need more than reliability from our number 9,most 9's run the show.

I agree that he always gives 100% and never lets us down. I think that the criticism is more to do with his attacking attributes (defensively he's great) perhaps not being as good as they could be.

100% agree.

Sometimes, if he kept it short & simple, he would be more effective.