no matter what you do though..dont let him take over the goal kicking from danny tickle.

Another risky injury potential signing who is past his sell by date but on the positive a 50% Sean Long is better than what we've currently got. Will he join the coaching staff, he offers direction and leadership if somewhat dubious at times reminds me of Shaun Edwards who has continued to impress even though his playing days are over. Is he been lined up as a replacement for Radford, presence, capataincy etc?

I'd have thought Ftizgibbon will be captain, or at least vice-captain

Hope he cuts his facking hair off!!! Then he'll be a good signing

Games missed
2009 2
2008 4
2007 10
2006 6
2005 8
2004 16 (three month ban)
2003 0
2002 14
2001 17
2000 1

Since 2003 he's missed 46 out of 200 which is roughly 25%, and that was when he was young!!

With him in the team we would have won maye 3 or 4 of our close games this season, he is a big game player

Didn't want him but have changed my mind when we get the other new players alonside him we will have a decent side, just need a coach now

it is a contact sport you know

You have to appreciate something with Sean Long. What you see is what you get. He's an individual, a 'character' of the sport. He's flamboyant and an egotist and audacious and as such he can be both brilliant and a pain in the Rse. His kicking this season has been dire, yes, but then there was the match at Catalans for us when we were losing and he kicked I think it was three from the touchline on his 'wrong' foot. That helped us win the match, along with Wheeler and his brilliant final try.

My bet is that no-one could tell you whether Longy is bothered or not about leaving Saints. He may be as gutted as he recently claimed he would be if he had to leave or he may not. He is too much of an individual to let anyone but those closest to him know such stuff. But if he is at peace with his decision then you will get a very hardworking player in Long and a still gifted one, both with his boot and in his ability to organise round the park. Sure, we have had the best of him (though his kicking has never been reliable, even at his peak) but he still has at least one good year left in him.

Taking on any new player is a risk but at least with Longy everyone has seen what he is capable of, both negative and positive, so Hull have done this with their eyes open. If your coach has given Long fairly free reign when it comes to organising your team around the park then my guess is Longy will go well for you.

True mate,plus we have young lads coming up who aren't going to wait forever for a chance.The club would have been happy for Longy to take up the one year contract but,because of the service he has given,they allowed him to try for a better deal elsewhere.He may be getting on a bit(in rugby terms)but he can still lead a team around the park(just don't throw him the kicking tee )

thank for your comments talk a lot of sense in that

Thanks for that. Makes me feel even better about the signing.

I for n am looking forward to his input on the betting thread!!!

Don't forget that he spent a good deal of time out because of the behaviour of others.

Costin did his knee. Newton smashed his face in. Same would have happened to any other player in that position.