Yes, I thought McMenemy was very under-rated, and Kearney played the same 'leader' role as Ellis, but did a better job of it. His performance in that Semi final was one of the best ever in the Hull shirt IMO, Ellis has been getting better but hasn't delivered a performance like that yet.

And I disagree about the bench being weak, King and Thackray were good in those days, and Motu was the ideal bench player as he could come on anywhere in the backs...only Graeme Horne was a bit iffy out of the lineup IMO.

Latest news from the club is that the stand behind the sticks (bottom tier only) is sold out...but limited tickets still on sale for the side stands until 2pm tomorrow at the ticket office.

rlhttps://www.hullfc.com/article/30082/hull-boosted-by-holdsworth-return-for-cup-semirl

surely they are going to open the 2nd tier of the end for pay on the day fans?

Not if there's plenty of tickets down the side. It would look better on tele for the RFL if the lower bowl could almost sell out

Can't believe how much the CC struggles these days. Even with big clubs like Hull and Wire it just doesn't seem to draw like it did. Remember going to McAlpine as a neutral many years ago for a Bradford v Leeds SF and that was a 23,000+ sellout. Thinks like the Grand Final, stupid kick-off times and having it in August are all factors in it's downfall IMO.

Yep this game should be a 20,000 plus but for various reasons be lucky to get 15,000. Remember early 80s semis and 2005 being rammed! Anyhow can't wait let's sing our hearts out for the lads and hope we can beat the wires!

That's the club allocation. The RFL also had a chunk of seats in all stands

Yeah I think it should be moved back to May for the final. You have CC, GF and play offs and Internationals all within a two month period plus it classes with holidays too.

Whenever it is, the excuses from some people are hilarious. Like the bloke on the Warrington forum, who says getting back at 10pm and having to go straight to bed instead of relaxing on a Sunday night. As a club we have a good record in semi finals. I go on holiday on Monday morning and could have spent my time packing cases. Yeah right, get there and get behind the boys COYH

I never book holidays for cc Semi or final just in case.

Correct, bed at ten. Diddums. Fact is rugby fans are rubbish at times, we play a mostly northern based sport yet complain anytime there's a midweek game late kickoff. Football fans travel length n breadth of the country, weekends week days, sometimes 3games in 7 days across 100s of miles, semis at Wembley which could mean 2trips there in a short space.
Anything good in life takes sacrifice,we want to have a successful team but many can't make a 60miles trip down a straight road outta town because you might miss your evening coco. Rugby fans are such a split. Some of the most passionate people, but also the worst moaners in all of sport!!

That's why I go on Monday and I'll be back for the final. I booked it last August so knew I wouldn't be away for the final, but it was a lucky guess for the semi

Yes, that was a particularly pathetic post. Maybe a typical example of a supporter who takes success for granted. Warrington have had a great record in the Cup in recent years but it won't last forever. Semi finals are big occasions and should be savoured.

If they win tomorrow I guess he'll find the time to fit Wembley in to his busy schedule.

Think he was joking.

Dont worry there will be plenty of us in and around the ground tomorrow, behind the sticks is sold out as is the middle block on sideline and plenty are paying on the gate.