On the field we are in the best shape we have been in for a few years, and I'm sure Hodgson will make further tweaks next winter. The big question is the finances and stadium situaiton.

I hope Hull FC and all clubs pull through this difficult period.

It’s a tricky balance flagging these sorts of concerns. The honesty is admirable and maybe necessary, but you don’t want to undermine confidence in your organisation. Pearson seems to have walked the line pretty well, in fairness, although from my perspective it does bring to mind Neil Hudgell’s announcement relating to covering Rovers losses in 2012.

However, someone mentioned value for money, based purely on this week’s League Table.

I fully expect Hull to now finish in the Top 4 this season and compete for a place in the Grand Final.

Rovers have had some decent results in the past few weeks, however with outstanding fixtures across the league, I’d expect them to most likely to finish between 6th-9th.

Obviously, the season will play out how it does and it is down to each fan to determine if they are content with where their team finishes and whether that justifies value for money.

Rovers are above us now aren't they?

Yes, of course.

Tonight’s win for Hull has seen us fall further behind Rovers.

We continue to chase their shadow.

A good season could help attract missing fans back next season...especially if we can get to the semi finals in the play offs at the least

We thought that about this season/year! Nearly July and looks how it's all turned out

Winter soon aswell you know when flu season starts again!

Better home form is key. As we all know we haven't won many at home in recent years. Tonight wasn't pretty but the fans appreciate a good effort in difficult circumstances.

Yes I can read thanks. Got the wrong post to highlight my mistake.

Interesting thoughts from Shane Richardson on the state of SL

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Wouldent rule out his letter has gone to Pearson as they did negotiate the stadium deal back in the day, so at least know each other.

Agreed and wouldn’t be too surprised if AP has spoken to Shane Richardson.

Can’t argue or disagree with much of what he says really. The same situation happened in British Ice Hockey shortly after Heineken pulled out and money was difficult for top clubs to come by so they set up their own league and called it the IS and left the BIHA though still needed them for officials etc. It never worked and after fell flat on its face with the league going under, then became the EIHL but on the way teams smaller teams folded, struggled or pulled out the league. That seriously hampered the game here in the U.K.

The similarities are there to see and burn the RFL and SL need to get together and work as one for the good of the game as without each other the game is finished. Unfortunately clubs can not run things themselves because ATEOTD each club no matter what they say have their own interests at heart and you wouldn’t expect it any other way. The whole sport needs to be run as one with a fully independent body making decisions that will never be liked universally but they would be made for the good of the game.