Only FC fans and possibly some players see them as a big club. The article about Griffin and his opinion really made me chuckle. I know players are expected to bull up their team in these circumstances but that was really going over the top. It’s that attitude that results in everyone having false expectations.

Sorry I forgot to mention the sycophants at HDM

Isn't it the same with all teams, every year we hear things from Rovers aboutl about how well you will do and every year its pretty much the same end result.

The media hype from Rovers have massively been over the top in the off season,. Although I cant blame them, the best part of the year for Rovers fans is October to January.

I agree all teams’ players and fans do it. However to claim the pressure on the players at FC is greater than at any other club is clearly delusional. I suppose seeing things like that in the media encourages FC fans to think the same way.

I notice that although your put your point of view quite reasonably you cannot resist the need to get that dig in at the end that has nothing to do with my original post. I hope including the last sentence made you feel better.

Why is one players opinion delusional?

“I feel like it’s definitely the most [sizeI’ve seen[/size in terms of external pressure."

Read the rest of the article!

i don't blame them to be fair - at this point in the year its all about trying to sell season tickets

I already have.

Can't see anything about "the pressure on the players at FC is greater than at any other club", those are your words not his.

Keith what are you actually basing you disapproval on? Griffin has stated his own opinion based on his experience playing the game so far in his career and as such its a valid point and opinion not delusional.

He has not stated anything you claim unless you are attributing the headline by the HDM as a direct quote of his which is clearly isn't. So instead of telling others to read the article I suggest you yourself re read the article and in context.

As Grifin actually saying "Especially at a club like Hull where there’s a lot of external pressure that comes with playing for Hull FC" & “I feel like it’s definitely the most I’ve seen in terms of external pressure, it takes some getting used to but it’s dealing with that and it’s taking experience from the players that have been in and around the game for a long time" is certainly NOT a claim of any kind that you state so if anyone is delusional then I think it is YOU.

Keith needs a shovel.

Across his bonce?

hello mrs b were you busy yesterday

Might correct his vision.

Be thankful we don't have Wayne Bennett as our coach.

When I met with Lee [Radford] and the chairman [Adam Pearson], they discussed how Hull lacked a bit of that togetherness towards the end of last season