As said, we've been mediocre to poor for several years now with several different coaches. That suggests the coach isn't the only problem. Years and years of underinvestment, and a 'here for the beer' attitude is going to take time to turn around, particularly as the salary cap doesn't allow us to simply go out and buy a whole new team all at once and our academy has been ignored for so long so there isn't a whole clutch of youngsters ready to come in.

Last few seasons we've been good up front with no creativity. We've sorted that now. Good half back combination, three good half backs in fact with Heremaia as further cover. Great combination down one side with Crooks and Lineham, two for the full back slot, real shame we're losing Briscoe on the other side but still we're well set. We're just lacking down the middle now, Paea coming in and hopefully one other should take care of that. Much better balanced and set up next season so I'll judge the coach at the end of that.

When he took over I thought it would take three years to get right and I think it will. Never going to be a quick fix after years and years of Sharp, Agar and Hetherington.

We are not going to get the best British or one of the best from Australia. They are all at the best British/Australian jobs.

Only way clubs are defined in RL is by their fan base. There are only two clubs bigger than Hull FC in SL.

You missed the word 'fact' off your sentence.

Big clubs consistently win trophies,
Big clubs consistently make a profit.

It's not so much been a debate as you pointing out what a great fan you are.

Only Leeds make a profit

Newcastle united never make money and rarely win trophies. They are a big club in their sport though.
Super league is crying out for another team like hull to challenge the big two or three teams.
Like it or not rovers fans, there are only a few clubs in English rugby league that have the potential for big crowds . Hull are one of those.
I hope gentle is the man for the job. I do trust Pearson though to drive the club forward and make any changes as necessary .
Trouble is, we aren't patient because we've been under performing for years now, not just since the current regime took over .

How's your BIG club doing. Making a profit and winning trophies??

The big difference between our best and worst performances that Gentle pointed out when he joined the club hasn't been narrowed.

I still feel he is the man for the job, though. Still plenty to play for this year.

So there is only 1 big club in British RL then?

As for gentle, I don't see him as the coach of a GF winning team. Don't think he has it in him

Good post.

Well said fella at last someone on hear talking sense

Ah yes, the player who was going to be the real deal under Gentle when we got rid and we said would be a one season wonder.

Hello.

hows peter gentle doing?.I thought he was doing ok, up until he said a few weeks back ( something like) "we are going to build up in the next four matches to the big one in july,he might have just as well have said the next four matches don't matter, its the challenge cup were after!!!?