It was only ever going to be for a year and lets face it he's hardly pulled up any trees.

Agreed but think we would have seen a much better player had he played 9.

I'd probably him rather stay, but said last week, wouldn't be bothered if any first team players except young lads left, as long as they are replaced my the right players in the right positions, I still stick by that.

When selected at 9, ball in hand, he's miles better than Houghton.. IMO.
(Defensively Houghton was the best in the comp.)
Playing as a 6 on as a right edge pivot, totally wasted in that position.

Maybe there is sufficient cover, at the moment
Morgan Smith, Danny Houghton, & Balmforth,Hodgson.

Apparently NB was unhappy with the coaching, had a meeting with Clarke and is off. Okunbor might be following.

Stop it now, think this might just finish me off.

I don't mind Brown leaving if we use his quota spot properly.
If we can get a decent genuine 7 and a good 2nd rower to replace Brown and Hoy then we will have a better balance to the team.

Full backs - Walker, Litten Hoy
Halves - New 7, Trueman, Charles, Smith (if necessary)
Hookers - Houghon, Balmforth, Hodgson, Smith

We will look better in the halves with a genuine 7 and also stronger in the back row. I admit Brown at 9 was the best we had, but overall I think we would still look better going forward thanks to a new 7 and 11.

With Hull Live saying we have targets at 7 and 11, I'd be interested to know who targeted them. Was it players Smith identified before parting ways, or is it James Clarke who has picked them.

hopefully Balmforth will get his chance to shine.....no more Lane or Cator at 9 either!

Knowing our luck the new guy in charge will probably fancy the idea of trying Herman Ese'Ese at 9.

to 'bolster' this doesn't mean a takeover is happening? dan clearly states this in the article

Good, I suspect Brown was only here for a season anyway. Better to get business done early and have some cash to spend this summer on 2025 transfers

He meant coach, why would an owner choose who plays hooker?