Clever lad was Bailey qualified solicitor last I heard he was working for a Manchester solicitors setting up a sports law practice.

As for Whiting, if its true, it would be a sensible move for him (as he said to me when he went, he didn't want to go to Leigh but he is at an age when he wants to try and secure first team rugby on a regular basis which we couldn't guarantee), but it would be a sad, sad day for the FC and as Mrs B says we need a proper send off for him if true.

Hope it is true in some ways - will struggle to get a game in front of Hadley, Thompson et al and there are top class second rowers in front of them. If he gets a deal it will keep him in the playing side of the game which can only be good. As Mrs B says if true then hope the club give him a proper send off been a superb club man and player for us.

I would have liked to see him back for a last hurrah in the black and white shirt.

He's been a great servant to the club - Yeamo now the last of the class of 2005?

Sad day. One of my all time FC heroes is Rich Whiting. Rarely put a foot wrong in a variety of positions, did everything numerous FC coaches asked of him in 12 years. Also a consummate professional having no doubt been subjected to working with players over the years who were less so. Best of luck Rich.

Is this the new Hull FC, no longer keeping players on the books for sentimental reasons?

Thank you superman!!! great memories especially the Bai we got in the 2005 final

Sad news. Best of luck Rich been a great servant to Hull FC.

For me he should be in the clubs hall of fame, fantastic player over the years and I dont think i ever saw him let the club down once when playing.

Good Luck Rich

rlhttps://www.hullfc.com/article/44906/club-wish-whiting-well-as-he-makes-move-to-leighrlOfficial confirmed by the club, all the best Rich, easiest try in a CC final!!

Hope he can come to one of our home matches so we can give him a good send off.

Gutted to see Superman go especially with not being able to give him a proper send off.

Would love the club to have been able to keep him at the club in a coaching role as his knowledge of the game is invaluable and although maybe not in the world class bracket he should rightly go down as an all time great at Hull FC.

Terrific servant to the club, very sad to see him leave.
The very very best of luck to Rich and his family for the future. Hope we get chance to give him a proper send off

Maybe set up an unofficial Rich Whiting appreciation day, pick a Leigh match when FC are not playing and go across I know I'd be up for it.

Goof post, I would be up for that

Good Luck Richard

Great post and great idea. Your opportunity would be Sunday 1st May , We play Batley at home 3pm KO.
You guys play on the Friday 29th April at home to Catalan.

Our next home game after that is the 12th June against Fev and you guys play wire away that day.

The next available one at home is on the 3rd July when we play the Bulls. HTH


And by the way - He's been brilliant for us. It's a fantastic signing, And I'm glad he's settled in for us.