I think its significant that he hasn't got another NRL berth after being sacked by the Roosters.

I would also suggest that some of the pupils have gone on to be better and more successful coaches than their teacher.

Also question marks over his age. At 59 would he willing to come back to the UK for a third time and how long would he be willing to stay?

I do however agree with you that if Gentle goes we do need a proven Head Coach.

He's to busy getting into arguments with players dads on twitter.

This pretty much sums up my thinking and why I believe Gentle should get another year.

I believe he had enough of the NRL, if he came to us, I'd insist he appointed an assistant coach to inherit the structures instilled ,and to continue in the same fashion.

IMO, A lot of players in the squad, need serious one-one coaching in decision making, decoy runners, passing technique. etc.

I watched Salford at the KC a few weeks,ago, their passing,off-the ball movement, was superior to us.(same as KR)
Noble has only been there 3/4 months, I know they lost, but at least you can see improvement. in attack.

Very good post. PG will be here next season whatever happens in the playoffs, next season will determine his fate longer term.

Good post. I'm on the fence re gentle. He's had some misfortune with injuries but seemingly we still have the same fundamental flaws we have had for years. Has to have a really good start to next season for me or he'll be gone

Just keep rememdering the first half against Leeds at home.

We were SOOO slick & incisive, dummy runners, pinpoint passing & a brutal defence. I really thought we had turned the corner - can't believe the disintegration of the progress that was so evident that night.

Keep wondering about potential unrest in the squad ?

Still no update on Tom Briscoe ?

Briscoe's gone. likely leeds but also rumours re wigan and rovers

I'd stick with PG for next season. We need some stability and there have been enough signs this season, that we can compete. No reason to get rid of Gentle. Last season we came 6th and 5th/6th/7th/8th plus Wembley would have been deemed progress by most at the stat of the season. I would however expect Top 5 plus a Cup Run, to be delivered

In the event he did move on, I'd have Bri Smith back to tomorrow. It would be unfinished business. He was a great motivator turning avearge club players like Andy Dannatt and Paul Eastwood into GB Internationals within a season.

I don't think there is unrest in the squad, the team seem to be playing for each other and putting the effort in.

its the complete lack of an attacking game and basic errors (not just at Wembley all season) that are my biggest concerns.

I would see a poor cup final defeat plus an 8th place finish as a very disappointing season.

Ive been saying this for six months now and been berated by many. Suddenly it seems the pennys finally dropping

Seb your default position is to moan and look on the downside! You wouldn't want success, if you ever had it it would be the wrong success.

You go missing when things are looking good and as soon as it takes a down turn your straight back "I told you we were !".

Everybody who has only met you on here can't believe you're a Hull fan.

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Yep.