having listened to the commentry and watching the highlights on sky i am left scratching my head as too how one week we can be as woeful as we were against quins and then look so competent against cats , ok so we have 3 quality players back , but is that surly all it was ? do they make the other players improve their attitude and tackling . any thoughts

Although didnt hear much of him on radio, Long will have provided that direction and called the plays, didnt seem to kick much but maybe thats tactics to preserve him.

Fitz just leads by example and obviusloy workrate and steadying of defence.

Tickle well i suppose knocking over the conversions gives you that extra confidence too, lote better being 12-0 than 8-0 etc etc

a wise man once said "all you need is one player who knows how to play rugby and 12 others who will run through brick walls"

Ah,thank you,Grasshopper.

Because we have mediocre 2nd string players, who are not good enough and cannot get motivated by our coach.

Like I have said all week to those who wanted to listen, get some thinkers back on the island and were back in business

The difference is Sean Long.

Organisers who know the game.

Bingo............we put all our eggs in 1 basket with 2 crocked half-backs and its bit us on the arris.........Washy is never a 6 and Turner is average at best.

He provided the direction we needed, which is why we signed him and it allowed other players to do their thing. If we keep him fit and get Horne back I reckon we will go well.

Morning all....Nice to head to work, without all the AntiAgar comments!...
Good solid performance....it all comes down to playing the side you design, that means including your key signings, without Longy and fitz, we are pretty much the same side that has been struggling for direction and leadership for the past ?? seasons...
Get behind the boys....
Welldone lads....Come on you Hull!!

Disagree about Turner.He has got the potential to be a very good player.Just needs to find his best position.

Keeping Long fit will make or break our season,which is a shame but thats the way it is

Thats the case with every club though isn't it? Keep your key player on the field or you'll be fooked