You would think that after 20 something games including those in the cup, that the defence would have been sorted out by now, unfortunately its only improved slightly if at all.
The fact is, we now have I believe, the second worst defence in super league which is simply unacceptable in my opinion and someone has to take the blame plus the consequences of that statistic.
I wonder if Neil Hudgell was referring to a possible change in that dept when he commented on the radio yesterday, that some changes would be made to the backroom staff at some point between now and the beginning of next season.

hudgel said something on radio roverside yesterday about some coaches moving on and some new ones coming in. poching doesn't seem to have added much to your club

I hate doing this but I have to agree with you we need someone to put some steel into the players especial the pack

And here I was dreaming that the clubs academy had now been rated as good with more homgrown players playing for Hull KR then we've had since joining the Super League.

As for facilities we've a brand new 8 million pound stand, granted not all financed by the club.But we've also extended the East stand at the cost of £400k along with a massive overhaul of the physio, doctors and changing rooms, new floodlights also which all cost huge sums but go ahead you obviously know nothing about Hull Kingston Rovers

No idea who El Red supports but pretty sure he's not a Salford fan as don't ever recall seeing him post on our board.

Oh and it's spelt Koukash... I'm sure you're still attempting the highly amusing play on words with his name rather than generally just being illiterate. HTH.

Cheers

*cough* no comment *cough*

FWIW I think you goys will be fine if you end up in the middle 8's with us. I only fear for Wakey out of the SL teams likely to be involved. I'd love Leigh to fook up big style tho... I really enjoy watching them play but their fans are arrogant beyond comprehension! ;(

Sounded like hudgel is relying on jamie peacock to pretty much do everything to transform the club from bottom 4 easybeats to top 4 contenders

I bet it's an appointment you'd wish your club had made eh jake a proven winner got to be a good thing

Personally, i think it needs to go further than just this. i think Paul Hatton & Billy Mallinson need replacing.
I think Rovers have looked undercooked in terms of fitness for the last 2 seasons at least. I just don't think they're being prepared to be in peak condition to start a SL Season and are playing catch up fitness wise from the off. this all has the snowball effect of:

Missing tackles.
Losing defensive shapes & structures.
Giving away silly penalties via laziness.

The defence and fitness levels are very much codependent, if you don't sort both then you can't sort either.

I've said for the last 2 seasons opening matches that Leeds have looked far fitter, in far better condition than Rovers, yet both squads had the same timeframe in which to prepare their players.

The Head Coach needs to take responsibility for this too though as i would like to think that he gives the ok to the training plans submitted by the conditioners.

Paul Hatton left about three weeks ago.

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Good, only Mallinsons P45 to sort then.

Not sure at this stage. Looks good on paper but as great as he's been on the field he has no experience off it currently. It's one think working in an elite sporting environment and another creating one.

But he can not be any worse then what we have I think he will do a good job

I can't belive some of the drivel I am reading. What club have you been watching? We started this season with nearly a complete new team with most pundits saying we would struggle. We never had the two big impact forwards we planed to have in round one yet we have beaten every side except Leeds & Cas, have played some very very entertaining rugby are still in the cup & may yet make the top 8. This team & the way they play is a complete breath of fresh air compared to last year & they will only get better. We always knew this year would be a transition & any level of success would be a bonus. My only complaint with this season is the RFL's ridiculus fixture backlog caused by making the bottom 4 play an extra cup round. I am looking forward to next year after a few signs of what they can do.