Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:20 pm  

Think this shows how bad our squad is Trouble is can not see it been any better next year

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:26 pm  

alegend wrote:

Think this shows how bad our squad is Trouble is can not see it been any better next year

I think it shows how big our squad is! When you look at the players missing, yet the 17 that will turn out should at least be competitive, it's about time the players that actually take to the field actually put on some kind of a performance, not be 20 nil down after 20 minutes, then a comeback and sob story because we couldn't quite do it! Let's at least hope we can go toe to toe for the first 60 then see where that takes us........

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:30 pm  

Dunkirk Spirit wrote:

I hope you are right, but they still have some match winners in their squad

6. Jake Connor
9. Danny Houghton
14. Albert Kelly
22. Josh Bowden
33. Ratu Naulago

Josh Bowden has never been called a match winner in his life!

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:36 pm  

Wildmoggy wrote:

I think it shows how big our squad is! When you look at the players missing, yet the 17 that will turn out should at least be competitive, it's about time the players that actually take to the field actually put on some kind of a performance, not be 20 nil down after 20 minutes, then a comeback and sob story because we couldn't quite do it! Let's at least hope we can go toe to toe for the first 60 then see where that takes us........

Maybe they're confused and not receiving the right direction from the coaching staff, see how easy it is to apportion blame.

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:43 pm  

[quote="little wayne69"]Maybe they're confused and not receiving the right direction from the coaching staff, see how easy it is to apportion blame.[/quote

Well if it's another heavy defeat then I fail to see how anybody can make excuses, there's a way to lose games, it would be nice to see some entertaining rugby win lose or draw, it would make a nice change to be entertained......

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:03 pm  

Wilde 3 wrote:

Josh Bowden has never been called a match winner in his life!

Him and Houghton have been poor for a couple of years.

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:09 pm  

There shouldn't be any excuses Wildmoggy which was my point, and my sarcasm was not intended at you btw, it would be good to see some entertaining rugby but when the players and the coaching staff aren't singing from the same song sheet then we have a problem, fans can sugar coat it all they want with the usual excuses over finances and injuries but there was no mention of these three week ago, either 30 players have got it wrong or the coaching staff, difficult for the CEO who has to keep finding the money for extra players while also asking players to take a pay cut, I'm sure that won't help matters either unfortunately.

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:15 pm  

upthecats wrote:

Our first team?i know Hull are weakened but don’t forget when looking through our squad, there’s no...

Johnstone
Miller
Fifita
K.Wood
Arona
Ashurst
Batchelor

Kirmond
Atkins
Brough

I know the latter three may have played their last game but at the start of the season the majority of those would have been in any 17 so let’s not kid ourselves our first team are playing their 2nd team...

Surprised at a few of those missing after the extra week off we had but there ya go...

The question is are they actually injured or is some cases just being rested. If it is the latter then I honestly believe we are reducing our chances of winning albeit with the team Hull have put out we should regardless.

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:19 pm  

So looking at the probable line ups and the backs...we’re assuming Hull are weak there and we have the edge. Who comes out on top of matching against each other?

Gigot v Wynne

Senior v Swift
Tupou v Fonua
Lyne v Scott
Kay v Naulago

Hampshire v Connor
Jowitt v Kelly

I’d say two clear for us...one about equal and the rest to Hull, so we might not have the big advantage everyone seems to think?

It’s a huge pressure game for both coaches and will probably come down to who handles the pressure most...

Re: Hull FC 10th September : Tue Sep 08, 2020 3:23 pm  

upthecats wrote:

So looking at the probable line ups and the backs...we’re assuming Hull are weak there and we have the edge. Who comes out on top of matching against each other?

Gigot v Wynne

Senior v Swift
Tupou v Fonua
Lyne v Scott
Kay v Naulago

Hampshire v Connor
Jowitt v Kelly

I’d say two clear for us...one about equal and the rest to Hull, so we might not have the big advantage everyone seems to think?

It’s a huge pressure game for both coaches and will probably come down to who handles the pressure most...

Has Chester come out and stated that's the position Gigot, Hampshire, and Jowitt will play in, or like others are you just assuming that