Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:08 am  

barham red wrote:

It goes to prove that as fans we know nothing. If the majority had had their way 18 months ago Radford would have been given his marching orders and the cycle of strip and start again would have recommenced. fast forward 18 months and he'll be coach of the year barring a complete melt down and I think most would struggle to put up an argument against it if it happens.

The planets have aligned right for Hull, similar to leicester I suppose, a couple of the usual power houses have collapsed, the others are just not hitting their straps and Hull have managed to win games which a year ago they would've lost.

A lot of credit must go to Tony for assembling a squad that covers itself in most areas, I just hope that if we get through this year that we can follow suit and get RL back to the heady days of the 80's where both teams are challenging each other for trophies.

Personally I think this is Hulls best signing, Motu Tony. He played with the likes of Pritchard and Manu in the NZ team. I cannot help but thinking that will have had an influence on them joining Hull.

I have nothing but admiration for Jamie Peacock as a player and think he will become a huge figure head in the game as years progress, but is he really what your club need? Would the likes of Clint Newton / Mick Vella or even Campese be better placed to be head of recruitment with the contacts they have in the NRL?

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:55 pm  

Watched the semi on zeebruge ferry.no argument from me that hull deserved win overall.the final on paper is 2 best teams this year although catalan looked real deal earlier. warry have much superior backs its just if they can match the forwards..will be a good game.looking back on last year even though they tried to devalue our achievement whilst conviently forgeting their own nilling there I took something from us walking out at Wembley in a final after years of wilderness.yes leeds hammered us but was a great day out in a lot of ways.the lady doing abide with me was a special moment and leeds were ruthless combined with a lot of our guys freezing.the nil hurt more than the 50 imo..but what I remember most is walking out straight after game on concourse and 5 or so fc fans gloating about briscoe etc.i hope Warrington smash them

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:00 pm  

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

Personally I think this is Hulls best signing, Motu Tony. He played with the likes of Pritchard and Manu in the NZ team. I cannot help but thinking that will have had an influence on them joining Hull.

I have nothing but admiration for Jamie Peacock as a player and think he will become a huge figure head in the game as years progress, but is he really what your club need? Would the likes of Clint Newton / Mick Vella or even Campese be better placed to be head of recruitment with the contacts they have in the NRL?

He needs to be given time to do his job, it's takes a couple of years for a management position to bear fruit.

[Mild Rover]

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:14 pm  

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

Personally I think this is Hulls best signing, Motu Tony. He played with the likes of Pritchard and Manu in the NZ team. I cannot help but thinking that will have had an influence on them joining Hull.

I have nothing but admiration for Jamie Peacock as a player and think he will become a huge figure head in the game as years progress, but is he really what your club need? Would the likes of Clint Newton / Mick Vella or even Campese be better placed to be head of recruitment with the contacts they have in the NRL?

IMO Peacock's contacts list is the least of our worries.

I won't judge on this year, based on his having no non-fed spots and presumably very little budget to play with. Our pack desperately needed more than just Clarkson and Mulhern, but maybe there were no other or additional realistic options.

Who the new coach is and the theme of this year's recruitment will be interesting. We need to be bigger, fitter, faster, stronger, smarter and more aggressive. Part of that has to come from recruitment. If he goes primarily for potential again, I'll be concerned that his philosophy is more about giving players a chance, rather than giving our team a chance.

Batley first though, innit?

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 8:33 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

We need to be bigger, fitter, faster, stronger, smarter and more aggressive.

So, just everything then, no problem.

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:28 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

Who the new coach is and the theme of this year's recruitment will be interesting. We need to be bigger, fitter, faster, stronger, smarter and more aggressive.

Nowt wrong with your eyesight then, MR.

I appreciate I have taken the support statements out of the edit above, but as it stands it will win the " Most Blindingly Obvious Post of 2016" award for this forum. Maybe the East Stand faithful could turn it into a banner!

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:42 pm  

craig hkr wrote:

Watched the semi on zeebruge ferry.no argument from me that hull deserved win overall.the final on paper is 2 best teams this year although catalan looked real deal earlier. warry have much superior backs its just if they can match the forwards..will be a good game.looking back on last year even though they tried to devalue our achievement whilst conviently forgeting their own nilling there I took something from us walking out at Wembley in a final after years of wilderness.yes leeds hammered us but was a great day out in a lot of ways.the lady doing abide with me was a special moment and leeds were ruthless combined with a lot of our guys freezing.the nil hurt more than the 50 imo..but what I remember most is walking out straight after game on concourse and 5 or so fc fans gloating about briscoe etc.i hope Warrington smash them

warrington have better half backs but the rest of their back line isn't better than ours. They had russell and evans on the wing yesterday

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:45 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

Who the new coach is and the theme of this year's recruitment will be interesting. We need to be bigger, fitter, faster, stronger, smarter and more aggressive. Part of that has to come from recruitment. If he goes primarily for potential again, I'll be concerned that his philosophy is more about giving players a chance, rather than giving our team a chance.

scruton and danny addy should sort that out then

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:58 pm  

Scrotum was a bit crap yesterday. Heaven help us if he comes here next year.

Danny Addy. Needs a new entry in Wikipedia to read - Blessed only with the tonsorial equivalent of a DT. (canine themed anagram that rhymes with George the Third)

We're doomed. Only 4 more years for Jamies plan to bear fruit. S#it the bed!

Re: wigan v them cc semi tadulala : Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:22 pm  

mitch clark and t-rex should be better but presume you're losing 2 o/s players? Wouldn't be surprised to see HTW playing for you next year