Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:06 am  

Sandro II Terrorista wrote:

Not going to lie, personally gutted that Stan is going, and obviously worse that it's you filthy gets!

Pleased for Stan himself as it's an advancement in his career and any Rovers fan that isn't pleased for anything good that happens for Stan is a pillock.

Best of luck to the one and only Stan.

No animosity to Smith either really, did well for us and is only 55, got a good opportunity to do what he enjoys in building a club. No idea what went on at Rovers but he left us better than when he arrived so I can only be grateful and again, wish him all the best.

Very gracious post. I’m sure it will feel weird seeing Gene with a Hull badge, same as my brain not being able to compute Lee Crooks in Rovers gear for a time.
If it’s any consolation, it will be the person he’s followed here, not a calling after his Hull FC days!

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:33 am  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

We've been talking to a head coach from the Championship and Grix fits the bill. Young, has done a great job at Fax and he played under Smith at Warrington for a few years.

Would be a very astute apppointment by Hull.

Could be Lingard as well. Very good coach at Batley, and unlike Grix, Batley are never really going to trouble the top 2 in that league, so may see it as the next step in his career?

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:35 am  

Tony Smith and Adam Pearson press conference 12:45
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Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:47 am  

Ooo it's all a bit exciting. Hence....it will be an anti-climax, announcements to follow in due course etc.

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:53 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Welcome Tony. Interested to see how such a hugely experienced head coach makes his mark on the club.

Has to be the best signing you have made for a long time.

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:14 pm  

Willie Poching available. He played for Smith at Leeds and was assistant coach to him at Warrington and Rovers.

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:17 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Willie Poching available. He played for Smith at Leeds and was assistant coach to him at Warrington and Rovers.

didnt Rovers fans want rid as he was their defensive coach at the time and had more holes than swiss cheese in defense?

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:36 pm  

number 6 wrote:

didnt Rovers fans want rid as he was their defensive coach at the time and had more holes than swiss cheese in defense?

Think we beat that this last season?

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:05 pm  

https://www.totalrl.com/the-garry-schofield-column-why-tony-smith-is-the-right-man-to-fix-hull-fc-issues/

https://www.totalrl.com/the-garry-schofield-column-why-tony-smith-is-the-right-man-to-fix-hull-fc-issues/

Re: Tony Smith : Mon Sep 12, 2022 4:32 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote: https://www.totalrl.com/the-garry-schofield-column-why-tony-smith-is-the-right-man-to-fix-hull-fc-issues/ He's bang on the money as far as I'm concerned. Too many players hung Brett out to dry and disrespected the fans.

ComeOnYouUll wrote: https://www.totalrl.com/the-garry-schofield-column-why-tony-smith-is-the-right-man-to-fix-hull-fc-issues/ He's bang on the money as far as I'm concerned. Too many players hung Brett out to dry and disrespected the fans.