Look everyone , a moron.

He's not the greatest of coaches, I admit, but he does have so pros that you can be pleased about.

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[*This season has seen FC playing some expansive, attacking rugby.[/*:m
[*This season FC have scored 50+ on 5 occaisions.[/*:m
[*In the two seasons where we haven't been as decimated by injuries, we've finished in the playoffs.[/*:m
[*He has a good knowledge of players at all levels of the domestic game (I've noticed that when questioned at the fans forums)[/*:m
[*Was responsible for players like Tom Briscoe joining Hull FC (Peter Sharp gave Briscoe his debut, but Agar scouted him). If you're lucky, he may be able to find another exciting player like this.[/*:m[/list:u

However, there are a few cons that he has.

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[*Failure to recruit players for our weaker areas (ie, halfbacks).[/*:m
[*We haven't won a Cup game against SL opposition in 09, 10, 11. [/*:m
[*Very odd interchanges. [/*:m
[*Seems as though his 'favourites' are guaranteed a spot, regardless of form.[/*:m[/list:u


I wouldn't be expecting miracles, but he won't be too bad for you. Hopefully Wakefield can improve, with a new coach and a better financial situation, but your squad is fairly weak so I wouldn't be expecting great strides immediately. It's unfortunate that his appointment has come late, so he might be unable to make some of the signings that he would have wished to.

You missed the last 30 years then? Everyone has a breaking point.

Come on guys no point fans falling out. Let's see how the lads fair tonite and that may indicate if they are buoyed by Agar's appointment. Think I'd go if I wasn't working

I’m pretty ambivalent about it TBH.

Not so long ago the club went bust, and then plodded along to the inevitable removal from the comp.

I didn’t want Noble, just feel he’s been there, done it. Certainly not Goulding & an Aussie option is usually short term.

Players & Coaches come & go, at least I’ll be watching my team play S.L next year – result.

There seems to be quite a few elated Hull fans right now, but I think the changes at Board level has been a bigger factor than the Rugby side. Whoever they pick to replace Agar has got one hell of a job on.

If the signing of a coach who you haven't even given a chance makes you walk away then I say 'see ya later'. Not much of a supporter in my opinion and to be honest I'll be glad I don't have to share the terraces with you!!

you're wrong there, we were excited by the change of owner because we were confident it would lead to a change in coach, which it has.

Agar has been a spectacular failiure at Hull, coming out and saying "the race for 8th is exciting" was criminal, and phrases like "we need to raise us bar" simply made him look a bit foolish.

He's a good caoch (as has been said) and if he has the right support around him he will improve your league position in the comnig years, but remember, we paid a fee for Westerman and Obst, who have both made big contributions to us finishing anywhere near the playoffs, he has signed players on big money (O'Meley,Berrigan,Fitzgibbon,Long) and I don't think he'll have that kind of cash available at Wakefield.

His short term recruitment will give you an indication of what you can expect next season, hopefully you'll do well and start climbing the league, but the new stadium is key to you really ever being successful in SL.

I was referring to your logic that because he's been poor for you he would automatically do the same here. He may do better here under less pressure and be able to improve us. Some of the more intelligent Hull posters have acknowledged he does have some strengths and the change may do him and us some good. However, I appreciate it's easier and more simplistic to blame Agar for years of underacheivement at Hull and assume the same will happen here, but in reality it's more complicated than that.

Clever move by Agar, instead of 12,000 calling for his head he will only have 6,000 next season

Careful, you'll be joining my Bullying club soon.






Just another in a long line of excuses for the apathetic "fans" of Wakefield to justify them not going, buying Season tickets etc.

I can't believe any true supporter would be unwilling to even give the guy a chance to show what he can do. I know he wasn't everyone's first choice but as I said in an earlier post, maybe he was the best coach that Wakefield Trinity could get at this moment in time.
Maybe, just maybe, he will prove to be an inspired signing and we'll get a team playing rugby that we want to watch. Until he puts out a team in our colours, who can tell???

I'm guessing you don't really understand Wakey speak then!!! Not enough swear words for you lovely Hull folk, is that the problem???

I suppose things could be worse.

A couple of months ago we were in danger of not having a club to support, now we have.

A couple of weeks ago we wre in danger of losing our superleague status, we didn't.

Season tickets for £100.

Improvements to BV opn the way.

Hopefully a positive result from the PI, we could be starting on NM.

If Agar doesn't do well (slow improvement I mean, I don't expect us to be pulling up the trees next season) we can get rid.

I'm still looking forward to next season, it can't be worse than this one.

Added to which, he hasn't given a single young player a debut this season, he has a 40-odd percent win ratio as a head coach and this percentage is somewhere near halved when taking into account only teams in the top 6. Oh, and, we've never won a play off game with him in charge.

You are Gordon Brown and I claim my £5.

You must have made a mistake or had your head in the sand hes not moving across to the poor side hes coming to West Yorks

So your on the fence then head and heart stuff

I'd sort of got my head round it till reading the posts on here now I can't help wondering how they would read if you substitute the word "Agar" for the word "Kear". Still, I can't change the appointment, so good I'll back him. Welcome aboard the rollercoaster.

i am totally underwhelmed, but felt we needed a change and now we have one.

lets just see what next season brings.

Totally agree, I said this one a few different threads before it was announced. I think Agar will benefit massively from a fresh start as much as FC needed a change so I'm sure this parting of ways will suit all concerned.

I'm sure Agar will get you challenging to make the 8 next year, his recruitment (on the whole) for FC has been good so I'm sure he's already thought about possible additions for you, and I have no doubt he will be taking some FC players with him at the end of the year.

I wish him all the best and I'll be following your progress with interest next year.

what a joke what as bradford done in last 3 years, not as much as Hull, Agar a better coach thanyour pile of crap..

Well come Agar, now take us up the league

2 challenge cup finals and a grand final in the space of 3 years.

I am sure Agar will build you a decent squad and secure your future in SL..

Good Luck to all parties.

you will not sing that at the end of next year

Oh well, I hope Peter Gentle makes loads of rubbish recruitment choices and gets the side to perform inconsistantly then we may get to some finals again.

I would hate it if he made a really good side on paper and consistantly settled for mediocrity. Like the Great bloke/great coach that is Richard Agar.

Seriously Agar should be on the telly doing mind control tricks on the streets of Hull/Wakefield

He has never in any way shape or form proved that he is a coach of super league quality