well played lad. also a mention to Hadley who I think brings more than Thompson or washy imo

When interviewed he admitted that his pre-season was poor and Radford wasn't pleased with him but he his determined to work hard to secure his place.

Big enough (excuse the pun) to admit he made bad decisions, hopefully he really knuckles down now. Has all the talent in the world and could be a cracking 6

Well done to the lad,he's had some stick, some of it over the top.The kids a talent and a lot of people give him a hard time,all the lad wants to do is play for Hull.Maybe his weight is a problem but lets get behind the lad,all the rubbish spoken about him on here can't do much for his morale

I think the lads a talent and he can be as good as he wants to be, sport is not just about talent which he has in abundance, its about desire and dedication making sacrifices to get to where you want to be, its up to him now to do that if he does he could be a world beater well played tonight

He is a talent. Needs our support.

Good game - deserved MoM.

Fickle

I must admit I never saw that performance coming, but proved he was the right choice. Great defending, long range kicks that turned them around, took on the line, great passing game. Well done.

He's always had the talent to put in good performances. Last night Widnes didn't test him for pace or fitness which allowed him to shine.

Houghton was the better field kicker last night IMO but one of Abdull's better games definitely. Up to him to kick on from there.

i would seriously play him at 6 in the final. Carlos is not doing anything at 6 at the moment. Abdull sets up tries for fun

That pass for Yeamo to set Tali up was sublime!

You joking arnt you pal??? He will get ripped apart at wembley with his one on one defence.

he is defensively better than Sneyd Steve. Just dont have him isolated like he was against Cas. Look at Tuimavave's defence against Cas, his was awful too - pushed off far too many times. It tightened up 2nd half against Cas and didnt miss a tackle last night

If Sneyd injured he will play otherwise he won't play in the 17

if he plays next week against cats and has a stormer like last night, it will be a big call to leave him out, interesting times on what might be our 17?

Abbo simply cannot defend on the fringes where fast players will run around him with ease, as Cas did, but defending up the middle he is doing very well. Let's not forget he hasn't had much of a run in the first team but you can't deny that as a half back, he played better than Leon has all season.

Besides, Sneyd's defence isn't all that good either.

Genuine question

How many play makers are top notch defensively?

there is not the ideal world of the all round complete player.

I think some of the criticism of Adbull on here is been OTT. He is never going to be a twig or lightning fast, but he can put a player through a gap, has a reasonable look kicking game, can beat a man with his step and can score barge over tries against smaller defenders.

Radford has already confirmed subject to injuries that he knows his wembley 17 apart from one bench spot.
he also said Snyed and Tuimavave will be the halfs

Abdull before Pritchard if i had my way for the final

The kids a talent & fair play to him for admitting he's made some wrong choices , I don't think he'll have many chances left , Needs to knuckle down and make some right choices come pre- season .

Like many I was hoping this was going to be a breakout season for Abdull but its not really happened for him. I think he's done enough to get a new contract but I wouldn't have him in my best 17. Yet.

Is there any news on contracts? We have a few U23s without a deal.

A few U23s signed up here.... www.hullfc.com/news/2016-05-27-n ... wn-players

A few U23s signed up here.... www.hullfc.com/news/2016-05-27-n ... wn-players

Quote ="ccs"A few U23s signed up here.... www.hullfc.com/news/2016-05-27-n ... wn-players'" Cheers, I must have missed that news. The sticky thread needs updating. Abdull and HTW are the noticeable absentees on that list.

Quote ="ccs"A few U23s signed up here.... www.hullfc.com/news/2016-05-27-n ... wn-players'" Cheers, I must have missed that news. The sticky thread needs updating. Abdull and HTW are the noticeable absentees on that list.

I'm all up for well constructed and thought out debate but behave.