The one and only good thing about this appointment is that we get rid of another very very average player from the squad. That has to be a good thing and was probably McCrae's first consideration.

Bomber has now "got rid of" Dowes, Radford, Washboard and Lauaki who were all just passengers in an already average looking squad.

Well done Bomber !!

(We now need two forwards and a right centre though)

tbh we have needed an assistant who is respected on and off the field and knows hull backwards and imo we didnt get that with webster

Think that is a little unfair on Webster,from what I have seen of him nobody can accuse him of not being committed to his task.
Although I still think his heart was with Rovers.

Could they at least change the picture of the new assistant coach of Hull FC on the website.

A picture of a toothless skinhead as our new assistant with a link below him.

Only in Hull.

How do people know how " respected " he is within the team ? Or are you guessing because he was the captain ?

Wouldnt have been my choice personally.

My only reservation is that both our Head and Assistant are new to their job roles and have limited experience in their new roles. Although both are obviously talented, their inexperience could be a drawback.

Gentle, inexperienced?!?!?!?!?

Mine either.

Could not of being the coaches decision

I'm actually surprised he's got the time inbetween running his bars.

As a head coach, yes

As a coach, not at all

Great news that he has retired.

Shocking news he is somehow still involved within the club.

Most of the people on here who are praising his appointment are just giving generic reasons such as 'respected'.

What are his credentials to be the number 2 in a side which in Pearson and Gentles words are wanting to challenge for honours ?

I was hoping that with Gentle and McRae coming in would give us a clean sweep of all of the backroom staff however these 3 appointments just reek of jobs for the boys.

Correct. That is all I was saying.

Has coached in the NCL and won the title with East Hull,in the process.Also had a year coaching within the set up at Hull RU tho didn't really like it.Has also been involved with coaching the under 15's at fc.Everyone in coaching has to start somewhere!! Give Radders a chance,and if he fails i'm sure AP will act.

Agree completely. The only positive for me is that we've got him off the playing roster.

well radfords won it all in super league and considering that all the team mates hang around with him tells me that he is well respected

I'm not disputing the fact everyone has to start somewhere however its a massive massive step up from coaching East Hull (who also had Danny Brough coaching there when they were successful) to a number 2 of a super league club.

I'm sure if the position was opened up externally there would have been far more experienced and better candidates for the position than Radford.

james webster went from player to assistant coach, no difference to what radford has done

again, people just love to moan before anything has been prooven on or off the pitch

Yeah because that was super successful

where do most assistant coaches come from?

players who have recently retired!

its ok for you to moan but you've given no alternatives

Probably because they get 25% of the cost of a pint.

James Webster as your example.



Give me strengh!

People would moan if we got Wayne Bennett as assistant!

I said that if the position was opened up externally there would be no chance Radford would be the best candidate.

Or do you think he is the best person who would be interested in the position ?

Hell Chris Thorman's coaching CV is more impressive.

Most ex players move into coaching at their clubs it's a natural progression happens alot in NRL, i think its a good move by the club now for player signings!

another one who offers no alternative!

ok how about the following

mike forshaw at warrington
james lowes at leeds
chester at rovers
andy hay was at cas

all ex players

people like you never happy!

They do and I would have no issue with Radford staying as coach of the 15's or moving up to 18's but to simply come in and be the number 2 of our club is outrageous.

How alarming would this potential situation be: Gentle gets home sick and leaves and we are left with caretaker head coach Radford