Rovers just announced Stanley Gene has been released from his contract to pursue another opportunity

Me too. Think he would make an outstanding S&C coach. Just hope he is staying as would be a huge loss if he goes.

Totally agree, Ellis would be a huge loss to the club and would be very surprised and disappointed if he was dispensed with. I think the club and Ellis have been in a state of flux since his playing retirement and although he's been given a coaching role I'm not sure the lack of structure under the Hodgson regime and the inexperience at the top helped Ellis at all.
I think under the guidance of Smith, Ellis would certainly make much more of an impact on the team.

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.

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.

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!

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?

Tony Smith and Adam Pearson press conference 12:45
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Ooo it's all a bit exciting. Hence....it will be an anti-climax, announcements to follow in due course etc.

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

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?

Think we beat that this last season?

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He's bang on the money as far as I'm concerned.
Too many players hung Brett out to dry and disrespected the fans.

Wire fan in peace....

Really good appointment for you men, would have him back at the HJ in a heartbeat. I also think he will sort Connor out for you, he certainly turned Briers round for us.

Does Connor need sorting out?

One of our best performers, theres a fair few players who need sorting out apart from Connor.

I find it intriguing fans looking in always thonk Connors thr problem, what do you make of Taylor, Shaul, Houghton and Groffins performances

I think what he means is Smith can get the best out of Connor on a more regular basis.

Briers was a good player for Wire before Smith arrived, but Smith helped him raise his game.

I think Connor is seen as being key to any near-term success Hull might have and still at his peak. There’s also a perception that Connor’s not great under pressure or when the going gets tough. If Smith can change that perception, there’s still a sense Connor could become a more valuable asset to the team. It’ll be interesting to see if Connor starts to tone down some of his pantomime villain stuff - I’m not sure Smith will be keen on that and he might think it a distraction.

Could make or break Wynne, playing under TS

Appreciate the two mature replys, some good points there.

I do personally think Connor gets frustrated with the lack of professionalism and effort around him at times and cant blame him, but as i say theres a fair few players who needs sorting before you get to tweaking Connor.

I think with some proper attacking structures from Smith and discipline instilled he l thrive

Hopefully the former. The lad certainly has talent but think there’s question marks over attitude and discipline.
Prefer Cameron Scott personally. He looked in great shape when he came back for the last 2 games and looked like he had put a bit of size on too.
Often wonder how he would have gone had he not picked that injury against Salford because he was outstanding before having to go off.

The way he was treated under Hodgson , I'm surprised the kid is still here . Hopefully under Smith , Wynne will flourish.

And so Jake, by far our best player, is on the way out !
That's just like when we lost Tevita Vaikona, Lee JAckson etc
What a crazy decision if he goes

It does feel like that doesn't it? But, if Jake is adamant that he won't sign beyond his current deal it does make sense to try to cash in on him now, in order to be able to sign players that could offer the team a more balanced look. Either way, I'll be gutted when he does leave, given us some great memories and always wound up the opposition, often without trying!