While I warmed to Andy Last and the obvious job he did in turning us around, I'm quite pleased with this appointment, those who are underwhelmed need to get abit more realistic, when the sky deals reducing by 240k and we've lost a fortune in gate receipts etc we were never signing an expensive Aussie coach.

This for me after hearing people's opinions of him is he next best thing, he may be a gamble , he may turn out crap, but looks like he knows his stuff tactically and seems a real student of the game. So will hopefully solve a lot of the things we bemoan on here regularly. Itl also be good to have a fresh pair of eyes with no biased who can release what needs releasing and identify and hopefully sign quality in the areas we need to improve.

Fingers crossed he's got a good halfback in mind.

Hodgson certainly comes across well in that Radio Humberside interview. Confident and eloquent. Seems to know what he wants and what he expects.

Got to admit i am yes - yesterday i was like wtf as weve had too many failed assistants but today after seeing that video i feel much better about it

I wanted the club to go Australian and as bad as i feel for Last i didnt want us to go down that route so yeah im now 100% behind Hodgson and FC and the new era!

Have to say I’m impressed with Hodgsons interviews so far. What seems clear from what BH has said is that he will demand the players put 100% into what they do at all times.
Also alluded to inconsistency can be down to level of effort put in to training.
Think some players may find it a bit of an awakening.

I just hope they don't do what they did with Peter Sharp and stage a bit of a rebellion because things get too strict, look at the decline that happened when he left.

After Radders and Lasty.
Will the players call him Bretters !!
Always summed up the players attitude for me.
He’s the Gaffer not their besty.

Dont underestimate the impact Gaz Ellis will have now his coaching position is confirmed.

Ive not seen anything about the backroom being confirmed ?

In Brett Hodgsons interview with radio Humberside he said Ellis is going to be the defence coach and Purtill the attack.

"I’m very confident with having both Gareth and Kieron in there in assistant roles and we can move forward".

Hodgson looks better qualified in terms of the depth and variety of his experience than Radford when he took over and he gave us two Challenge Cup wins. I look forward to what we might achieve with him in charge and am happy with the appointment.
Thanks to Andy Last for what he has done in very difficult circumstances. If he wants to stay he I hope he is happy with whatever position the club can offer; alternatively it may be time to take a bold step elsewhere in which case I wish him well.

lol he has never failed n his coaching career ? was a top player and man of steel so never failed as a player ? he should bring a more attacking brand of rugby as a former pivot imo so i am optimistic . i remember shaul improving after a couple of training sessions with him under radders so what might he achieve with our Jake ?

Been impressive in the interviews I’ve heard

Doesn’t sound like he’ll take any nonsense and has high expectations. Looking forward to seeing what he can do.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ch-4745665 "I’ve never ever been alongside a player that read the game quite like him.”

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/r ... ch-4745665 "I’ve never ever been alongside a player that read the game quite like him.”

I like to ask all those who say we should have got better than Hodgson what super coaches are available

There's ERM then there's thingy then there's uno thens there that bloke then there's thingamajig

Andy Last.

Sandercock?

Here is part of a memo from my sister in Hull who has been, along with my brother -in - law, a Hull pass holder for many decades.

"Feel sorry for Andy Last - he transformed the team since Radford left. Anyway we've got Brett Hodgson and a couple of days since his contract announcement he is already sounding off how good he's going to make FC next season,blar blar blar, wish he would show the fans how good he can make them instead of saying he will,does my head in - rant over."

I have missed details of Hodgson's contract. How long is he here for?

Wait a minute there Fred, I as quite a few presumably on this forum have been season ticket holders for decades as well, and whilst Andy has done a fantastic job in adversity, the majority will agree our whole organisation has needed a complete overhaul for quite some time, unfortunately these situations create collateral damage, and Andy has become the victim of this situation.

But AP as owner must decide the best direction we must take, he pays his money, he takes his chance.
as season ticket holders, we all want the best for our club, time will tell if the right decisions have been made,

Hodgson has a three year deal, and good luck to him.

Three year deal

I’m glad he’s aiming higher. I’d be worried if he said he would be happy with finishing sixth again. He can’t do too much practically at the moment .

So who was this memo too?

My wife and myself. What has that to do with the price of eggs?

I don't think he can" show" anything until March 2021, so until then, like all clubs, we'll have the pre season build up which needs to have a positive tone to engage supporters.

Spoken like a true Rovers fan, all Last's experience is at Hull, just listen to Hodgsons interview, he has been so proactive in his coaching career, has worked under some too coaches. I think it will do Last some good to move yo another club, maybe the Newcastle job would be good for him to experience another club.