Clever lad was Bailey qualified solicitor last I heard he was working for a Manchester solicitors setting up a sports law practice.

As for Whiting, if its true, it would be a sensible move for him (as he said to me when he went, he didn't want to go to Leigh but he is at an age when he wants to try and secure first team rugby on a regular basis which we couldn't guarantee), but it would be a sad, sad day for the FC and as Mrs B says we need a proper send off for him if true.

Hope it is true in some ways - will struggle to get a game in front of Hadley, Thompson et al and there are top class second rowers in front of them. If he gets a deal it will keep him in the playing side of the game which can only be good. As Mrs B says if true then hope the club give him a proper send off been a superb club man and player for us.

I would have liked to see him back for a last hurrah in the black and white shirt.

He's been a great servant to the club - Yeamo now the last of the class of 2005?

Sad day. One of my all time FC heroes is Rich Whiting. Rarely put a foot wrong in a variety of positions, did everything numerous FC coaches asked of him in 12 years. Also a consummate professional having no doubt been subjected to working with players over the years who were less so. Best of luck Rich.

Is this the new Hull FC, no longer keeping players on the books for sentimental reasons?

Thank you superman!!! great memories especially the Bai we got in the 2005 final

Sad news. Best of luck Rich been a great servant to Hull FC.

For me he should be in the clubs hall of fame, fantastic player over the years and I dont think i ever saw him let the club down once when playing.

Good Luck Rich

[urlhttp://www.hullfc.com/article/44906/club-wish-whiting-well-as-he-makes-move-to-leigh[/urlOfficial confirmed by the club, all the best Rich, easiest try in a CC final!!

Hope he can come to one of our home matches so we can give him a good send off.

Gutted to see Superman go especially with not being able to give him a proper send off.

Would love the club to have been able to keep him at the club in a coaching role as his knowledge of the game is invaluable and although maybe not in the world class bracket he should rightly go down as an all time great at Hull FC.

Terrific servant to the club, very sad to see him leave.
The very very best of luck to Rich and his family for the future. Hope we get chance to give him a proper send off

Maybe set up an unofficial Rich Whiting appreciation day, pick a Leigh match when FC are not playing and go across I know I'd be up for it.

Goof post, I would be up for that

Good Luck Richard

Great post and great idea. Your opportunity would be Sunday 1st May , We play Batley at home 3pm KO.
You guys play on the Friday 29th April at home to Catalan.

Our next home game after that is the 12th June against Fev and you guys play wire away that day.

The next available one at home is on the 3rd July when we play the Bulls. HTH




And by the way - He's been brilliant for us. It's a fantastic signing, And I'm glad he's settled in for us.

For me this is a sad day for Hull FC for Richard Whiting is a hero that ranks amongst the best loved ever, of our players over the 60 or so years I've been around the Club.

He was always such a selfless individual who would do anything in any position for our Club. Never the out and out superstar he is still for me a real 'Hall of Famer' And although I know that there is no room for sentiment in sport a modicum of sentimentality from time to time never goes amiss.

For me this is so different to when say Horney retired because we all knew that was coming, we prepared for it and he left the Club to retire. This is somewhat of a surprise coming as it does mid season and it will not be long before someone says "I wish Whiting was here!"

He always gave his all and had great vision as a player, but he had some special qualities too. Whether it was being the go to man at short kick-off's or that amazing ability he always had of being able to hone in on any loose ball that fell within 6 or 7 yards of him, he was a very special player for us!! I helped a little with his Testimonial and he was a top bloke off the field too! I'll really miss him! I hope everyone on here will do as I have and contact the owner or the Club and request that they invite Richard to the Catalan game, so that before the game we can pay proper tribute to his selfless service to our Club.

Sad day for me, I liked Richard Whiting!

Guess if we beat Toulouse on Saturday, you'll want Leigh at your place in the next round, you win easily, and Superman Whiting scores for us !!!

A real FC man and it will seem strange seeing Stilts in another club's shirt. As I understand it, he's still on loan to the end of the season and I think it would be great if Radders could recall him to the fold for one last appearance before he becomes a Leigh player permanently. He would get a great send off from the fans and it would be a fitting farewell to one of our favourite sons.

Richard was one of those FC players that have turned up from time to time over our history. Not the world's greatest, not the flashiest, not the biggest hitting, the best passer, the best kicker nor and I feel unjustly referred to as not the fastest.

What he was and still is is a player that came across as a totally honest professional with integrity, gave his all, rarely had a bad game and would play without a murmur wherever he was asked and do a plenty fine job at it. Slot in at fullback after a stint at prop, where's RW, kick goals a couple of years after his last, yep that Richard again, he must be considered the greatest versatility player ever in living memory if not ever in the history of the game.

Not deemed good enough to be a full international by those who select such, yet he would have done far better than some of the cack that have let down the country when pulling on the jersey!
He most definitely will go down as a club legend and rightly deserves a proper send off at a home game if at all possible, to a packed house before the derby game as Leigh aren't playing until the Sunday would be fitting.
Proper old faithful.

Surely one of the best Hull players of the Super League era. Hardworking, professional and committed, intelligent and skilful, versatile beyond belief. Only lacking in pace, but for which he would have been a superstar.
His opportunities were always going to be limited this season due to the strength and depth of our squad and I think he would have gone at the end of the season anyway.
Thanks Rich and all the best for the future.

Couldn't put it any better Chris!

If they have an away game closer to Hull you'd probably get even more attending. Work permitting, I'd be there!

Dobbins in the middle 8s??

Leeds in the middle 8s??

I feel quite sad we won't have the chance to say goodbye and thank you officially. Rich Whiting is a professional, never any rumour about his behaviour off the pitch and came across as a genuine bloke. Our loss is Leigh's gain. Good luck Rich and thank you.