I know a few people who know Andy Last, and they’re outraged at his treatment. I get it. It must be disappointing when you don’t get the gig after being a loyal servant and helping the club in difficult circumstances.

We needed a change though and AP knew that. In truth it should probably have happened two seasons ago and Andy Last is a victim of that.

I did think he’d be an assistant , but AP evidently wants to go in a different direction. Purtill has a lot of experience, and Gaz Ellis is someone we can’t let leave the club.

Well a memo is used in business and so I wondered if this ill thought out rant had been sent to Hull or AP. Thankfully not.
An email is what would have been sent from your sister.
That's as much as it has to do with eggs thank you.

Reading on the Wire forum there is a bit of bad blood between Hodgson and Smith.

Should make the Derby a bit more entertaining

I think bad blood might be pushing it a bit, Smith didn't pick Bert for the 2015 Grand Final after he'd picked up a bad head knock against Widnes in the opening round of the play offs. Ratchford played really well at full back in the remaining play off games and Smith selected him over Hodgson. His wife then took to Twitter to voice her opinions about Smith.

FWIW I think you've made a good appointment, I watched a couple of Warrington's training sessions during Hodgson's time at the club and he called all the shots, he was like a coach on the pitch. I think you'll be a good side to watch next season, he could be the making of Connor (if he listens). Good luck next season (except at the HJ!)

Thanks for the update, some good insight, much appreciated.

I like the sound of Mrs H. She can do our PR in the week leading up to the Good Friday Derby!

Unfortunately she wont be around as she lives in the South of France

Thought that was odd when I heard it, kids go to school in the south of France.

Sure she'll blow the Cote d'Azur out when she discovers Withernsea.

Yeah, The Eagle will be the clincher

Only after dodging the dog on the promenade.

He's on his way. The gaffer is on the plan

Maybe one reason he was keen to come because i get the impression the family like living in the South of France and i doubt they will come to live in Hull area so he will be able to see them more often.

Will have to quarantine?

Is he even here yet?? Posted a picture at Sydney Airport and then another in Japan on a layover....and then nothing since!

Elite sport has a special exemption from having to quarantine. However, the government is full of Old Etonian's who wouldn't class Rugby League as an elite sport in fact most of them have probably never heard of it.

No - Australia and Japan are on the UK government's travel corridor list.

I know i was a bit grumpy when we first announced our new coach but im firmly in the pro Hodgson camp now - he sounds like the coach weve needed for a very long time! https://hullfc.mysportsonline.uk/?fbcli ... qRpbH9V6mA

I know i was a bit grumpy when we first announced our new coach but im firmly in the pro Hodgson camp now - he sounds like the coach weve needed for a very long time! https://hullfc.mysportsonline.uk/?fbcli ... qRpbH9V6mA

Quote ="Sebasteeno"I know i was a bit grumpy when we first announced our new coach but im firmly in the pro Hodgson camp now - he sounds like the coach weve needed for a very long time! https://hullfc.mysportsonline.uk/?fbcli ... qRpbH9V6mA'" Unless you are signing a Bellamy or a Robinson there is always going to be an element of risk. Hodgson might be inexperienced as a head coach but he ticks a lot of boxes and the more I've seen and heard of him the more impressed I am by him. I think this could turn out to be an excellent appointment.

Quote ="Sebasteeno"I know i was a bit grumpy when we first announced our new coach but im firmly in the pro Hodgson camp now - he sounds like the coach weve needed for a very long time! https://hullfc.mysportsonline.uk/?fbcli ... qRpbH9V6mA'" Unless you are signing a Bellamy or a Robinson there is always going to be an element of risk. Hodgson might be inexperienced as a head coach but he ticks a lot of boxes and the more I've seen and heard of him the more impressed I am by him. I think this could turn out to be an excellent appointment.

I was just going to post on this thread, and read this. My thoughts, exactly.

Quote ="Sebasteeno"I know i was a bit grumpy when we first announced our new coach but im firmly in the pro Hodgson camp now - he sounds like the coach weve needed for a very long time! https://hullfc.mysportsonline.uk/?fbcli ... qRpbH9V6mA'" My thoughts exactly.

Quote ="Sebasteeno"I know i was a bit grumpy when we first announced our new coach but im firmly in the pro Hodgson camp now - he sounds like the coach weve needed for a very long time! https://hullfc.mysportsonline.uk/?fbcli ... qRpbH9V6mA'" My thoughts exactly.

He certainly comes across as very assured

The more I see, the more I like

He's certainly coming across as bright, articulate and hungry. Looking forward to seeing what he can do with this group. It will clearly be a different dynamic to the Radford/Last era

I pick up a no-nonsense vibe as well.

With his NRL experience, and who he’s worked under, I think it’s looking a better appointment as times goes on, and the more we hear of his philosophy.

Plus he brought Reynolds with him!

good to see he looks at the camera when being interviewed,not like radford,anywhere but at the camera.

Heard AL starts his new job soon just down the M62