www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html You've got to admire the bloke for speaking his mind, although the detail is not as sensational as the headline. What better way to stoke up the interest in our first fixture !

www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague ... tlead.html You've got to admire the bloke for speaking his mind, although the detail is not as sensational as the headline. What better way to stoke up the interest in our first fixture !

yes it is

I would prefer he didn't give Saint's ammunition ahead of the game, however reading his actual comments he only says Saints will struggle if they get injuries, which is pretty much correct for most teams!

Intresting that he thinks it could be us challenging Leeds.

Don't be fooled. He's a charmer. He will say that because he plays for you. Not that it won't be true. But take his soundbites with a pinch of salt. He's loves to play his audience, it's part of his charm (and also sometimes the most frustrating part of his character).

A player with a bit of charisma who recognises the importance of keeping the fans onside. That'll do for me.

Sounds good to me.You can't beat a bit of confidence.Let the mind games begin.

Think your looking into it a bit too deep TBH. I want Long to talk it up as much as he can just as I do Fitz and O'Meley. We know they can walk the walk cos history proves it, lets hope it rubs off on their undoubted talented team mates eh?

If that had been a Rovers player he would have been a smug bxxxxxxd!

but it wasnt so why bring it up???

Missed the point. If it had been a rovers player talking like that he would have been ridiculed. Because its long he's a trooper.

don't they need to win a trophy or trophies to be smug?

The smug part being they will miss him. I'll wager they finish above Hull, wanna take it?

You didn't actually read the article, did you?

You following me around?

Maybe he's intrigued by stupidity?

Difference is, Long has won more on his own that the entire rovers squad. He has earned the right to talk the talk.

You're posting a lot. You're going to get a few answers, some from the same people.

And stop deflecting - you just made a fool of yourself by not reading what Long actually said before jumping in to slate him.

erm you are on the HULL FC forum

he may be an ugly scruffy ba$%*rd but hes been there an bought the t-shirt hasnt he, i wont deny that.

Nah, I'm not. Longy was with us for 12 years. We all know what he's like! But he's a great character to have on your team and he'll work hard for you.

thats what we need and have been lacking the last 2 seasons

ha ha ha, good old longy. What better way to to prepare for the opening game. Its like when some one asked him at the fans forum if he thinks saints are a team on the decline and he answered "i hope so", i admire his honesty and it's just the way he is... LONGY LONGY LONGY!!!