Out of interest does RH have a place in anyone's starting 17 next year?

For me no, the only reason I can see him starting is if we don't get a full back.

He has been a great servant to the club but I think his best is behind him unfortunately.

Would be a shame for him to be pushed down the pecking order and go our with a whimper.

No, if he does, then our recruitment has failed.

I see him as our fullback. The only fullback we've been linked to is McDonnell and I rate Horne higher than him in that position.

I'd say no, but that is purely due to his injury record. In fairness his last few performances have been very good, I just don't think he'll be fit enough to be first choice all season.

agree with last post although he may well surprise us all!!
Horne has had some serious injuries that any sportsman would find hard to come back from but come back he has AND recently has been doing very well and looked a natural FB , he joins the line well, still has decent pace and is fearless in the tackle, could be a new life line for him at FB
will he last all season???? maybe not

Horney has some very good attributes that suit the fullback role. However natural full backs don't stand still and watch a ball bounce like he does.

Well if Seymours move to London comes off and our targets don't, he could be in the halves again next year.

you're referring to the high ball brough put in last weekend i guess?

that kick would have confused a few fullbacks as it was one of the only decent kicks brough put in that night

Horney has some very good attributes that suit the fullback role. However natural full backs don't stand still and watch a ball bounce like he does.'"

Look I've already said Horney has many good attributes but IMO he, especially when under pressure doesn't have the natural instincts that a top full back has. He can be very hesitant when dealing with all types of kicks. There was a chip over against Huddersfield that if it wasn't for Foster covering could well have resulted in a score. I would prefer us to get a specialist fb and use Horney as cover.

He's been great there and even at his age will only improve. Anyone would have struggled under Broughs bomb. You could pick out 1 poor moment for every player in that game.

Surely the issue is - who is there that's better? McDonnell? Worth a quota spot? What have people seen in him to think he's a better option than Horne. FB isn't a problem area for us, a top half back and maybe a strike centre are.

don't think his injury record is too bad 2008 being the main exception - and illness played a part here
2012 - 21 appearances
2011 - 29
2010 - 14
2009 - 25
2008 - 4
2007 - 26
2006 - 28

Whoa facts aren't welcome around here!

If we sign a FB and half I see Horne challenging for the fb spot but filling in at centre and 6.

He's been injury free for a few games now and I think he's playing well. Like Panda I rate him at least as highly as McDonnell. He's versatile could fit in right across the three-quarters or the halves. Not as quick as he used to be but he reads a game well, joins the line well too, great hands, still a superb defender, and reliable under the high ball
I'd be happy keeping Rich for one more swansong season. What a servant to Hull FC. Immense.

I've been impressed with him at FB. Wouldn't be too disappointed with him there next season, so long as our other new half is quality. Would prefer a specialist FB though, Horney would provide good competition for the 1/6 spots.

We have been carrying this bloke for far far to long, he's not a fb not a standoff not a seven..... If we retain him next year and he is more than a utility player well down the pecking order shows a severe lack of ambition...

Please leave rich ur rubbish

Horne lacks mental sharpness and always visibly struggles with decision making on the pitch. Just not good enough.

Showing why he shouldnt be our FB for next year tonight

He has looked off the pace tonight (and not for the first time).

Heads have to rule hearts and it's time to say goodbye,

I would hate him to turn into the new thorman. Time to go. Sorry

The thing that makes me think he should probably retire is the way he hesitates before hitting the tacklers now. He clearly doesn't feel fit/strong enough to hit at full speed like he used to.

looked of the pace tonight,

As I've said all season, Richard Horne is now not good enough for us. We have better options in all positions.

It's a shame, and he has been such a good servant.

But, nostalgia and sentiment apart, he should quit while he is ahead.

If Seymour goes to London, Gower is coming this way.

You honestly think we'd sign Gower?

As good as he is he's a massive risk on anything more than a one year deal.