it seems a bit strange nobody else has birthed a thread about todays game so i will get in it myself.
of course anything other than a Hull win was extremely unlikely but i do feel the 50 points flatters them somewhat. Without the half dozen or so mind blowing episodes of the Hicks Farce show that either led directly to tries or should have ruled out tries if seen by mr hicks (seemingly the only person who didnt see the events in question) i believe it would have been much closer.
regardless, im proud of the lads today. we still looked fairly disorganised for the most part in attack, although coming away from our own line we showed attacking adventure unheard of this season and in small spurts did show some real attacking flair.
defensive weaknesses were always going to be exposed by a superleague team but i thought on the whole (excluding mr hicks) we looked a lot better in this regard, there were many huge hits today, gang tackling, pilling on, wrestling, we did everything we needed to slow them down and give as good as we got, looked a lot more organised and composed, sliding defense was actually happening. the expected collapse never happened and they never ripped us to pieces in any great or shameful way.
a few players in particular i would like to mention; Tangi Ropati finally came alive today, thomas coyle also looked brilliant in phases (its about bloody time in both cases) i would also like to mention Steve Pickersgill who ran and tackled like a mad man today.
all in all it was very encouraging.

You guys were no disgrace today. Very entertaining game, and Widnes played their part. 50 points maybe a little flattering, but I've watched Hull on many occasions giving their all only to see the other team run up a big score at the end. Class told in the end, and for once we showed touches of class.
Widnes will improve and I'm sure a lot will have been learned.
Welcome back to the big league - nice to have you back.

Cheers Shrops - Got to add a mention for Dave Allen too who put a real stint in.

there will be very few players from that widnes team in next years superleague side, but those out there played well today

I agree with the comments about Pickersgill and Ropati,best game from both players this season. All the players showed that they have it in them today,hope they show the same endeavour on Thursday and the rest of the season.

Thought Dave was poor today, macgraff and coyle were excellent. Nice to see tangi playing well to and he kept yeaman very quiet.

I thoroughly enjoyed the game today, I was on the edge of my seat imagining a comeback, although it may not of happened I was really impressed.. One player im very happy with magraff leui leui, I absolutely enjoyed watching his performance and that massive hit had us fans off our seats, for once this season I can say most them players with full time training are super league quality.. However, they need to show that week in week out.

Got to disagree VM - he tackled everything and tried his best to keep the ball alive where possible.

Can't fault the MOM announcement. Picks did well after a ropey start and Coyle is in good form. Ropati had his best game for us and Grady didn't do much wrong after he came on. I thought Gore was a little nervy but that could be excused against SL opposition.

Was really proud of the boys today all 17 of them played for the full 80mins i hope we can show that pride and commitment for the rest of the season now.

your boys put in a big effort today, hull were never in any danger and did just what they needed to do but, widnes come out of the game with much credit imo

Surely thats against the rules ?

very well played by all today ropati and leululi and pickersgills defence and tyrers finishing stood out for me.very proud after that at 20-32 with 15 to go it was anyones game just a couple of lacks of concentration cost us

We were not at our best, but credit to Widnes, really kept going and looked useful. THought Magraff looked really promising. Was a little disappointed with your fans turnout, which was poor. Welcome back though to SL

Most cup games poorly attended just look at the other games.I also think Widnes fans thought we would get smashed by 70 points.

Most cup games poorly attended just look at the other games.I also think Widnes fans thought we would get smashed by 70 points.

Strangely enough nobody has mentioned Chris Lunt who I thought was excellent. Incisive around the PTB and tackles very well for his size. Shouldn't be out for Thursday but he will be when the dual reggers are back which is a shame.

Overall a decent effort against a good side. The difference in speed and class was evident and I thought they probably could have gone up more gears if needed if it got any closer.

Think your players stood up well to SL opposition. They kept plugging away all game and were a credit to you. Will see you all next year for the league fixture.
Good luck for the rest of the season, and a Hello to the lads from Wellington Arms, nice to have a chat before the game and hope you were proud of your lads today.

Widnes played well imo and the scoreline did flatter Hull FC.

And despite what you thought I thought the ref was good and got the important decisions right.

Easier when you are a neutral but if you play like that for the rest of the season you will easily make the playoffs.

So was I. The North Stand is usually much fuller than that. I can only think that compulsory shopping kept many away.

Frank we will make the playoffs regardless of yesterday IMO. Home form is fairly decent even if the away capitulations continue.

Whilst I want to see is improve the league form im not going overboard because there where a lot of very average players in Widnes shirts who oddly enough had their best games of the season yesterday when a SL team comes to town.