[Chris71]

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:34 am  

Standee wrote:

Swain had far superior distribution than Houghton, imho.

And Swain without doubt had and was given superior coaching than Houghton has ever had at Hull.

Unfortunately for Houghton to progress his game and reach his full potential he will have to leave unless we see a full clearout of the coaching staff and a quality coach and set up brought in.

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:36 am  

Chris71 wrote:

And Swain without doubt had and was given superior coaching than Houghton has ever had at Hull.

Unfortunately for Houghton to progress his game and reach his full potential he will have to leave unless we see a full clearout of the coaching staff.

Indeed, and this is a MASSIVE concern I have about Hull FC, we seem set to ruin what talent a lot of our youngsters have by retaining poor coaches at all levels.

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:36 am  

This could be a blessing in disguise,very average player around the acting half.
Must be a wind up,no one in the NRL would seriously consider him?

[Chris71]

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:38 am  

Standee wrote:

Indeed, and this is a MASSIVE concern I have about Hull FC, we seem set to ruin what talent a lot of our youngsters have by retaining poor coaches at all levels.

Can't disagree at all. You only have to look at how many of the top teams in SL have their youngsters out on loan to other SL clubs. We are years behind on that front.

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:48 am  

Standee wrote:

Swain had far superior distribution than Houghton, imho.

Without a doubt.

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:28 pm  

Of course he will and should leave if he wants to better himself.

The career of most professional sportspersons is very short and they have to maximise their earning potenial. Hull FC have kept him and other local born players on shoe string wages whilst paying others with bigger names and reputations, super star wages. I bet Hull have attempted to sign him for an extension and I bet it was for a whole lot less the Berrigan was on. If he has stuck an early release request in it will not have gone down well, but what can they do if a player wants to leave.

Release him early, with a clause GIVING FC FIRST REFUSAL ON HIS RETURN.

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:39 pm  

Ian P wrote:

Of course he will and should leave if he wants to better himself.

The career of most professional sportspersons is very short and they have to maximise their earning potenial. Hull FC have kept him and other local born players on shoe string wages whilst paying others with bigger names and reputations, super star wages. I bet Hull have attempted to sign him for an extension and I bet it was for a whole lot less the Berrigan was on. If he has stuck an early release request in it will not have gone down well, but what can they do if a player wants to leave.

Release him early, with a clause GIVING FC FIRST REFUSAL ON HIS RETURN.

Yep...and as we know FC want him to sign an extended contract but he has refused, can hardly blame him for the insulting money they have paid the kid!

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:44 pm  

berrigans bitch wrote:

Yep...and as we know FC want him to sign an extended contract but he has refused, can hardly blame him for the insulting money they have paid the kid!

It's a sad state of affairs when we'd rather fly an ageing Aussie over and all of the associated costs that entails, than pay someone like Danny what he is actually worth.

Wouldn't blame any player for moving on to increase their earnings, it's not as if win bonuses and silverware are likely with FC.

[Kosh]

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:51 pm  

If he wants to go I have no problem whatsoever with that. Should make sure we get a fee if he leaves early though.

Re: Houghton : Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:56 pm  

Standee wrote:

It's a sad state of affairs when we'd rather fly an ageing Aussie over and all of the associated costs that entails, than pay someone like Danny what he is actually worth.

Wouldn't blame any player for moving on to increase their earnings, it's not as if win bonuses and silverware are likely with FC.

I am starting to think we take the proverbial with all our local lads...well the one's we eventually decide to flippin' play!!!..