Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:00 pm  

Smiggs wrote:

I wouldn't be disappointed with Shaun Wane, however his only club coaching role was at Wigan. I accept that it has it's own unique pressures however it's not the toughest job in Rugby League.

He hasn't experienced a club or situation like ours

. So I'd personally prefer Smith, he has that more rounded experience.

You mean a basket case !!

In all seriousness you make a very good point.

[Chris71]

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:07 pm  

Whoever comes in will have one hell of a hot potato on their hands and to be fair all the names mentioned so far such as Smith, Maguire & Wane all have good credentials, have proven experience and have shown in their previous jobs they have the ability to improve teams. BUT and its a big but this is a Hull FC team that we are talking about that seems to have a small group who think they run the show and are coach killers so its a very tough gig.

I find it hard to understand how certain players can look at themselves in the mirror and not feel disgusted and embarrassed by the continual capitulations and pitiful performances they've dished out. They can't have any self respect and that shows in lack of respect for the club and the shirt they wear.

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:12 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

I'd rather have Thorman than Gene. I seen people not wanting him because he was a poor player for Hull in 2009, that doesn't make any sense at all.

He was a decent player in his time, just not at Hull.

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:13 pm  

Chris71 wrote:

Whoever comes in will have one hell of a hot potato on their hands and to be fair all the names mentioned so far such as Smith, Maguire & Wane all have good credentials, have proven experience and have shown in their previous jobs they have the ability to improve teams. BUT and its a big but this is a Hull FC team that we are talking about that almost seems to have a small group who seem to think they run the show so its a very tough gig.

I just want to see some improvement, something about from the covid season we haven't had in years.

One thing I like, Is that it sounds like Pearson is allowing Smith (or another coach) to bring in his own team, something that Hodgson wasn't allowed and still the main reason I think Watson didn't come.

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:17 pm  

mwindass wrote:

Got a funny feeling I'll be eating humble pie about Thorman. Rumour is he's the assistant.

Fair play to him for coming back if true. I wouldn't have the stomach

Make your mind up

One minute it’s Gene the next it’s Thorman

[Chris71]

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:24 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

Dave K. wrote:

I'd rather have Thorman than Gene. I seen people not wanting him because he was a poor player for Hull in 2009, that doesn't make any sense at all.

He was a decent player in his time, just not at Hull.

Thorman for whatever reason (maybe just too big a club and pressure)was truly awful as a player in his time at Hull but as a player elsewhere he was more than decent. He certainly possesses a decent rugby brain though whether he is experienced or hard enough to be be able to deal with players like ours I'm unsure as it isn't going to be pretty if the law is laid down from day one as it should be. His coaching record doesn't seem to set the world alight either to suggest we can expect great things.

Wonder what Danny Orr is doing?

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:26 pm  

davey41 wrote:

Make your mind up

One minute it’s Gene the next it’s Thorman

Ellam started the Gene thing to be fair

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:31 pm  

The one thing that I'm encouraged about is all the names that we have been linked with are experienced first team coaches who have all been successful.

Having said that you can almost guarantee we'll appoint another assistant coach which will leave us scratching our heads !!

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:43 pm  

Chris71 wrote:

Whoever comes in will have one hell of a hot potato on their hands and to be fair all the names mentioned so far such as Smith, Maguire & Wane all have good credentials, have proven experience and have shown in their previous jobs they have the ability to improve teams. BUT and its a big but this is a Hull FC team that we are talking about that seems to have a small group who think they run the show and are coach killers so its a very tough gig.

I find it hard to understand how certain players can look at themselves in the mirror and not feel disgusted and embarrassed by the continual capitulations and pitiful performances they've dished out. They can't have any self respect and that shows in lack of respect for the club and the shirt they wear.

Good thing about Smith is he'll be used to coaching big egos and getting a tune out of them.

Wane and Madge get spoken about as disciplinarian, but Smith won't be a mug

Re: Hodgson : Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:46 pm  

mwindass wrote:

Good thing about Smith is he'll be used to coaching big egos and getting a tune out of them.

Wane and Madge get spoken about as disciplinarian, but Smith won't be a mug

Rob Burrow mentions in his book what a strict disciplinarian he is.