Joined: Dec 29 2011 Posts: 3607 Location: Back row of Threepenny, forever
david483 wrote:Maybe time for a merger? Would be a good team imo, you could have the FC bit in the name and we could have the KR bit, Hull Kingston Rovers FC! Oh no wait, thats what we are already called, never mind come over to a proper rugby league ground with an atmosphere that befits our great game, not soccer! Pearson loves soccer!
Joined: Jul 15 2005 Posts: 29811 Location: West Yorkshire
frepneyboy wrote:Er you didnt go today, and you wont be buying a pass for next year, i do hope we keep afolat, of course
1) I paid for my seat and had 2 other family commitments yesterday. 2) We've done this already and you commended my financial support of the club. Keep "trotting out that line" though love.
Joined: Aug 31 2005 Posts: 8546 Location: Location Location
I will be buying a pass. But, only people will heads buried firmly in the sand are unable to see that the OP's title of this thread, is probably not far from the truth. People are more apathetic than at any point I can remember in time. Yes, we can all put up or shut up and support the club, which is an admirable position. It is a position not shared though by more and more and more people.
Joined: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 25973 Location: Back in Hull.
hull smallears wrote:I will be buying a pass. But, only people will heads buried firmly in the sand are unable to see that the OP's title of this thread, is probably not far from the truth. People are more apathetic than at any point I can remember in time. Yes, we can all put up or shut up and support the club, which is an admirable position. It is a position not shared though by more and more and more people.
He has some fair points, but the title of the thread is way over the top. Would a club that is on it's death bed go out and spend all that money on bringing in 3/4 top players?
I really do think next season is a really crucial one in the clubs history, there is plenty to be positive about at the club, but now is the time to get it right on the pitch.
I could go buy a Ferrari tomorrow, but getting 85 year old Jock from the bowls club to drive it wouldn't win me any races.
Radford simply has to go, all his cheerleaders have become boring, Pearson is too pig headed to admit that Radford couldn't mount an attack on the Isle of Wight if he was Chief of Staff of the combined NATO forces.
The club will not die, we've been in worse positions, what could cause us an issue is the incessant abuse of anyone who has the audacity to criticise. Fortunately it's only the usual (unimportant and irrelevant) opinions on here. Speak to most FC fans and they say the same, sponsorship next season is already an issue and it's only getting worse.
Joined: Jul 15 2005 Posts: 29811 Location: West Yorkshire
Dave K. wrote:I really do think next season is a really crucial one in the clubs history, there is plenty to be positive about at the club, but now is the time to get it right on the pitch.
Joined: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 25973 Location: Back in Hull.
HullFC_1865 wrote:I could go buy a Ferrari tomorrow, but getting 85 year old Jock from the bowls club to drive it wouldn't win me any races.
Radford simply has to go, all his cheerleaders have become boring, Pearson is too pig headed to admit that Radford couldn't mount an attack on the Isle of Wight if he was Chief of Staff of the combined NATO forces.
The club will not die, we've been in worse positions, what could cause us an issue is the incessant abuse of anyone who has the audacity to criticise. Fortunately it's only the usual (unimportant and irrelevant) opinions on here. Speak to most FC fans and they say the same, sponsorship next season is already an issue and it's only getting worse.
I've asked before, but will ask again, who are these cheerleaders?
HullFC_1865 wrote:I could go buy a Ferrari tomorrow, but getting 85 year old Jock from the bowls club to drive it wouldn't win me any races.
Radford simply has to go, all his cheerleaders have become boring, Pearson is too pig headed to admit that Radford couldn't mount an attack on the Isle of Wight if he was Chief of Staff of the combined NATO forces.
The club will not die, we've been in worse positions, what could cause us an issue is the incessant abuse of anyone who has the audacity to criticise. Fortunately it's only the usual (unimportant and irrelevant) opinions on here. Speak to most FC fans and they say the same, sponsorship next season is already an issue and it's only getting worse.
I like seeing the bizarre "Radford Cheerleaders" line. What cheerleaders does Radders have? I've not seen any on here, and I reckon most including myself would happily swap him for someone better. Name, shame & quote em...
People aren't "abused" either. If you see criticism of their monotonous arguments & their failure to take into account any other variables other than their own unwavering close-minded opinions as abuse, then I suggest you step away from the internet Martin as your sensitive soul might get hurt.
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Whilst the name of the thread "The slow death of Hull FC" is dramatic, the poster does make some valid points. The tag "sleeping giant" does nothing for the club. We're nothing of the sort, just an average rugby league team that has had some good times, espescially when there has been money made available. Expectations are always set way too high and espescially so, when Adam Pearson took over, plus he did make some pretty encouraging statements, which haven't been fulfilled YET. I can understand the average fans disallussionment, I feel the frustrations just the same as anyone but when you have followed a club for as long as I have, it is "through thick and thin". As I said on a previous post, I'll be renewing our 2 passes. I don't expect everyone else to do so, blindly, it is thier choice to do as they wish, wether to go, or to register thier disapproval by staying away. The question regards Lee Radfords tenure does need to be addressed, it is devisive. He has a further year to go and Adam has said "He will be staying". A genuine question, that has been asked before, if Adam pays Lee off, who could we possibly sign as coach? That is the dilema, Adam Pearson has. Powell at Cas, is on a long term contract, MONEY, someone mentioned Rowley at Liegh, look how they have performed, over the last 8 weeks. Tony Smith has been slated by Wire fans for thier performances this year but he has brought them success over the last 5 years. Brian Smith? Had his time and buggered off as soon as poss. Unless you get a top class Aussie you'll end up with what we've had over the years??????? Which British coach could we get? Who do we have a genuine chance of signing as a replacement coach???? I'm a glass half full type and find it hard to slate my club. The constant vitriol, defamation and downright loathing that some posters dish out on here, does nothing but undermine the club and it's fanbase. Yes it is your perogative but it is bloody boring reading the same old same old, plus rarely, is a genuine answer offered up for thier complaints. A set of good signings and the youngsters coming through bodes well for us, I look forward to next year but even I'm getting fed up of saying that. The club must deliver on the field, or the posters thread name may well come true.
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