No coach could succeed with the current atmosphere. He has a point, for the current side to achieve anything under the current regime, the fans have to back the team and the coaching staff. Unfortunately, things have gone too far for that to happen now, so a change has to happen. We (Hull fans) are notoriously fickle, and we demand more than almost any other set of fans. We won't turn around until the team starts winning, and the team won't start winning without the backing of the fans. Whether the current situation is Radford's fault or not is totally irrelevant - any change is needed right now to be a catalyst.

The fans do support the team on the pitch very well, except when their levels of effort fall well below standard such as in the second half against Leeds or against Rovers. The problem is we now turn up at the match with a sense of trepidation. Any sense of optimism has evaporated and as you say only a change of coach is likely to lift the gloom.

Not just any coach either.

Kear
Sharp
Agar
Gentle
Radford

They're all assistants. It's time for a top dog, a head coach who commands respect, to galvanise the whole club, players, backroom staff and fans alike.

The problem is, whos out there that fits this bill, that we could realistically get?

Over the past few months there have been a few names banded about;
Noble - he's certainly had success in his time, but his suggestion was met with a lot of negativity. Would he have the fans on his side?
Brian Smith - Sentimental reasons? Had mixed success since he left.
Daniel Anderson - stated he doesn't want to be a head coach again.
McNamara - I don't think anyone would be too happy about that one.
Tony Smith - Would he leave Warrington to come to us?

I'll throw a few more names in

Mark Aston
Glen Morrison
David kidwell
Steve Foulkes
Stephen Kearney
Paul Deacon

Craig Fitzgibbon

Stephen Kearney is the only name on that list who would make a difference. Isn't he currently working with Wayne Bennett at Broncos

Deacon & Morrison - Possibly in a few years, but not yet.
Kidwell - an assistant, but already built up some impressive experience.
Folkes - been out of the game for years hasn't he?
Kearney - does he have the relevant experience as a club head coach we need? I don't know much other than his stint at the Eels.
Aston - Good shout.

Daryl Powell i'd be happy with too.

Another assistant - isn't this what we need to get away from?

Bobbie Goulding as assistant seems to be a new rumour.

Entirely of his own creation from what I can see.