I enjoyed it. The fact it showed good team spirit and was shared with the fans can only be a good thing. Also enjoyed clips of Old Faithful in the dressing room, all small contributors to fan engagement. Speaking of which, looking forward to this:
http://www.hullfc.com/news/2016-06-17-t ... derby-weekThe build up to #TheDerby will get underway on Saturday 9th July when the club host their annual Members Fun Day, including a BBQ and live rugby matches to watch!
The event, which is being organised with the support of the Hull FC Vice Presidents Association, will take place at Hull YPI between 11am and 2pm, with a number of fixtures planned for the day, as well as a host of games and activities for supporters to get involved with.
The City of Hull U19s will then take centre stage at 2pm on the main pitch when they host Newcastle Thunder, whilst the spirit of the derby will be in full swing as East Hull meet West Hull in a junior rugby league match beforehand.
It’s also hoped we can also an additional U23s friendly game to this bumper line-up, subject to finding suitable opposition.
Head coach Lee Radford and the full squad will also be in attendance to meet fans, have pictures and sign autographs.
The event is FREE for all 2016 club members and to help continue to deliver opportunities for new and young supporters, anyone who has a family ticket to #TheDerby can also attend free of charge.
Other fans who want to attend to watch the U19s game can also access the event from 12:30pm onwards, with tickets charged at £5 per person.
A BBQ will also be available for fans as well as other food, drink and a cash bar courtesy of our friends at Hull YPI, plus an ice cream van.
Activities to enjoy on the day will include bouncy castles, kicking and passing games, face painting, ‘Boot It with Beerhouse’, FC Sumo Suits, The TryLine Tussle and a host of smaller games.
Our Hull FC Foundation coaches and Feka Paleaaesina will be hosting some skills drills sessions, as well as the chance to play on an XBOX and Playstation in our GAMEZone.
Young fans will also be able to get their hands on free match programmes, TRY Cards and team posters to get signed by the players, as well as FREE toys courtesy of Toys “R” Us and our special guests Airlie Bird, Girlie Bird and Geoffrey the Giraffe.
Some special prizes will also be up for grabs on our prize draw raffle.
Parking will be available on site for a minimum donation of £2 with the money going towards the cost of the event and the Hull FC Vice Presidents Association, who help fund club initiatives and projects.
Recently, the Hull FC Vice Presidents have supported young players at the club and helped purchase new training equipment.
In 2016, they also sponsor star signings Frank Pritchard and Carlos Tuimavave.
Hull FC’s Marketing and Communications Director, James Clark, said: “It’s another fantastic opportunity for the players to mix with the fans and a chance for us to give a bit back to our members.
“We’ll hopefully have a couple of games for fans to enjoy too and plenty of activities for members, young and old, to get involved with.
“I’d like to thank the Hull FC Vice Presidents Association for their support of the event, as well as their group members, our FC Team volunteers and club staff who will be giving up their time to help on the day.”
He added, “Of course, we extend that thanks to Lee and his team who will be taking time out after the Leeds game the night before to join us, despite the short turnaround and busy preparations in the build-up to the big derby game.
“It’s a great event to kick-off derby week in style!”
