Confirmed as new coach. Welcome to Hull Brett.

FFS Pearsons gone mad - why oh why as he given Hodgson the head coachs job with hardly any experience

I despair of this club - i want Hodgson to do well but i just dont see it

I wanted a statement of intent - that were not gonna be a laughing stock anymore - we want to be as big as Wigan and Saints...........would they employ Hodgson? Or Hudds, or Wire? Nope, nope nope

Wigan employed Adrian Lam, with no experience, as a stop gap until they brought Shaun Edwards in. He went back on the deal, they kept Lam and they are in a grand final. Your argument is flawed

The old coach bashing has started early, this must be a new World record

Well he is here, no point complaining now - hopefully he can get a tune out of our pivot players, at the very least we may have a fullback who actually contributes now be it Connor, Shaul or whoever.

Do any NRL fans from down under follow these forums? Would be nice to get the opinion of Hodgson’s coaching abilities from a West’s fan.

The FC facebook groups arnt enthralled either - im far from the only one thinking wtf

Tough old barsteward, Man of Steel, tutelage of Maguire, fresh ideas. Fighting talk from him and arrives soon. Let's crack on.

Certainly willing to give him a go unlike the usual moaning whingebags on here.

Here's to a successful new beginning.

Exactly he’s our coach, let’s give the guy a chance.

A warm welcome to the cauldron of Hull FC, Brett. I for one am looking forward to him putting his stamp on our style of play.

Ill give him a go - i want him to be successful and ill support him - i wanted a total change in coaching style and this could be it - fingers crossed it works but if i was a betting man id say there was a high chance of failure

Aaron Heremaia tweeted the following Tactically the best. look forward to seeing his ideas implemented next year in what I see as the beginning of a new era for Hull. Well done Hodgo and Hull

Based on what?

Dickens, Bleak House.

I'm very skeptical, hopefully turns out good we have nothing to lose on that respect.

Just on paper doesn't scream any different from what we have being appointing over the last decade.

there are 4, maybe 5 coaches in world rugby league where you could reasonably say they are going to be a success from the off. all the rest are a gamble to some degree, thats one of the things that makes sport so great.
i'm prepared to give him a go, just hope he's prepared for a backlash if things don't start well, he must be given a reasonable amount of time

Based on the fact that in his coaching career so far he has no history of success

How about you tell me why he will be successful? =#FF0000Less of the antagonistic name calling please. Karen.

Not many coaches who have had success are/were available though. Hodgson starts with the same success record as Lam at Wigan.

I feel for lasty. However I think looking else where was a must.
Most fans have been saying for a while we need new ideas, new staff, new set up. Well we have it.
Whilst Brett Hodgson wasn't the guy I would've looked at, he's our new head coach now, so let's back him, see how he goes and what he does before we start slagging off and calling.

Other clubs have given top jobs to coaches that arent recognised as head coaches and it's worked out well. Hell, we did it with Radders and he didn't so to bad.

Let's give him time, see what he can do.

Welcome Brett

Why not reserve judgment until we see what he brings to the table?
Then we can moan or praise APs judgment.

A new voice and new ideas is a breath of fresh air. Needed that for two years.

I'm really pleased we have a coach from outside, like others I dont have much idea about what he is like as a coach, but the club will have done their research, he knows SL (which I think is important).

Nearly every SL club appoints an NRL assistant rather than a a head coach when bringing in an Aussie.

I hope there is still a place for Last at the club, although saying that maybe a change if clubs would do he good in the long term.

Good luck Brett, time to start recruiting.

According to Pearson, Last has been offered an alternative position

There’s no guarantee with any Coach coming whether a big name or not.
Fans have been wanting a coach from outside the club and with no connections to it. So they go and get a Coach from Aus but it’s not the right one!!! Brett Hodgson might not be world reknowned for coaching but he may well be the ideal choice and get the best out the players.
To be honest there aren’t many quality coaches that are available. If BH has the same impact at Hull that Holbrook had at St’s that’ll do me.

I'm not saying he will be successful, but I'm prepared to give him a chance unlike you who immediately comes on here and starts moaning and complaining, but then that's all you ever do.

Welcome Brett.

No disrespect to Andy but we need a fresh start, new ideas.
Some folk on here are naive if they believe Pearson just used his own judgement.
Gaz Ellis, Fitzgibbon , Kearney amongst a few would have given their input.
Let’s get behind Brett.