I seem to be in the minority, but I didn't see it like that. Full back is a very difficult position, and he did as well as could be expected.

It's a shame to hear these comments, as he seemed to have real potential when he first broke onto the scene.

[uSome[/u of your fans simply are not happy unless there's a scapegoat, someone to moan about. Usually young lads too, the ones who need supporting the most.

Tommy Lee & Craig Hall both got the same treatment when they were at Hull, Will Sharp got some shocking 'support' last year too.

Not all young players reach their potential though. Tommy Lee was once rated in the top ten teenagers in the world.

And Craig Hall was once rated in the top ten turnstiles.

Unfair level of criticism on here IMO he made one handling error and one loose pass early in the game. What I was a bit disappointed about was that he didn't have the pace to chase down any of the breaks. Sure Hudd have some fast backs but he didn't really gain on anyone chasing back. If he doesn't have the X factor pace I'm not sure what else he will have to make the top level breakthrough.

Not for me. I was accused of not giving the kid a chance but I just do not see the glimpses of ability you need to become a Super League player.

Playing at full back should have given Reece the perfect opportunity to show either a strong running game or a decent pair of hands but he does not show either. Looks timid and clearly doesnt have a rugby brain in attack so unless something radical happens soon I cannot see him making the grade long term.

I hope something radical happens to him soon...

Got some massive hits put on him today, the one from brough was class!

Still is isn't he?




Some shocking comments on here though from so called supporters. It's not exactly Reece Lyne's fault that as a youngster he ran rings around other teams and everyone got excited.

Oh don't be so bloody precious.

Players get praised and criticised on all clubs' forums.

He was over-exposed too early in his career and he is suffering for it.

my only real criticism is the lack of pace. Sadly I am not sure reece will make it.

I'd agree with that. I just feel he's been unfairly singled out today in what was a difficult second half for everybody.

I dont agree with that mate. I just dont see a pass or run in him that suggest he can play Super League.

I can see that the kid is an athlete and probably walked it at junior level but when the opposition are from a good standard I think he is lacking full stop.

Hope I am wrong.

Yes agree with you he didn't do that much wrong and we actually defended their set that resulted from his knock on.

Although he did ok today he reminds me of Kevin penny but not even at his level . You need more then pace at this level , but hopefully gentle can make him a decent player . Like as been said his positioning is very poor , one kick today and he was stood were briscoe should be . But think we're best just putting this game to bed and forgetting about it as its what I and many others expected .

True, I'm just saying its a shame for the kid if the comments are true.

His positioning was bloody awful for 80 minutes. Yes, Hudds have a good kicking game, but he made it far too easy for them to keep turning him around. Combined with his ambling back and lack of confidence collecting a bouncing ball, it was costing us significant yards at the start of every set.

It's debatable whether or not he's SL standard, but I think it's quite clear that he's not a fullback nor likely to ever be.

Disagree, Horney was exposed at 16 yrs old...

When Reece was an amateur he stood out as he was more athletic than most of his opponents, he did not have any particular skill, ie passing, step, pass etc, he simply has not got the skill set to make it at this level, I consider he will make a decent NL1 player in time....I always rated Sheriff higher when they were amateur.

Christ...now he is crap.

I'm not saying that Lyne is going to be a world beater and i agree that Sherriff (and Salter) are better players, but he was definately thrust into situations at 16 that he wasnt ready for physically and mentally.
Horney was a different proposition at 16. I saw him week in week out home and away for Hulls Academy at the time and he was far more prepared to take on the challenge than Reece was.

Maybe, not seen him since he went pro, but when they were younger he was the one with the most skill set, which says it all about Lyne really.

I hear what you are saying, both different characters, the jungle drums would have us believe Lyne has bought into the hype a bit too much, whereas Rich as we both know was a different character altogether.

Bought into the hype? The Rovers Academy lads have said that he has turned into an arrogant so and so if thats what you mean.

Reece is 19 and has played a total of 12 first team games (13 today). Dont think he was over exposed.

Tom Briscoe had played at Wembley and for his country by the same age and Lee Crooks had played at Wembley and for GB as well as belting Les Boyd by the same age. Respect.

Dont understand your over exposure argument?

Sheriff was shocking on SKY last year at Hudds so not sure on that comparison either TBF?