Many on here wanted Steve McNamara when Kear went. He's less experienced that Agar is.

Err.. dont think so.

Would be good if Agar and Hull announced a couple of signings now to show we're heading in the right direction with Thackray at the top of my list.

You see thats what worries me about this appointment. Hope to god Agar is left to his own devices but got a niggle that KH and JR will be faxing him the teamsheet every week ala Chelsea.

Not as a player but in coaching he is.

He was at the time.

I have been mulling this over all day and I want this to work for everyone.

Trouble is our board, they have a long proven track record for always going for the cheapest option. I think many of us welcome and salute Richard Agar's appontment and we do not doubt his coaching ability, indeed we hope it could be an inspired choice.


He is British and has served his time with York and then as deputy to both John Kear and Peter Sharp, with part of that as head coach between the two sacked coaches. Yes I used the word sacked because thats what happened, I know they have gagging orders on them and they can not say anything. PS got the push to protect the board from the fans, they have done that before. They had the jaunt down under to press flesh and see what was on offer, I would have though that a coach would have been the best man for that.

He has now got his assistant Andy Last, the reserve grade coach who has vast experience despite his tender years. His leadership lead the u21s to win the play off final last year and appear in two other finals in previous seasons. I approve of appointing from within and it worked for big football clubs like Liverpool, it does provide some continuity with the playing staff. Andy will do well and has a good rapport with the players and fans, he is a good technical coach and excellant at motivation.


I am expecting another appointment to the reserve grade coach shortly and could cause a few ripe comments


This season has now to be used to sort out the squad for next term, who to keep, who to show the door to, weaknesses and strengths. There is no room for sentiment and where the axe need wielding then Rich has to do it.

Webster will be fine

Well its fitting together now ..............


and he is no idiot on the coaching front.

Good addition I reckon.

Shame its not Drew

The bottom line is, that it has become blatantly obvious that our board are not willing to spend decent money on a top squad of players ( or for that matter a head coach ! )to compete at the top end of Super League , therefore the only option is...

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Oh yes and it will wind a few of the half wits up



which is always a bonus

Thats what i meant. Now he isnt.

I think you may find its only the fickle few. If true wish him nothing but the best.
Would make a great reserve coach.

wouldnt be surprised to see paul mcnicholas move up to lastys job

we spend the full cap!!!!!!

You seriously suggesting that our squad costs the same as wire and saints?

well were both at the full cap.

better players want to play for the better clubs who live in better places.

East Hull

yes thats the place

I still don't see why this is important

Have to say the more I think about it the more excited I am at the prospect of Agar taking charge. He knows this is a huge chance for him to shine and he is a very driven guy and I think he will give this a real go.

Because we need British coaches developing, its important for our game to develope here that we have our own people in place. The Aussies like Bomber and Peter have helped us develope to a higher standard and to push on we need to back our own.

I do not think we will ever compete with the knuckledraggers in the international field, heck its there No1 sport out there.

Good luck to Richard Agar. For me it's the right decision.