So this is to be the last of Mr Hull FC's 16 seasons as a player.



Cheers fella.

Yes thanks Rich, you have been a great servent to the club giving your whole professional career to us and have often been asked to do a job which isn't your natural game but have done it, without question, for the greater good of Hull FC. I class you as an FC great and thank you for all you've done

Not many players during the Superleague era can be classed as all time greats for us tbh, but Horne is one of them. His up and down form in recent years shouldn't detract from the fact that he was a brilliant player back in the day, and gave his everything for the club for 16 years. Thanks Rich.

Without doubt a player I will always remember, hoping I now start to remember him as a great coach for Hull fc as well.

That really was a serious set of eyebrows on Blacklock, wasn't it?

Brings a tear to my eye seeing that picture. You know, I've seen the words great and legend used in the last day or so but I'd like to throw another one out there: hero. For 16 years you have worn the FC shirt proudly and given us fans many a happy moment with your exploits. Thanks for the memories Richard.

Fantastic Richard Horne, an FC great. All the best.

A great player, a good lad, hopefully he can produce some youngsters, good luck for the future rich.

Well done Horney turned up tonight & showed desire to win.

Best player on the field tonight well done Rich.

Can't believe people are bagging him on the other thread. Who was the last player to stay with us for 16 years? He's played through injury, illness and years of playing alongside inadequate half back partners and one of only 2 Hull born players we've produced who have played for GB/England in the SL era.

Brilliant performance tonight. A great club man and fully deserves a coaching role. Really hope they sort this out for it.

I can't believe he'll retire form playing if he's still fit at the end of the year. There must be someone out there who will offer him a contract.

Having said that, I'd like to see him stay on in a coaching capacity.

Well said Jake, can't understand some peoples views on him! He's been loyal for 16 years, as you said played through injury, never heard anything negative about him in the press, great kid, and yet some people still slate him....baffling .....he IMO was the best on the pitch last night, well done rich and thanks for the memories

Last night showed again that when close to full fitness he remains a very good player indeed. Unfortunately you just can't get a full season of a fit Horne anymore and retirement, hopefully in a final blaze of glory, makes sense for all.

To those that think he isn't a Hull FC great, name those half backs that have been better for a sustained period of time with the club. There have been those that have played for Hull that have had better careers and peak performances, but their greatest contributions have been elsewhere - for example Peter Sterling. So if Horne isn't an FC great, who is? You can go back in history as far as you like.

agree 100%

He was very good on Friday night. He was involved in all our tries (and one of the Saints tries), showed genuine pace and quick thinking. If he could play like that every game instead of only one game out of every four we would have enjoyed much more success in recent years.
His field kicking was still poor though; twice in the first half he kicked it dead when it would surely have been easier to find touch.

Thank you Horney it's been a privilege to watch you wear the famous black and white shirt for 16 years , putting your body on the line time and time again . Good luck coach the next Richard Hornes from the under 16's . Again thank you ...... Iakow

Top player, loyal clubman. Will probably make a great coach.