Just don't see this in the way others do & frankly it smacks of an overly defeatist attitude, although not surprising is part of the malaise of recent seasons.


An ambition to go out meekly, minimising the margin & evading injuries & suspension I just don't see as compatible with the new culture we are enjoying.


To me this is effectively our Grand Final - win this & Wembley is a distinct possibility.


We already know our likely league positioning ( 6th - 9th ) and can anticipate improved performances and far more wins than last season.


But the challenge cup is altogether different - many of the players & staff will have a burning desire to achieve, some may never get another chance.


We all know Wigan were phenomenal against us & in Vegas BUT we turned them over last year massively against the odds, also Leigh showed they're not unbeatable.


Sure it will be tough BUT if we want to showcase ourselves then this is a fantastic opportunity.


I can see a blood & thunder approach with nothing left in the tank, we can forgive the outfall if we do pick up some injuries in trying. 


Come on youuuuuu UUUUULLLLLLLLLLLL   

So good to see a Hull team with a bit of pride and passion again

Superb second 40. Think everyone thought we'd blown it in the first half.


It's still early in the season but Cartwright seems to have pumped the team full of pride and confidence. Long may it continue 

22/4 down and a poor ill disciplined first half that i thought put paid to my post that i wouldnt be surprised if we won and it would be a closer game than most predicted.
A magnificent second half both in defence and attack and what a difference it was
We looked good ball in hand and the team gave us the most exciting 40 minutes we have had since the C/C final against Warrington.
Liam knight looks to be a good pick up and with him and Liam Watts offloading we could cause teams problems with the space created.
If i had to criticise anything its Sezers kicking on the last tackle.Needs to vary it as its just an easy take for the defence and sets them on the front foot.
Other than that once again Sezer MOM.
Lewis Martin standing up Bevan French then taking him on on the outside was a classic

Hardaker and Rapana are both such competitors. Something we’ve missed for years. I’ll take a cup derby but I don’t think it’ll go our way. icon_lol.gif

Absolutely fantastic effort in the second half. I'm genuinely Stunned!