Hull FC’s Tumultuous Super League Season Continues, Search for New Head Coach Ongoing
Hull FC’s search for a new head coach continues as the club grapples with a disastrous Super League campaign so far. Following a heavy 58-0 defeat against St Helens in their most recent outing, the need for a permanent appointment at the helm grows with each lopsided loss.
The Black and Whites have been active in the transfer market this week, announcing a series of new signings to bolster their squad, including the acquisition of Yusuf Aydin from city rivals Hull KR. With Richie Myler recently taking on the role of Director of Rugby, the focus now turns to finding the right coach to turn the team’s fortunes around.
Speaking to The Verdict, Sky Sports pundit Jon Wilkin has outlined the qualities he believes are essential for the next Hull FC head coach.
“I think they need to get a young developmental coach, somebody from reserve grade or junior grade over in Australia or even in this country, somebody with limited experience,” Wilkin said. “I would take a punt on somebody who’s young, energetic, has got a passion and zest for the craft of coaching, which is just a consuming job. It’s highly pressurized.”
Wilkin then went on to suggest that ex-St Helens boss Justin Holbrook could be an “exceptional candidate” for the Hull FC job. Holbrook, who is currently the head coach of the Papua New Guinea national team, enjoyed tremendous success during his time with the Saints, leading the club to the League Leaders Shield and a Grand Final victory in 2019.
“What he did at St. Helens, he came in and turned our frustration into excitement, he turned our frailties into confidence, and he turned young boys into men,” Wilkin said. “And that’s what I see the job of the Hull FC being. I would urge Richie Myler to go out and get a coach like Justin Holbrook.”
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