HULL FC: Lynch honoured to captain Black and Whites
NEW Hull FC captain Andy Lynch says he is massively honoured to have the opportunity to lead the Black and Whites into a new era.
Lynch was confirmed as the successor to Craig Fitzgibbon at last night's fans forum and will lead Hull out for the first time on Sunday in the derby at the KC Stadium.
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New skipper: Andy Lynch
Despite having captained both England and former club Bradford, the prop said he didn't expect the position but is nevertheless humbled at being given the armband at the KC Stadium.
"It is a great honour, especially to be asked to captain such a massive club as Hull FC," Lynch told the Mail.
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"I know I've got big boots to fill following Craig Fitzgibbon as captain and also the great players who have led this side down the years, but I'll do my very best to do that."
Proud to be given the armband, Lynch always seemed a logical choice due to his experience and leadership qualities. But he insists he will not change how he approaches games for Hull.
He added: "There are a lot of leaders in this side and nothing changes my approach. I will get on with my job the way I did before the announcement."
Lynch was only told of his appointment yesterday lunchtime and received a standing ovation from his team-mates following the announcement.
Asked why he had chosen Lynch, coach Peter Gentle said he was the standout candidate.
Gentle added: "Andy has that leadership quality about him. I wanted to sit back and see how he fitted into the group before making the decision, but his leadership qualities shone through and it was the logical choice.
"It isn't just what he brings us on the field it is the Monday to Friday impact he has on the group too.
"Being a captain is not a job to Andy, it is just who he is and what he does."
Comments
by mimi_1967
Thursday, January 19 2012, 4:59PM
“A brilliant player and role model for the club, excellent choice Mr Gentle ! Good luck Andy, look forward to seeing you lead the boys out on Sunday !!”
by cemetarygates
Thursday, January 19 2012, 4:54PM
“A sensible choice,bags of experience and well respected.!”
by Chrispy1991
Thursday, January 19 2012, 4:35PM
“If any one has noticed the away end have more stewards then the east stand, maybe that contributes the the higher pricing of that stand, i have no worries anyways cos I've got my pass :))”
by RobbieDS
Thursday, January 19 2012, 1:07PM
“Richard Horne is Vice Captain”
by mrdependable
Thursday, January 19 2012, 1:02PM
“At least the FC are not getting over charged like Rovers £25 for the millward stand £22 the rest for what 1 toilet and a burger next to it,which the last derby at craaven park people were using the back of it for a toilet,even rovers supporters complained.”
by 25JG24
Thursday, January 19 2012, 11:26AM
“if we do charge more for away fans then why? It should be looked at by the RFL for all clubs, Pearson is not being genuine if he says he wants more away fans to attend and then does nothing about the differential against home prices. In the same vein KR should not be allowed to up prices when it suits, as they did for FC on several occasions in the past few seasons.”
by firstoknow
Thursday, January 19 2012, 10:40AM
“if you dont like it dont go end of.”
by Forest_HKR
Thursday, January 19 2012, 10:27AM
“I think their main complaint is the price when compared to a similar stand for the Hull FC fans
Also the food & drinks are inflated. It could be a problem if other away fans take the same view.
South Stand
Adult - £19
Conc - £15
Junior - £10”
by mrdependable
Thursday, January 19 2012, 9:59AM
“The tickets for away fans is the same as last season £23 as confirmed by Pearson this morning on radio”
by dextertexter
Thursday, January 19 2012, 9:51AM
“forest-HKR,you know yourself its always been expensive there no matter where your placed,but that is not the doing off the club,blame the Smc.”