Hull FC: Calm down, says Lynch, and we'll build on Broncos win
ANDY Lynch says Hull FC need to stop being so erratic in possession if they are to build on their promising start to the season.
Hull followed up an opening round draw against Warrington with a first win of the season on Sunday as they defeated London Broncos.
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Hull FC skipper Andy Lynch in action against London Broncos
Both games have seen Hull's defensive exploits draw praise, but the Black and Whites are yet to find top gear offensively.
It's a point not lost on Lynch, and the Hull captain says the players need to simplify things and get their completion rate higher.
"If we complete our sets, we will match anyone on our day, so we need to start getting that right," Lynch told the Mail.
"I think we are guilty of being a bit erratic at times and that isn't helping our completion rate. What we have to do is stick to the first call and when that call comes in we have to stay with it and not overcall things and complicate things.
"The aim is to get from your end of the field to their end as quickly and easily as possible and we are making it too difficult on ourselves at times.
"It doesn't help when you are tiring and we were against London with the players missing, but we also brought it on ourselves by dropping the ball. We need to improve our completion rate, we can't keep dropping the ball."
Despite his calls for improvements, Hull have made a solid start to life under new coach Peter Gentle. Three points from a possible four has the Black and Whites well placed ahead of a trip to Salford on Friday night.
An experienced campaigner, Lynch says improvements are nice to see although he would rather accrue points at this stage in the season.
He added: "It helps a lot at the end of the year if you pick the points up now when everyone is a bit scrappy and finding their feet.
"We are happy we are going into round four unbeaten and that gives us confidence. We were happy with the two points on Sunday, but we know there is still a lot to work on and we'll do just that."
Heading to Salford, Hull will have to juggle their pack with Joe Westerman facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines because of a dislocated shoulder.
Sam Moa could also be missing after being charged following his sending off against London.
But Lynch is confident Hull have the squad to cope and pointed to Martin Aspinwall as a player capable of filling the void with ease.
"I thought Martin was great against London and maybe people will recognise why he has been brought here and what he brings," he added.
SAM Moa could be banned for up to two games when he faces the RFL's disciplinary committee today, charged with a Grade B offence.
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by Forest_77
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 2:57PM
“Fantastic,another blooper by auntie Slammer ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
IT'S "APLOMB" AUNTIE Slammer ha ha ha ha A PLUM IS A FRUIT YOU EAT.HA HA HA HA HA
Why don't we have a "Auntie Slammer stupid quote of the day" ha ha ha ha ha
Listed below are just some of the other statements auntie Slammer has made which make him look even more ridiculous:-
"The RFL have bought Odsal Stadium from Bradford Bulls even though they only rent it from Bradford Council." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"SKY only pay clubs when they televise their matches." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"I have a PhD but I can't remember the topic/subject of it and I'm not sure if I studied at Nottingham Uni or the LSE." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"The RFL are about to fine Hull FC £100,000 and deduct them 4 points over the Gleeson affair."ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"Rovers will next week announce the signings of Kurt Gidley and Cuthbertson."
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
(2009) "All the ground improvements at Caravan Park will be completed before the beginning of next season." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"When Sean Briscoe signs for Widnes,Rovers will sign Billy Slater."ha ha ha ha
"NRL scouts have been alerted to watch the Rovers youngsters shortly before West Tigers put 56 points past them." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"Hull City Council are building a dual carriage way between Rovers ground and Hedon Road." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
"The Allems are paying for a new set of floodlights at Caravan Park." ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Rovers will beat Leeds by 1-5 points and Hull will lose to Warrington by 10-15 points. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
If I were you auntie Slammer I'd stick to your nights out with the old queens,Bridrobin,WineWithStevo and our old friend sticky vicky Prohm who now posts as StevosMate and PureRedStyle. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by cheswednesday
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 10:20AM
“CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH.
FACT.
P.M.S.L..”
by steve1865
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 9:24AM
“see the numpty, west hull red, 10 5, east ontop, has a new handle he is now bob the builder.”
by stonesy3
Wednesday, February 22 2012, 6:42AM
“Falconer
Follow the link
What does it say?
P*ick”
by kmoon
Tuesday, February 21 2012, 8:53PM
“cheswednesday yer right like youve ever had a job.by the wat you stole the storey off a wigan fan saying he burried wigan shirts at saints new ground so get your own material dummy”
by 4ERICDRAVEN
Tuesday, February 21 2012, 8:27PM
“falconer what the ket are you on about !”
by TheFalconer
Tuesday, February 21 2012, 7:41PM
“jezhull
The only thing sleeping about Hull FC was the lowest crowd since 2006”
by hrhphil
Tuesday, February 21 2012, 7:39PM
“This rovers teams defence is very bad i can see the wires getting 70+points with ease”
by jezhull
Tuesday, February 21 2012, 7:32PM
“Been working away and just watched the mighty `FC on sky. Not a very impressive win, but a win nevertheless. Interesting how all the panel referred to FC as 'sleeping giants'......absolutely spot on :-)”
by BabaOriley
Tuesday, February 21 2012, 7:15PM
“Ches....you Rovers supporters are good at burying things. After all you buried your spiritual home under Morrisons supermarket on Holyernose Road!”