'Humbled' Gareth Ellis takes Hull FC captain's role from Andy Lynch
GARETH Ellis says he won't take his new position lightly after being "humbled" at being made Hull FC captain.
Ellis will take over from Andy Lynch as club captain of the Black and Whites this season after coach Peter Gentle opted for a change in leadership.
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Hull FC's Gareth Ellis
As well as Lynch being replaced as captain, vice-captain Richard Horne has also been replaced, with Danny Houghton rewarded for his rise to prominence with the role.
Ellis follows in the footsteps of many greats of the game and says the chance to lead Hull into a new era is an opportunity to relish.
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"It is a fantastic honour and one I won't take lightly," Ellis said.
"I've seen already what this club means to the players, the staff and the fans and to be named captain is a special achievement.
"You only have to look at some of the names who have done it before to realise what sort of company you're in, people like Johnny Whiteley, Clive Sullivan, Steve Norton, David Topliss – they're all legends of the club and the game.
"Even more recently I recall the likes of Jason Smith and Craig Fitzgibbon as captains, and these are some of the game's best players, so to be on the list is very humbling."
Ellis becomes Hull's fifth captain in the last four years following Lynch, Fitzgibbon, Sean Long and Lee Radford.
Gentle believes a change was needed to accompany Hull's fresh approach, but paid tribute to departing captain Lynch.
"Andy has done a great job and it goes without saying that he will continue to have a major role to play for us," he said.
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by kmoon
Monday, January 28 2013, 7:03PM
“forest with a small f yes i know it is i never presed the "h" key hard enough dopey”
by 3biesgalore
Monday, January 28 2013, 8:26AM
“Eddydunes,seems we heard that one before last season after the friendly didnt we now,and you most certainly showed us the way home this past season didnt you lol,well may be not.only joking.”
by Eddydunes
Monday, January 28 2013, 2:19AM
“by albanyrovers
Sunday, January 27 2013, 8:48PM
" .. A young side put 60points past a full York squad and were impressive, the game meant nothing ,what it did show is how good some of the youngsters are.Last weeks game apart from bragging rights ,meant nothing.
I remember the days you used to beat another championship side and brag about it.
Strange how when you beat cas it was an indication of how well your doing, when you beat york it's a good indication of how your doing, when you get mullered by the mighty ROBINS it's only a friendly and means nothing even when our under 18's finish you off after the first team kick your a## in the first half.”
by albanyrovers
Sunday, January 27 2013, 8:48PM
“Forest .. A young side put 60points past a full York squad and were impressive, the game meant nothing ,what it did show is how good some of the youngsters are.Last weeks game apart from bragging rights ,meant nothing. Last season Rovers beat us by 10 points more, again it meant nothing ,what happened during the season meant something we finished 6th your lot 10th.Your living of one friendly game and building your hopes up on hte back of it ,has last year.Your squad is weak your coach is weak I wonder how many times this season you willere him say " they are a side full of internationals" same old thing If Hudgellad faithin him he would have given him another contract but he will wait while easter ...be that makes Sandy feel wanted and trusted.The good news is your likely to get Larvins 5 million that will pay the debts off.”
by bigred1
Sunday, January 27 2013, 8:36PM
“is it true thatte knights putthe colts out today? if so great win forth black n sh@tes.onwards n upwards.est 1998.”
by Forest_0613
Sunday, January 27 2013, 8:13PM
“by albanyroversSunday, January 27 2013, 7:14PM
"Great win for the youngsters today at York ,some very good prospects on show.
And when our youngest beat Gateshull at the KC it meant nothing
You lot make me laugh
BEL13VE
lol”
by albanyrovers
Sunday, January 27 2013, 7:14PM
“Great win for the youngsters today at York ,some very good prospects on show. The future looks very bright .Look forward to Friday now and see how the first team perform.A win would be great start to the season ,it wont be easy but not beyond them,COYH”
by FROGSPAWN11
Sunday, January 27 2013, 7:00PM
“is that the same scorboard that could not record a win for 9 of your last 11 games including the 36-6 defeat at your ground with 7 of our regulars missing hahaha
your so funny
BEL13VE LOL!!
ps hows your pass sales doing!? pmsl!!!”
by Forest_0613
Sunday, January 27 2013, 6:01PM
“Frogspawn
It looks like your barometer stopped working 2 weeks ago.
It looks like a similar incident to when the scoreboard stopped
Working when we beat you 42-6
BEL13VE”
by Forest_0613
Sunday, January 27 2013, 5:50PM
“Spoon the sheep
It's how not ow”