Paul Johnson: I will handle added Hull FC pressures
PAUL Johnson says he will relish the pressure to perform after joining Hull FC from Wakefield.
The 24-year-old forward has agreed a two-year deal at the KC Stadium to become the sixth new signing for next year.
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Paul Johnson says he is confident of handling the pressure at Hull FC.
Rejecting the chance to stay with the Wildcats, Johnson joins a strong pack that has already seen Ben Galea and Gareth Ellis added to the likes of Andy Lynch, Mark O'Meley and Liam Watts.
But despite being under pressure to get a starting place and win trophies, it was that challenge which convinced him to test himself at the KC Stadium.
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"There is a lot of pressure going to Hull because they've got huge ambitions, but it is a pressure I am looking forward to," Johnson told the Mail.
"There is a great squad at Hull, they will be pushing for big things next year and I want to be a part of that. Hull have a great pack, but also have a great team too. I'll be working on my game too and hopefully I can play a big part in that team.
"Every time you go out on the pitch you want to win and you want the rewards at the end of the season, like a Grand Final or a Challenge Cup. That's why I've come to Hull and I can't wait for that challenge."
The former St Helens player has spent the last two seasons at the Wildcats, picking up the player of the year award in 2011.
Having started his career in the second-row, Johnson has developed into a prop and fits the mould favoured by coach Peter Gentle of a mobile front rower.
Ex-Hull coach Richard Agar had attempted to keep hold of Johnson, only to see his player reject any contract offers to make the switch to the KC.
Full of praise for his time at the Wildcats, Johnson says it was important for him at this stage of his career to have a fresh challenge.
"I've had two great years at Wakefield, I've enjoyed my time there but I felt it was time to move on and give myself a new challenge," added Johnson.
"I cannot wait to get started now and I am really looking forward to getting going in pre-season.
"Hull is a great club, it is one I admire with a great stadium and a great fan base and it is a place I am really looking forward to playing my rugby at."
Comments
by MallyHullFC
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 10:44AM
“Super League Grand Finalists Dominate England Squad...
http://tinyurl.com/9e2rmp2”
by bridrobin
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:20AM
“Ossietta, thank you for that. I wonder why dixter didn't get back to me on that though. He never does when when you show him up for the fraud he is.
lol”
by ossietta
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 8:04AM
“It was the Yorkshire Belle that was used when the Farringford went into drydock, Bridrobin...! The owners of her today are called Roy Simpson and Peter Richardson, I'm sure Dexter knows them well....! I also remember the Flamborian. two nice little boats, if your into that thing.!
I knew the Belle was used for the humber ferry, but fiddled with the names, I googled.....!”
by bridrobin
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 12:32AM
“TurkishSabre, yes, I too am now an old git and also played outside games as a lad. They helped keep you fit too!
As well as the Boys Own, the other Brid boats were the Flamborian and the Thornwick. The Yorkshireman figured too but I don't know too much about her..
I am still in the dark which one covered for the Farringford for a couple of days though, it was reported in the HDM just before the event was to take place.
Happy days.”
by TurkishSabre
Monday, October 01 2012, 11:02PM
“Bridrobin/ I remember as a very young boy, boarding the "Boys Own pleasure boat" i was oly about six or seven, but remember thinking how long, my dads coat was, you know, the type Prince Charles still wears now!!
I am sure we went to Brid from Hull, and came back with my stick of rock, thinking what an adventure, holding my dads hand,looking up at the greedy gulls swooping and diving, happy simple days, full of fun, what a shame peoples values have changed, and the electronic playstations have replaced reallio, and block, just an old git wondering were it all went wrong.”
by bridrobin
Monday, October 01 2012, 8:19PM
“Dixter the Fraud, with regard to your post at 9.01am. I see you have now reduced yourself to selective posting. You actually asked me for the name of the owner of the remaining Bridlington pleasure boat the Yorkshire Belle built a year before I was born. Therefore the Yorkshire Belle is 65 years old not 68 as you stated.The owner lives/lived in Hull apparently, I neither know nor care who he is.
I did ask you a genuine question though, because I am not sure of the answer myself. One of the Bridlington pleasure boats replaced the Farringford ,the last Humber Ferry for a few days while she was undergoing repairs. This was on a passenger only basis. I cannot remember which one. You declined to answer as you did when I brought up the matter of the fire at the old CP in 1946, I even sent you a link.
Try posting the truth for once.”
by GayGirlSlamma
Monday, October 01 2012, 2:17PM
“The Dobbin's fans better get used to this kind of second rate signing like Carao as they fight to avoid administration,let's face it,they have become a feeder club for the big clubs like Hull FC,Wigan and Leeds who are once again sniffing around Kris Welham.
Any good young players who come through(Sherrif,Cox and Latus are safe) will be snapped up by the big clubs and the Dobbins can't afford to refuse any offers.
Still no sign of any season pass sales at Caravan Park whilst Hull FC's sales well exceed 5,000 already when the direct debit sales are included at the end of three months.
I see Hudgell and Crossland or Dumb and Dumber as they are known throughout the rugby league world are hoping to leave the Dobbins with a legacy !!!! Well they have already left the Dobbins with a legacy,a legacy of ineptitude and financial incompetence.!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha"”
by GayGirlSlamma
Monday, October 01 2012, 2:08PM
“The Dobbin's fans better get used to this kind of second rate signing like Carao as they fight to avoid administration,let's face it,they have become a feeder club for the big clubs like Hull FC,Wigan and Leeds who are once again sniffing around Kris Welham.
Any good young players who come through(Sherrif,Cox and Latus are safe) will be snapped up by the big clubs and the Dobbins can't afford to refuse any offers.
Still no sign of any season pass sales at Caravan Park whilst Hull FC's sales well exceed 5,000 already when the direct debit sales are included at the end of three months.
I see Hudgell and Crossland or Dumb and Dumber as they are known throughout the rugby league world are hoping to leave the Dobbins with a legacy !!!! Well they have already left the Dobbins with a legacy,a legacy of ineptitude and financial incompetence.!!!!!!!! ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha"”
by Beeker
Monday, October 01 2012, 12:46PM
“EDDY I AGGREE WITH YOU PAUL JOHNSON IS A SECOND RATE SIGNING. YOU SAID IT.”
by dextertexter
Monday, October 01 2012, 9:08AM
“thrice,a really old word to be used by one so young lol,yes he forgets who he is at times,and changes his way of setting out his posts,but even forgets what names hes posted them under,talk about givaways,he thinks everyones a sillyboy but him lol.”