Peter Gentle challenges Hull FC troops to keep a place in his side
PETER Gentle has told his Hull FC players there are no guarantees and they have to earn the right to keep their spot in his side.
Gentle says he agonised over which players to select for Hull's opening Super League game at Leeds tonight, eventually opting for experience against the champions.
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Peter Gentle is calling on his Hull FC players to earn their place in his side.
With almost an entirely fit squad to choose from, the coach has warned his players that being selected tonight in round one does not guarantee a regular place.
Now, the Aussie wants to see his players justify his faith with a performance that reflects his belief in them.
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"It was extremely tough picking a 19-man squad and in the end I had to go with experience," said Gentle.
"We have picked a side that suits facing Leeds and we've gone with experience.
"The players who have been picked now have to prove they can keep their spot.
"I will have no hesitation throwing in the guys who missed out, so the boys who have the shirt have got it for round one and it is up to them to keep it."
Four months since their play-off dream was ended at Warrington last season, Gentle's new-look side visit Headingley with Gareth Ellis in their ranks.
The game will see the former Leeds star make his Hull debut as he captains the Black and Whites for the first time.
After months of positivity, Gentle knows it is time for the talking to stop and for his players to deliver with not words but their performance on the pitch.
Admitting his side will improve with each passing week, the Aussie is not putting any extra pressure on his team to make a winning start.
"I'm excited and I am looking forward to it, as the players are. We have seven new players who will be playing and I'm excited to see how they fit into our side," added Gentle.
"Ideally we'd all like to get a good start, but our season won't be defined in the first four or six weeks. If we win six from six I won't be shouting from the rooftops that we are going to win the competition and if we lose every game I won't be saying our season is over.
"We will take some time to gel, but I am encouraged by what we are doing on the training field and transferring that to the games is the challenge now.
"Whether we hit the ground running in round one or not, it is going to happen and I am excited about that. We want to get out there now and start playing for keeps."
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by Red_Hill_Bill
Sunday, February 03 2013, 9:02PM
“I don't 'fixate' over Gateshull (est.1998) Grandma Dull, I enjoy the banter. I can't say I enjoyed our performance this afternoon though!
Nevertheless, thank you for your good wishes. I am sure you are a true supporter.
BEL13VE
lol”
by granma
Sunday, February 03 2013, 2:15PM
“Whatever our clubs have done in the past good, bad or indifferant thats what it is past. You have to look to the future and no matter what it brings just support your cub. Its nice to chat about years gone by but kr fans seem to live in our past, very sad.I have never had a problem with kr in the super league I wish a few more of the old time teams was in it. So tootal of to cp and support your team instead of fixating over mine Billy boy and good luck!!”
by Red_Hill_Bill
Saturday, February 02 2013, 11:34PM
“by granmaSaturday, February 02 2013, 7:19PM
"I am living with it,wil you if kr get slammed tomorrow.Oh and have a look at the predictions for your lot not very encouraging are they."
Fear not GrannyDull, we are used to adversity, we can take the hits. Unlike Gateshull (est.1998).
A big day for our 'poor' team was when we secured our Super League status. I'm sure you will remember the day, the KFC scoreboard stopped working, Dull FC it would appear couldn't 'live with it'.
How we laughed.
A bit like astute Adam's failed 10k challenge, also 'hard to live with' for some. Very funny for others.
BEL13VE
lol”
by granma
Saturday, February 02 2013, 7:19PM
“I am living with it,wil you if kr get slammed tomorrow.Oh and have a look at the predictions for your lot not very encouraging are they.”
by HKR_RLFC
Saturday, February 02 2013, 5:40PM
“by granmaSaturday, February 2 2013, 2:40PM
"Not happy no but wil not be writing them of they have a long way to go yet. As for critics plenty still predict a good season for fc.".......
Who are these "plenty of critics" then ?
After that weak shambles ?
Peter Gentle = Peter Sharp.
You were atrocious, live with it.”
by granma
Saturday, February 02 2013, 2:40PM
“Not happy no but wil not be writing them of they have a long way to go yet. As for critics plenty still predict a good season for fc.”
by hullkr117
Saturday, February 02 2013, 6:32AM
“Tis i Tezza of OZ .Rumour only Ellis as broken foot ,hope not”
by Eddydunes
Saturday, February 02 2013, 1:18AM
“by granma
Friday, February 1 2013, 3:17PM
"Well here we go! Good luck fc. Win or loose as long as you give it all you've got I will be happy.
Happy tonight are you, you should be because they "give all they've got"
by hullfc12010 Friday, February 1 2013, 6:08PM
"Does anyone read The Sun????
Their RL columnist predicted that FC would finish 7th, saying "they won't trouble the top teams". clubs.... I appreciate predictuions count for nothing but don't get how these so called "experts" come up with these things!"
The experts don't listen to Pearsons/gentles hype.”
by HKR_RLFC
Friday, February 01 2013, 10:08PM
“by 2biscuitsFriday, February 1 2013, 6:28PM
"HKR_RLFC
Does that mean if Hull FC win tonight and dont get blown away we will see the last of you?"....
Looks like I'll be staying then.
Outclassed....blown away.”
by Northern_Red
Friday, February 01 2013, 10:02PM
“OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!! OH Dear!!!.....
top 4 MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm
deffo need to improve on that shower of shh this evening.... good viewing though from a neutrals stand point...
however i`m not neutral......... I think the term is Wupped yer A$$”