Peter Gentle says KC factor can be massive asset to Hull FC in play-off clash
PETER Gentle says the 'KC factor' can be Hull FC's trump card in their play-off clash with Huddersfield Giants.
The Aussie coach has called Sunday's elimination match at the KC Stadium a thank you to the fans for their support this season.
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Hull FC coach Peter Gentle
Hull have lost just once at home in Super League this season, comfortably beaten by Minor premiers Wigan Warriors during an horrendous spate of injuries for the Black and Whites.
Gentle's men did also lose their Challenge Cup fourth-round game at home to Sunday's opponents, Huddersfield.
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But after a season of confident displays at the KC, Gentle admits home advantage will be a big factor in his side's bid to progress further in the knockout competition.
"We've played well at home this season and we are very comfortable there," he told the Mail.
"The ground is not going to win it for us, but it is going to play a part and give us an opportunity.
"The crowd will be singing and cheering and we need to feed off that and be on top of our game. We need to put in a performance so we can celebrate at the end about where we are going in this competition."
Hull's further participation in the play-offs hinges on them capturing an 11th home victory of the season.
The Black and Whites started the campaign with a draw against Warrington and, like in that game, also saw a point snatched off them late on when St Helens pinched a draw in June.
It means Hull failed to beat any of the top three at home this year, but with only that solitary loss, Gentle admits there is genuine belief of another home success.
Describing the home tie as a reward for their efforts, he also insists it is a reward for the fans for the part they have played.
Gentle added: "It has been a goal of ours for a long time to get a home game in the semi-finals and part of that is a thank you to the fans.
"You can't underestimate the part they have played.
"The fans get behind the team every week with their chanting and their songs and it really does lift the boys. This is a little bit of a thank you to them."
FC have confirmed the Mail's story that Ben Galea has signed a one-year deal.
TICKETS for this weekend's clash are priced from £5 kids, £12 concessions and £18 for adults. To purchase, ring 01482 505600.
Comments
by dextertexter
Friday, September 14 2012, 8:50AM
“and to think we used to spell it like this CONCESSIONS lol nutmeg”
by 2biscuits
Thursday, September 13 2012, 10:35PM
“So could a quality no 7 Peter.
I hope we stop moving for Chase and get a quality 7 in like Danny Brough.Great pace ,good kicking game its what we have been missing.”
by Bumsonseats
Thursday, September 13 2012, 8:29PM
“25JG24
Look at the prices and tell me what the average is
you get more adults and consessions then kids.
http://tinyurl.com/9cezb3m
The extra fans are walk up traffic so they pay full pop.
Do try andkeep up.
Dopey
0/10”
by dextertexter
Thursday, September 13 2012, 5:15PM
“bumsonseats,you may not have noticed but playoff games means extra gate money on top of the league program,look at it that way it makes better reading,its superleague euro who see the most benefit from the playoff fixtures, they take the biggest cut of the money made from those games.”
by dickydark
Thursday, September 13 2012, 3:30PM
“Ricksin It good to hear McDonnell has gone to oz .sooner have Horne at full back ,did not want him so means nothing to me and probably a lot of fc fans ,its your club he did not want to play for”
by fc_barmy_army
Thursday, September 13 2012, 2:54PM
“is that the new empty kc stand when in championship break even at rovers 10 000....gates in championship 3000 tops short fall of 7000.....7000 x £15 surely u dont pay more then that to watch that ***** lol....£105 000 per 13 games and that = bye bye rovers..............cmon you hulla”
by 25JG24
Thursday, September 13 2012, 2:20PM
“Ricksinn, keep up, McRae told us that much on the radio last night and also said there was nothing doing with FC buying him unless it falls through with him in Oz in which case they would talk again, but you knew all that didn't you”
by 25JG24
Thursday, September 13 2012, 2:11PM
“Bumsonseats, well done, good effort, however the major flaw with your calculation is that nowhere does it state that the 14500 was based on full price adults, so your figures (£20) can go straight in the bin. Similarly, unless you know the makeup of our 11800 average how can you calculate a loss? If there are more full price adults in that average than usual it would impact on the break even figure, of course the reverse is also true, which basically means your fag packet attempt at maths is pretty meaningless!! 2/10 must do better!”
by Ricksinn
Thursday, September 13 2012, 2:04PM
“Wave bye bye to Shannon Mcdonnell dullers... he flew out of Heathrow yesterday with Joel Clinton. Fact.”
by Ricksinn
Thursday, September 13 2012, 2:00PM
“Whats Rovers new KC stand got to do with the dullers going out of the play offs...
You just couldn't right this.... pmsl..rofl.. does Genitals understand that every time he mentions KC he is referring to the new KC stand at the mighty robins. hahahahahaha”