Richie Myler addresses Hull FC fans with three key pillars set for 'fundamental change'

Hull FC Director of Rugby, Richie Myler.
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Richie Myler has promised that changes will be coming to Hull FC in order to avoid a repeat of one of the club's worst-ever seasons. The Black and Whites slipped to bottom place in the Super League table on Saturday evening, with a 58-4 defeat to Salford Red Devils seeing London Broncos edge ahead on points difference.

That has seen the director of rugby speak directly to the club's fans, who 'had the right' to air their frustrations at the MKM Stadium during and after the defeat. Myler, meanwhile, has conceded that Hull are currently a 'million miles off' with a 'lot of factors' at play. However, he insists things 'will get better' next year on three key pillars: 'hard work, dedication, and commitment.'

That will be the focus for Hull moving forward, with Myler admitting that right now the club is 'failing' based on a combination of things and deserves to be in it's current position. He also said the club has to 'change fundamentally,' while a thank you was given to the Hull supporters for sticking with the club during a tough season.

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Myler wrote: "As a club, we are currently a million miles away from where everybody associated with Hull FC wants us to be. A lot of factors have contributed to the club being in the position we currently find ourselves in.

"The board hears your frustrations; believe me when I say, we cannot and will not continue in this current manner. This is not a finger-pointing exercise or a blame game towards any one individual. But clearly, certain members of our organisation are not delivering on their roles, and ultimately we need to make a change.

"Representing Hull FC carries a weight much heavier than most clubs in the competition, and expectations are rightly much higher than other clubs due to the potential we hold. But, in the same way as a player might have ‘potential’, ‘potential’ can only take you so far. Hard work, dedication, and committing yourself to a cause bigger than yourself have to be paramount. Without those factors, you end up where you deserve to be.

"This is the reality of the club over the past four years, and it hits home when you consider our current league position. As members and supporters, you have the right to be frustrated. You have the right to demand change. You have the right to expect more from us. But I believe there is a brighter future for Hull FC."

Myler, who insists Hull are 'working tirelessly' to turn their fortunes back around, continued: "Rugby League is an unforgiving sport. The margin for error is so small that if you aren’t all in it together, pulling in the same direction, or if you take your eye off the ball, you fail. Currently, we are failing.

"A lot of talk has been that our focus is purely on 2025, and we have 'put the cue in the rack.' I can assure you all that every day, we are working tirelessly to solve our situation. To get back to where we want this club to be, we have to change fundamentally. We cannot thank our members and supporters enough for their ongoing support in these difficult moments."

Hull Live's exclusive Q&A with Richie Myler can be found here.

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