I think what we have seen recently with Tony Smith proves that it's not necessarily about who is in charge but the resources at their disposal. For years a lot of FC fans were crying out for an experienced coach to come in instead of assistants. We got that in Smith and it hasn't worked. But can we honestly say that Smith has had full resources? Cap spend has been questionable because whether we are spending full cap or not, it certainly hasn't been value for money. Meanwhile our backroom staff has been depleted and we're waiting on these new training facilities to be completed.

So I don't think it matters about someone's track record as such. What is important is that whoever they identify to take us forward gets everything they need from the club put at their disposal to achieve their goals. I'm liking what has been said since last week by both Pearson and now Myler suggesting that will be the case.

Mirror, mirror on the wall.........
Classic.

Is Scott Taylor's article in the Mail a bit of PR prior to him being announced as another addition to the backroom makeover or a pitch from him hoping to get involved? I'm thinking the latter but not sure.

My first thoughts was that after comments have been made in the media about strengthening the back room staff, this was Taylor's "come get me" message to Hull. But to be honest if he wanted to be back at the club I don't think he'd go to the media. I imagine he'd have no hesitation in just getting on the phone and asking if there's anywhere he can slot in.
I can see it been the first option you said and it's a bit of foreshadowing before he gets announced back at the club later in the week.

Do we need another former player who has been around throught the recent dire period involved? I'd rather we brought in some fresh blood. If taylor had so much to offer he should have bee offering it whilst still employed by the club. We don't need more or the "jobs for the boys" culture.

Agreed, if he did have a lot to offer, other super league/championship clubs would've offered him something, rather than a come and get me article