“Absolutely embarrassing” – How social media reacted to Hull FC’s big derby day defeat
Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com - 07/04/2023 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 8 - Hull FC v Hull KR - MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England - Hull Kingston Rovers' Rhys Kennedy in action with Hull FC's Ligi Sao
Hull KR defeated Hull FC 40-0 in the Hull derby at the MKM Stadium.
They led 14-0 at the break and in the second half a dominant Hull KR side tore ahead.
It handed Hull FC their sixth consecutive defeat to start the season.
But how did fans react?
Hull KR fans saw it as “absolutely brilliant.”
Absolutely brilliant.
— Diane Jelley (@DianeJelley2) April 7, 2023
Others described it as pure class.
Absolutely 💯 class well done lads paint the town red ❤️🤍❤️🤍
— michelle harrison❤🤍❤🤍❤🤍 (@redrobin73) April 7, 2023
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For others it underlined their love for the club.
I LOVE THIS CLUB https://t.co/nBxpkyMfE5
— Jordan Wright (@JordanW63793978) April 7, 2023
One fan pointed out that those who suggested form goes out the window in a derby were very wrong.
“Form goes out of the window in the derby…” 👀🤔🤣
@RedRobinPodcast @pcooke06 @AppleyardJoseph #UpTheRobins 💪🔴⚪️@hullkrofficial https://t.co/WT2ahJwucY— Matt Gregson 🇪🇺 (@TigerRobin71) April 7, 2023
Whilst another fan claimed they were a different class to their rivals.
Different class 🔴⚪️ https://t.co/1UFCKUGCp4
— Andrew Benstead (@benstead_andrew) April 7, 2023
As for Hull FC, one fan joked that they should be glad winless Wakefield exist.
Bet you lot are thankful Wakefield exist 🤣
— Dan Taylor (@TaylorDanRW) April 7, 2023
With Hull FC having so many players out of contract, some fans felt that there should be no contract renewals after that.
If ANY,of the player's who were involved in this shambolic display,are rewarded with a contract renewal, serious questions need to be asked..
— Mike W (@mw93333) April 7, 2023
Can anyone help with my @hullfcofficial "to keep" list,I'm struggling past Sutty,Dwyer,Clifford,……..
— Boulevard (@Bouleva58637694) April 7, 2023
Others want the reserves to play next week to send a real message.
Okay reserves non of them deserve to play again
— AJ⚫ (@AJ_COYH) April 7, 2023
Others described it as a disgrace.
I’m sorry but that is totally unacceptable. This is the biggest game of the year and a performance like that is a disgrace.
— Matt Barnes (@barnesy5k) April 7, 2023
Or “absolutely embarrassing.”
Absolutely embarrassing! No pride or passion. Sack them all!
— Mother Superior (@mthersuperior) April 7, 2023
Worryingly one fan claimed he was not shocked by the result which is a damning assessment of the club after six consecutive defeats.
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