Paul Cooke has his on whether Hull FC are in relegation trouble

Paul Cooke has had his say on whether Hull FC are in danger of relegation.

The former Hull FC star has spoken out on social media after Hull suffered their seventh consecutive defeat.

The Black and Whites sit 11th at present four points clear of bottom placed club Wakefield Trinity who look for their first win of the season against Leigh Leopards on Sunday.

Responding to a fan on Twitter, Cooke believes Hull are in no danger of relegation because of Wakefield’s woes.

He said:

“With all respect that’s a reply from complete frustration and because of the results that are not good enough to you, all Hull FC fans and rightly so. But with respect to Wakefield (sadly but honestly I’m my eyes) save every team in 2023 from relegation.”

He also backed Tony Smith to remain in the Hull hotseat long term.

Again responding to fans calling for another change in coach, he said:

“Maybe give him until April/May 2024 because the 2023 squad inherited needs massive changes. The players clearly need changing?? It surely can’t be the three decent/quality/accomplished coaches in Radford, Hodgson and Smith can it??”

Hull lost 34-10 to Leeds Rhinos last night as Ash Handley scored a brace.

The other tries came from props Tom Holroyd and Mikolaj Oledzki as well as James McDonnell, and Rhyse Martin.