Hull FC to dump Tex Hoy as angry fans call for boss Tony Smith to be sacked
TEX Hoy IS being bombed out of Hull FC – with sources not sure where he will end up.
The Australian full back, who has featured in all but one of the Black and Whites’ matches this season, is being offered to other Super League clubs.
With most competitors seemingly sorted for full backs, the options over here appear to be limited to London Broncos as they have an overseas quota spot remaining.
However, he may drop into the Championship or return home after his two-year deal, which expired at the end of the season, was cut short.
Angry FC boss Tony Smith indicated the end of the line was coming for some players after they leaked more than 50 points to Huddersfield on Saturday.
Hoy, 24, did not play in the second half and the coach, who believes he will be given the time to turn things around, said it was not because of injury.
He said: “We’re at that point where if some aren’t doing it, we’re going to have to find the ones that can.
“Are my messages sinking in? For sure. Some are just able to do it better than others. There are a couple where I’m questioning whether they can do what we need them to do.
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“The defensive side of the game has been our focus for a long time and some of them just haven’t got the confidence to do what they want to be able to do, so I’m going to have to find some people who can and will.”
Hoy will be the first man culled at FC but the player’s father, former professional surfer Matt Hoy, is in no doubt about where the blame lies.
He said on social media: “Lets see how many of the off contract players re-sign if the out of date, no structure, no systems bloke playing mind games with players, the club and media is still there.
“No structure, no systems, chopping and changing, playing mind games. Good way to coach a team.
“The match review panel should be charging Tony Smith for his s*** coaching.”