Hull FC May be struggling on the field, but their business off the field might just be beginning to pick up.
The recent appointment of Richie Myler as director of rugby might have raised a few eyebrows, but they’ve certainly made a statement of intent when it comes to recruitment.
The West Hull outfit today announced the signing of Challenge Cup winning Leigh Leopards captain John Asiata on a three year deal from the 2025 season.
Asiata will already have a fair amount of goodwill in West Hull after being a part of the Leigh team who beat FC’s hated rivals Hull KR at Wembley last year, and this shrewd piece of recruitment is sure to please FC fans who haven’t had a lot to cheer about recently.
Speaking to Hull’s website, Asiata had this to say: “I’m really excited for the new challenge that lies ahead for me at Hull FC. After speaking to Richie Myler, it’s clear that we are both on the same page in wanting to help this club to being better than ever before. Thank you to Adam, Richie and the Hull FC family for having faith in me. I really look forward to getting stuck in with the boys once the time comes.”
New director of rugby Richie Myler had this to say about his new marquee signing: “Everyone at Hull FC is absolutely delighted to bring a player of John’s calibre to the club. John is a highly respected individual, who is a true leader on and off the field. A signing of this quality clearly shows the direction in which the club is heading. We are delighted to have John as part of our journey over the next three years and he will really help define our identity as a club moving forwards.”
Written by Nathan Major-Kershaw (Site editor & Hull KR fan)
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