Hull FC changes in full as gargantuan rebuild shown in number of ins and outs

To say the changes at Hull FC this year are root and brand would be an understatement, with the Black and Whites altering virtually every area of their club operations over the last seven months. That has seen amendments made to the playing squad, coaching team, backroom staff, and even at board level, with the club undergoing the rebuild craved by many of their supporters.

Here, Hull Live looks at all of the changes made so far.

Players

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The biggest change by far has been the playing squad, with 23 of the 39 players handed squad numbers for the 2024 season moving on at various stages throughout the year. In total, nine new signings have been made, while several more academy players have been promoted to the first-team this pre-season.

In total, 23 players have left, with Tex Hoy, Liam Tindall, Carlos Tuimavave, Liam Sutcliffe, Darnell McIntosh, Jake Trueman, Fa’amanu Brown, Franklin Pele, Jayden Okunbor, Joe Cator, Cam Scott, Morgan Smith, Jack Brown, Mitieli Vulikijaoan, Charlie Severs, Jack Walker, Kye Armstrong, Mackenzie Harman, Damel Diakhate, Jeylan Hodgson, Sully Medforth, and Lennon Bursell all moving on. Danny Houghton has also retired.

Coming in are Jordan Abdull, John Asiata, Amir Bourouh, Ed Chamberlain, Cade Cust, Zak Hardaker, Oliver Holmes, Jordan Rapana, and Aidan Sezer. They add to Herman Ese'ese, Ligi Sao, Brad Fash, Jordan Lane, Jack Ashworth, Will Gardiner, Davy Litten, Nick Staveley, Harvey Barron, Lewis Martin, Zach Jebson, Denive Balmforth, Matty Laidlaw, Logan Moy, Cobie Wainhouse, Jack Cahrles, Tom Briscoe, Yusuf Aydin, and Jed Cartwright, who have all been kept on from last season.

The rising talent group contains the likes of Will Kirby, Ryan Westerman, and Callum Kemp, who all debuted last season. They are joined by Will Hutcinson, Lloyd Kemp, Roman Dawson, Lennon Clark, Will Hutchinson, Jordon Baker, Joe Ward, Ben Johnson, and Owen Haldenby.

Coaches

Hull have a brand new head coach in John Cartwright, who has signed a three-year deal from the 2025 season. The Aussie started week four of pre-season training this Monday morning. Elsewhere, Hull have also brought back Andy Last to the club as assistant coach, with Simon Grix also returning to his assistant role. Gareth Ellis also has a new role within the performance department.

Backroom staff

Hull have appointed Andy Shea as their new head physiotherapist. They have also appointed Jon Clarke in a conditioning consistency role, with the former Warrington hooker, renowned as one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the game, present for the start of pre-season earlier this month. The club are also looking to appoint another physio to work under Shea.

New Director of Rugby

Hull FC parted ways with former CEO James Clark in April, with Richie Myler coming in as Director of Rugby. He also signed a three-year deal and has been in charge of all rugby operations at the club.

Takeover

Current chairman Adam Pearson has entered a period of exclusivity with Andrew Thirkill and David Bond, with a full takeover expected to be finalised soon. The duo are understood to be worth around £500 million.

Opening of new training hub

Hull FC are now benefiting from their own identity on campus, with their new hub complete. The hub is equipped with changing rooms, video rooms, physio rooms, storage, a coaches office, a kitchen, and a social area, enhancing the squads day-to-day experience at training, something that players have told Hull Live has created a more professional environment at the club.

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