Marc Sneyd

Salford celebrates a try as Leeds look on dejected. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Season over for generous Rhinos as Paul Rowley proves point

TOUGH DAY: Castleford's Innes Senior & Rowan Milnes dejected after their side slip to defeat against Salford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Tigers' boss left to rue costly high tackles at Salford

TIGHT CALL: Ben Reynolds of Hull FC is tackled by Shane Wright of Salford and Joe Mellor of Salford Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Late conversion miss leaves Hull wondering what might have been

Esan Marsters shows his frustration. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

No home comforts for 12-man Huddersfield as valiant fightback falls short

Willie Peters knows battling the elements is key at this time of year. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters all about defence as Super League waits for weather to turn

The Rhinos celebrate Sam Lisone's winning try. (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Leeds 22 Salford 16 - All about the win as Rohan Smith's side pass first test

BOTTOM OF THE PILE: Wakefield Trinity's Max Jowitt makes a last gap tackle on Salford Red Devils' Joe Burgess Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com

Applegarth threatens changes after Trinity's costly errors

Salford’s Ryan Brierley scores in the Red Devils win against Huddersfield Giants (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield Giants turned over by Sam Stone and Salford Reds Devils

Tanguy Zenon is congratulated on his debut try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Zenon inspires textbook Challenge Cup display as Rovers book semi-final spot

Lachlan Coote, who later went off with concussion, makes a break for Hull KR against Salford. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Hull KR 16 Salford 26: injuries rock Robins in Magic Weekend defeat

Hull FC celebrate Jake Trueman's try. (Photo: John Rushworth/SWpix.com)

'We need to improve' - Smith wants more than effort and attitude

Paul Rowley congratulates Marc Sneyd at the end of the game. (Photo: John Rushworth/SWpix.com)

Salford 29 Hull 22 - Improvement not enough against Sneyd-inspired hosts

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 05/05/2023 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 11 - Leeds Rhinos v Salford Red Devils - Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England - Leeds' Richie Myler on his way to a try against Salford.

Leeds Rhinos 12 Salford Red Devils 22: Sin-binning proves costly at Headingley

Salford’s Brodie Croft runs in for a try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Andy Last suffers from coach killers ahead of big interview

Scott Taylor shows his dejection. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith honeymoon period well and truly over as Hull frailties resurface

Tony Smith's side are aiming to bounce back on home soil. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith not fooled by injury talk ahead of Salford showdown

Andy Ackers celebrates scoring England's 16th try at Bramall Lane. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images for RLWC)

So far, so good - but England will be defined by what happens next

England's coach Shaun Wane after the victory over Greece. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'I’m fairly close' - Wane talks quarter-final team selection after Greece rout

Tommy Makinson has been given a breather this week. (Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

St Helens stars rested as Shaun Wane names England squad for France clash

Ian Watson is interviewed after his side slips to defeat against Salford Red Devils. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'We played real dumb' - Ian Watson critical of spine after chastening defeat

Ian Watson is interviewed after his side slips to defeat against Salford Red Devils. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'We played real dumb' - Ian Watson critical of spine after chastening defeat

Ian Watson was critical of his spine after seeing Huddersfield Giants' season fizzle out in a 28-0 hammering by Salford Red Devils at the John Smith's Stadium.

James O'Brien

Salford celebrate Kallum Watkins scoring their second try. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Huddersfield powerless to stop Salford juggernaut as season fizzles out

Ian Watson will come up against his former club in the play-offs. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson on Salford 'kryptonite' claims and half-back conundrum

Salford Red Devils celebrate Jack Ormondroyd's try. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Castleford 10 Salford 50: Radford's jaded side need miracle after horror show

Hull FC's Will Smith celebrates scoring a try. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com

Salford 28 Hull FC 18: Brierley pounces late to deny depleted Hull

Leeds Rhinos celebrate Rhyse Martin's second try. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leeds 34 Salford 14 - Rohan Smith's side enjoy 2022 first to put rivals on alert

Hull FC claimed the bragging rights in the only derby of 2021. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Brett Hodgson braced for unparalleled hostility in Craven Park derby

BAD NIGHT: Leeds Rhinos' Bodene Thompson is tackled by Salford Red Devils' Greg Burke, Andy Ackers and King Vuniyayawa Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Salford 26 Leeds 12: Pressure mounts on Rhinos head coach Agar

Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com - 11/03/2022 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 5 - Salford Red Devils v Hull KR - AJ Bell Stadium, Salford, England - Hull Kingston Rovers' Mikey Lewis scores the 4th try

Lewis at double as Robins hold off Red Devils

Hull FC's Jake Connor in action against Salford Red Devils. Pictures: Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Hull FC 48 Salford 16: ‘Undefendable’ Connor inspires victory on Sneyd’s return

VICTORY: Chris Satae of Hull FC is surrounded by teammates including Adam Swift (R) and Ligi Sao (L) after scoring a try against Salford Red Devils. Picture: Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Connor stars as impressive Hull FC thrash Red Devils

Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Hull FC v Salford: Brett Hodgson’s main focus not on returning Marc Sneyd

HULL FC coach Brett Hodgson is wary of what his former captain Marc Sneyd can do against his side today but is more concerned with what the response of his current players will be.

Dave Craven

Double: Derrell Olpherts scored two tries in Castleford's home defeat by Salford. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Judge Castleford on season not one game - Olpherts

Derrtell Olpherts scores for Tigers against his former club. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Reds stun Tigers to ruin Radford's debut

New Hull FC captain Luke Gale says he will lead by example

Black and White hero: Marc Sneyd after scoring the winning goal against Hull KR last August, has played his last game for Hull FC and joined Salford Red Devils. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Shock as Hull FC sanction exit of Sneyd and replace him with Gale

Leeds Rhinos scrum-half Luke Gale has joined Hull FC. (ALEX WHITEHEAD/SWPIX)

Super League star joins rivals

Hull FC's Marc Sneyd celebrates scoring the winning drop goal against Hull KR in August (JON CLIFTON/SWPIX)

Shock transfer switches for leading Super League scrum-halves

Leeds Rhinos' Kruise Leeming scores a drop goal tom win the game in extra time (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Kruise Leeming’s boot ends Hull FC top-six hopes and keeps Leeds Rhinos alive

Hull FC's Jordan Lane, Manu Ma'u and Danny Houghton celebrate their 23-22 Super League victory over Hull KR. Picture: John Clifton/SWPix.

Hull FC 23 Hull KR 22: City rivals produce thriller to finally match the hype

Hull FC co-captain Marc Sneyd celebrates his decisive drop goal against Hull KR. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com.

Marc Sneyd on why Hull FC refused to ‘switch off’ in derby win over Hull KR

Hull FC's Bureta Faraimo scores against Hull KR (JON CLIFTON/SWPIX)

How Hull FC secured dramatic derby spoils

Family battle: Hull FC's Ben McNamara faces dad Steve's Catalan Dragons tonight. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Catalans Dragons v Hull FC: Coach Brett Hodgson hoping Ben McNamara can win fami...

SWEET MEMORIES: Marc Sneyd of Hull FC takes a selfie with the Hull FC crowd after winning the Challenge Cup fora second time in 2017. Picture by Richard Blaxall/SWpix.com

Hull FC v Leeds: Sneyd reaches landmark with plenty of fond memories

Hull FC's Marc Sneyd. Picture: Nigel French/PA

Hull FC’s Marc Sneyd looking to learn lessons after Huddersfield Giants setback

COMEBACK: Mahe Fonua scored Hull's first try as they came from behind to defeat Huddersfield Giants. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hull FC 17 Huddersfield 10 - Black and Whites mount comeback to stun Giants

Hull FC's Marc Sneyd is one of the best kickers in the game (Picture: SWPix.com)

Sneyd ready to pull the trigger as Hull renew rivalry with Wigan

Wakefield Trinity's Dave Fifita tries to beat the Hull FC defence. (ALEX WHITEHEAD/SWPIX)

Hull FC 20 Wakefield Trinity 14: Carlos Tuimavave breaks Wakefield hearts

Hull FC's Josh Reynolds goes over for the first of his two tries after Jake Connor's break (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

Hull FC's Jake Connor puts forward his England case

Hull FC's Danny Houghton in pre-season training (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

Danny Houghton gets first shot at captaining Hull FC in 2021 - and new playing r...

Hull FC's Marc Sneyd in pre-season training. (SWPIX)

Hull FC name three co-captains for 2021

Hull FC pull off signing coup with capture of State of Origin star Josh Reynolds

Hull's Josh Griffin (BRUCE ROLLINSON)

Wigan Warriors 29 Hull FC 2: Hull's Grand Final hopes ended by ruthless Wigan

Key man: Hull's Marc Sneyd. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

Wigan Warriors v Hull FC - Marc Sneyd out to make play-off history

Hull FC's Chris Satae scores against Warrington Wolves (PIC: JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Warrington Wolves 14 Hull FC 27: Stirring Hull produce shock win

Hull FC's Bureta Faraimo celebrates his two tries against Hull KR with team-mate Mahe Fonua. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe/JPIMedia.

Two-try Bureto Faraimo steers Hull FC to timely derby win over Hull KR

Happy chap: Manu Ma’u of Hull FC celebrates with team-mates after scoring a try against Castleford. Picture by Ash Allen/SWpix.com

Castleford working hard to put it right says Powell

Hull FC's Josh Griffin goes past Lee Gaskell (BRUCE ROLLINSON)

How Hull FC marksman slayed Huddersfield Giants

Leeds Rhinos' Ash Handley (BRUCE ROLLINSON)

How Leeds Rhinos were made to seat by latecomers Hull FC

Hull FC's Jake Connor celebrates the winning try. Picture: PA

‘Character and desire was sensational’ hails Hull FC boss Andy Last