TONY SMITH

NEW ERA: Sheffield Steeldogs are building for the 2024-25 season - adding Jamie McIlroy nas their new GM. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Steeldogs appoint new GM as Seahawks complete import quota

Ian Watson has been sacked as Huddersfield head coach. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Giants sack head coach Ian Watson following latest form slump

DYNAMIC DUO: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox celebrates his team's Challenge Cup success in March with assistant coach Carter Beston-Will - both will return on new deals keeping them at the club until the summer of 2027. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Why Steelers' Aaron Fox has the trust of owner Tony Smith

LEADING MAN: Ben Morgan is the best person to oversee the changes taking place at Sheffield Steeldogs, according to former team-mate Matt Bissonnette Picture: Tony Johnson.

Why Morgan's 'DNA' is perfect for Steeldogs' rebuild

Tony Smith finds himself out of rugby league but is still in the coaching world. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith confident of further success in ever-evolving sport

Hull FC are trying to stick together during a challenging time. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Simon Grix treating Hull with kid gloves as he looks to restore confidence

Gary Hetherington leads Rhinos out at Wemnley in 2020. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Major development as Rhinos to appoint new rugby boss

Tony Smith has opened up on a challenging spell at Hull FC. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Smith breaks silence on Hull exit as he discusses prospect of coaching return

PLANNING AHEAD: Ben Morgan has been installed as the new player-coach at Sheffield Steeldogs ahead of the 2024-25 NIHL National season, with a remit to make the team competitive again, while also helping nurture the city's homegrown talent. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Morgan targets homegrown talent as Steeldogs enter rebuild mode

Simon Grix will see out the season as head coach. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Hull coach Simon Grix vows to stay on following John Cartwright appointment

John Cartwright is currently an assistant at Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

John Cartwright names three non-negotiables following Hull FC appointment

BACK 'HOME': Veteran centre Jason Hewitt is back in Hiull after agreeing to sign for Hull Seahawks in the 2024-25 NIHL National season. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Seahawks bring Hewitt 'home' to help make them genuine contenders

Adrian Lam is in demand. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Adrian Lam relaxed about future as he responds to Hull FC speculation

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Aaron Fox on being able to meet Steelers' great expectations

WHETHER he acknowledged it or not, there was extra pressure on head coach Aaron Fox coming into his fourth full season behind the bench for Sheffield Steelers.

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Hull KR beat Wigan last time out but consistency is key for the Robins. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR v Saints - Willie Peters 'chasing more' in bid to prove credentials

Hull showed some promising signs against Leeds but it has been a disastrous start for the Black and Whites. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Super League report card - Yorkshire clubs graded from B to F at one-third mark

Simon Grix, pictured, has taken over from Tony Smith on an interim basis. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Hull FC v Rhinos - Simon Grix out to shake bad habits as he protects youngsters

Gareth Ellis has returned to Hull as an assistant coach. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Ellis secures sensational Hull return as Myler makes first major appointment

Paul Rowley is staying at Salford. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Hull FC rebuffed in Paul Rowley pursuit as search for new head coach goes on

Hull have endured a miserable season to date. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull challenged to prove they care by nailing 'talentless effort areas'

Danny Houghton has defended the culture at Hull. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull captain Houghton issues impassioned defence amid 'toxic environment' claims

Simon Grix has been handed the reins at Hull on an interim basis. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Hull interim boss Grix on Smith exit, Myler arrival and own future

Tony Smith, left, shakes hands with nephew Rohan at Headingley. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'I really feel for Tony' - Rohan Smith reacts to uncle's Hull FC exit

It was a brief stay at Hull for Nu Brown. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Nu Brown quickly snapped up by NRL club following early Hull FC exit

Fa'amanu Brown has left Hull after just four months at the club. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Nu Brown follows Tex Hoy out of Hull with reason behind departure explained

Nu Brown has left Hull FC after just four months at the Super League club.

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Tony Smith has left his position at the MKM Stadium. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith leaves Hull FC after wretched start to Super League season

Tex Hoy and Ligi Sao console themselves during the recent defeat at Hull KR. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull FC set to make NRL signings as part of revamp following disastrous start

Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com - 06/04/2024 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 7 - Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants - MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England - Jake Bibby of Huddersfield grounds the ball for a try before the video referee disallows it for being in-touch

Tony Smith defiant after Adam Swift scores another hat-trick for Giants

MOVING ON: Former Sheffield Steeldogs' defender and captain, Lewis Bell. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs face busy summer as they look to bounce back

Tony Smith dejected after his side's loss to Hull KR.(Picture: SWPix)

Hull FC v Huddersfield Giants - Smith needs all experience to get out of trouble

FUTURE WATCH: Hull FC's Jack Charles. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Hull FC boss prepared to play waiting game over 'precocious talent'

Hull FC's Danny Houghton dejected as his side slips behind further to Hull KR. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Every defeat hurts' - Tony Smith not giving up on Hull FC project

Reasons for hope: Fa’amanu Brown scores a try in Hull FC's sole victory of the season to date against London Broncos. A second one against Hull KR today would be nicely timed. (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com)

Hull KR v Hull FC - Time for Black and Whites to stand up for Smith

OVER THE LINE: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox, celebrates with the Elite LEague championship trophy. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' belief in Fox finally gets its reward

It has been a challenging start for Tony Smith and Hull FC. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith convinced he has support of Hull hierarchy despite latest drubbing

CHAMPIONS: Sheffield Steelers' celebrate their Elite League title success. Picture: Steelers Media.

Steelers crowned EIHL champions for sixth time

UNDER FIRE: Hull FC head coach Tony Smith is finding life difficult at the start of the 2024 season, his team now out of the Challenge Cup. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Watson backs under-fire rival Smith to turn Hull FC's season around

It has been a challenging start for Tony Smith and Hull FC. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

'I'm certain he's the man' - John Kear backs Tony Smith to get it right at Hull

Tony Smith shows his dejection after his side's loss to Leigh. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith insists Challenge Cup is not Hull's only hope of success

There is no chance of Tony Smith underestimating lowly Leigh. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith wary of wounded Leopards amid early-season challenges

Joe Bullock played his last game for Hull against Catalans. (Photo: Rémi Vignaud/Catalans Dragons/SWpix.com)

Hull FC dealt fresh blow as Joe Bullock heads back to Warrington

FAMILIAR FACES: Sheffield Steelers have enjoyed the better of their exchanges with Guildford Flames sol far this season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Fox confident in Steelers' ability to deliver when it really matters

Try-scorer Tom Davies of Catalans Dragons shares a joke with a Hull FC player at the end (Picture by Rémi Vignaud/Catalans Dragons/SWpix.com).

Three more players injured as depleted Hull FC put up brave at Catalans

Hull celebrate Morgan Smith's winning try against London. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith outlines reasons for encouragement ahead of daunting assignment

Herman Ese'ese is available after suspension. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Ese'ese back to boost Hull but selection issues remain ahead of Catalans trip

Tony Smith was left frustrated after Hull's game against London. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith frustrated by 'slow game' as he compares Super League to NFL

Nick Staveley is congratulated after scoring his first Super League try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

'Good on him' - Hull FC boss Tony Smith hails match-winner Morgan Smith

Hull show their relief after Morgan Smith's winning try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Morgan Smith spares Hull's blushes with late winner

Tony Smith remains upbeat despite a nightmare start to the season. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

'Get on with it and toughen up from it' - Tony Smith's message to embattled Hull

Tony Smith has had his say on the disciplinary situation in Super League. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Smith willing to accept disciplinary pain but left dumbfounded by Sutcliffe ban

Matty Russell, pictured, will be reunited with Tony Smith during his second loan spell at Hull. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull FC dip into loan market to sign Warrington pair amid selection crisis

Nu Brown trudges off after being show a red card for a challenge on Warrington Wolves' Ben Currie. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Hull's Nu Brown to face no further action as RFL acknowledges wrongful dismissal

Nu Brown trudges off after being show a red card for a challenge on Warrington Wolves' Ben Currie. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Fa'amanu Brown left 'gobsmacked' after failing to realise he had been sent off

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