Hull KR chairman Neil Hudgell issues rallying cry after relegation
Sunday 2 October 2016 12:28, UK
Hull KR chairman Neil Hudgell has issued a rallying cry in the wake of his club's relegation from Super League.
The Robins' 10-year stay in the top flight was ended in dramatic fashion with a 19-18 defeat in golden-point extra-time after the scores in Saturday's Million-Pound Game with Salford were locked at 18-18 after 80 minutes.
"I take full responsibility for where we currently sit and will take time for some quiet reflection whilst emotions run high," Hudgell said in a statement.
"It is vital we all stick together, stand by the club and give it the best possible shot to bounce back in 2017. Rally round the Robins."
Fans and players will wait to discover the full ramifications of relegation as Hudgell ponders whether to stick with a full-time team after losing around £1million in central funding.
Interim head coach James Webster admits he is facing an uncertain future.
"I wouldn't have a clue (about my future)," said Webster.
"It's what happens with relegation and when all the funding in the top league is nowhere near the same in the second."
