Wouldn't disagree. Think he's a bit arrogant and patronising in style. Whilst this arrogance maybe had some justification when we were in "3 major finals in 4 seasons" mode, it's inappropriate now we're in "no play-off wins in 4 years" mode. I'd love to know the ins and outs of the Rule-Agar-Hetherington relationship. Could be that Rule rates Agar. Could be that he thinks Agar's not very good but is being ordered to front up by Kath. Wonder what really goes on.

I doubt that we'll ever know, everyone who leaves seems to be under some form of gagging order. Yet another concern.

Could it be that they honestly believe the faithful will just carry on with their support and accept his despicable patronising spin....our board are in for one very big shock I fear...I must admit I personally have never had an issue with Rule however I now think he is an arrogant little twerp after reading that article and any respect I had has gone

I think Jimmy comes across really well in the media, all be it I might not like what he's saying, but he certainly does it well. He's also a local lad, which I think is a plus and you cannot argue with the club's financial situation under his stewardship.



As for how he got the job, as far as I know, from leaving Hymers he went off to uni and then had a mostly unsuccessful career as a pro rugby player in the UK and France. He eventually wound up in the marketing department at Leeds; from whence he was plucked for us.

Let's be honest £75k for a CEO is small change, so he's cheap too.



For me the only critiscism I could have of him is his faith in Agar. However I do like the way he publicly and completely backs his coach.

I think most people would have agreed with that until his comments today, which appear to have been something of a tipping point in regards to how the fans perceive him.







Couldn't care less where he comes from TBH, I'd rather have a Chief Exec from China that cares aboout the club than one from Hull that doesn't.







So sort of the Ewan Dowes of Chief Execs then?









Loyalty and conviction in your beliefs is admirable up to a point, the time comes though when it starts to look like either stupidity or arrogance. I think we've reached that point now.



On the subject of Rule, can anyone clear up the rumour about him being engaged to Kaff's daughter?

Some people complain about Agar's accent and the way he comes across in the media because of the way he speaks.



Rule is the polar opposite and also gets complained about! Another option about what he's said today is to try and reassure the fans, but what is said in public and what is said in private may not be the same.



Off the field I think he's transformed the club and if he can make us as successful on the field as off it then we'll be challenging every year.



Also, I thought he had a spell at Newcastle Falcons in some sort of role?

Do they?





I challenge you to find one quote where someone has complained about either Rule or Agar's accent.

He's a marketeer and the marketing/PR side of the business runs very well. Much of the recent off field success is based on the fortunate move to the KC. Do you think the finances of the club would be the same if we'd stayed at the Boulevard?





Where they have failed dismally is in the lack of success on the field. There is a distinct lack of vision at board level. If they had any then I've no doubt this great club of ours would have won SL by now.



As for rule, I'd be more than happy for him to leave tomorrow

Worked for a sports marketing consultancy before he came here IIRC



Were is The Brother with his thoughts on him when we need him

Wasn't he described as having 'gravitas' a couple of seasons ago by some on here.

Who, Rule or Agar?

He obviously means when people constantly refer to 'us'.