McNamara backs Hull coach Sharp

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McNamara, an ex-Hull player, saw three second-half touchdowns condemn his former side to another week in the bottom two - and leave Sharp facing up to the possibility of being the first coaching casualty of the season.

"Things just aren't going for Hull at the minute," said McNamara. "I really feel for their coach. I think he's a super bloke, a super coach - and I think he's got a super side when he's got everyone back on the field."

He added: "I think people need to lay off him, his team and his staff - and you'll see how good Hull FC will be as the season goes on. I can't keep saying enough that they will turn over a lot of sides this season home and away.

"They need to be given a chance to breathe away from the external pressure that is put on the people at this club. I don't want to talk our performance down - because we were good - but I do feel for Peter."

Two tries in a five-minute burst from Matt Cook and Semi Tadulala eventually saw McNamara's side shake off their hosts, before a last-minute effort from Sam Burgess confirmed the win.

The Bulls have won all three games since their Easter mauling by Leeds and were comfortable throughout the entire second half, after Chris Nero scored their first try in the 38th minute.

Sharp remained defiant that Hull can rescue their ailing season.

"I saw some really encouraging signs, but at the moment we just can't sustain it for long enough," said the coach.

"The first 20 minutes were very good, but we fell away. We let teams off the hook all the time - and you just can't do that. Bravery is not a quality we lack but we need to roll up our sleeves. We need to be mentally tougher and we'll get through it."