Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson slams disciplinary process in heated response to latest bans

Hull FC owner Adam Pearson has hit out at the rugby league disciplinary committee, calling into question whether it is fit for purpose.

The FC chairman was incensed by yesterday's decision to ban three of his players and has questioned whether the Black and Whites, along with two other Super League clubs are being targeted by the Match Review Panel after a series of bans this season for offences Pearson believes are evident across Super League and often unpunished at other clubs.

Forwards Ligi Sao, Kane Evans and Jordan Johnstone have all been handed two-match bans for Grade B offences and will miss the Magic Weekend fixture against Hull KR on Sunday as well as next week's trip to Wigan Warriors. Sao was cited for 'Kicking Out', Evans for a 'High Tackle' and Johnstone for a 'Dangerous Throw' as FC's list of bans this season increases. FC have decided to appeal Sao's ban.

The loss of three players to suspension compounds FC's problems, with nine players missing through injury and an out-of-sorts side depleted further as their play-off participation becomes even more questionable after a run of poor performances and results. That depletion of ranks has led Hull to bring in three players to bolster their options, with Leeds Rhinos fullback Jack Walker, St Helens winger Josh Simm and Warrington back rower Ellis Longstaff added to the FC squad this week.

Frustrated by the number of players missing and the amount of salary cap sat in the stands, Pearson says Hull will lick their wounds and get ready for the trip to Newcastle with a new determination to bounce back against Rovers. However, what he cannot do is accept a disciplinary situation which he believes looks targeted against his side.

"I've had enough of it now,