Morgan is unhappy with some TV pundits' comments

Hull KR coach Justin Morgan has fired a broadside at television pundits who have called stand-off Paul Cooke a negative influence.

Morgan told BBC Radio Humberside: "I'm sick and tired of drivel coming out of people's mouths who don't know what they're talking about."

The Robins boss was speaking after Cooke featured prominently in Rovers 20-18 home win over Bradford.

"Paul Cooke has been more positive than anyone else in our group," he added.

Cooke's influence on the red and whites had been criticised but an angry Morgan was quick to come to the defence of his influential play-maker.

Since Cooke's sensational move from neighbours Hull FC a year ago, the player has been in the spotlight.

They get paid to make comments for the sake of making comments and unless he's here every day the only person that has the right to say that is me. HKR Coach Justin Morgan

He sat out the first seven games of the season after being found guilty of approaching Hull KR illegally whilst still contracted to the black and whites, but the Robins coach has launched a vigorous defence of the player after watching his side halt a three game winless run with a victory over the Bulls.

"Let's take today for an example, I thought he [Cooke] contributed excellently.

"He kicked well, made some good decisions with the ball and it really irks me sometimes when some people come out with throw away comments just for the sake of it.

"I don't think they put their brain into gear. They get paid to make comments for the sake of making comments and unless he's here every day the only person that has the right to say that is me.

"It's not just comments about our club - it's every club in the Super League that they try and drum up controversy about," he concluded.