By BEN JAYCOCK

Record man: Hull centre Ali Heard

HULL captain Ali Heard has been left frustrated as his side have traded places with local rivals Hull Ionians this season, with the former embroiled in a survival battle.
The 31-year-old centre recently became the club’s all-time appearance holder surpassing 243 games, but his record-breaking special day last Saturday against Billingham was soured by a 34-17 defeat.
Hull came into this weekend just a point above the drop zone, a far cry from last season’s eighth-place finish. Hull Ionians, who only survived due to Jer...