Josh Reynolds admits he was a dud for West Tigers after joining the English Super League

Josh Reynolds has admitted he lost his love of the game during an unfortunate stint with the Wests Tigers but says he regained the fire after signing a contract with the English Super League.

Reynolds was fired from the club despite having a year last week to close his four-year $ 3 million deal after agreeing to a long-term deal with Hull.

The 31-year-old admitted he’d been a bad buy for the Wests Tigers, but added that everything was not completely under his control during his stay.

“To be fair, I was an idiot for the Tigers because they didn’t get their money’s worth,” he told Nine News.

“I like to admit that, but then again, I can’t control injury or selection so I don’t know what people want me to do. It hurts your pride.

“Some people can come and take money and it’s a business and it’s just a job for them and that’s fine too.

“But it’s hard for me because I love what I do and I’m pretty passionate. To be completely honest, I probably lost love for the game because I didn’t play.”

While Hull isn’t the most glamorous destination to end his career, Reynolds is still motivated to end his career on his own terms.

“In the two or three days since I signed this contract, I can already feel him coming back,” he said.

“I want to go over there and start the preseason. Who wants to go in four degrees and the rain, but I’m really very excited.

“I know deep down that I’m doing the right thing to get back to where I want to be. Who knows how long I’ll play, but I’ve always said that I want to finish on my terms.”