Match Day Thread Hull City v Reading

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Great day out at the football today. Bit of a slow start, but got going after we scored.

WTF was Baxter’s yellow card for - time wasting? I’ll be honest, that barely registered on the time wasting radar. Alan McGregor could probably have squeezed loads more out of it before the ref reached for his pocket.

I do feel our ****housing has gone up a level with Shota...

The naivety we began the season with is certainly not there now.
 
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The charity one was in December, to raise awareness for Shelter.

We only played one home game in December which was Bristol City, and we wore the home kit in that game, so I don't think we ever did wear an away kit at home for that initiative. I think last week was the only time we've done it this season. In fact if I remember correctly what I read last week, I think it's only happened three times ever. One being Bradford in 2004/5 when they failed to bring a kit that didn't clash with amber, and once in the 60s, the reason for which I can't remember.
 
We only played one home game in December which was Bristol City, and we wore the home kit in that game, so I don't think we ever did wear an away kit at home for that initiative. I think last week was the only time we've done it this season. In fact if I remember correctly what I read last week, I think it's only happened three times ever. One being Bradford in 2004/5 when they failed to bring a kit that didn't clash with amber, and once in the 60s, the reason for which I can't remember.

Bollocks to whether it was fa sanctioned or not - it worked. Just as performing today in the home shirt against a rival with survival to play for...

It's window dressing.

We can finish 17th or 18th if we want it enough.

Just play with the freedom and confidence they've earned where the result doesn't mean L1 doom is hanging on their shoulders .

They might find they're actually better than they think they are in the last 2 if they keep their commitment and fight to the end.
 
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Just watched the goals a perfect example of how natural a finisher KLP is , for the first he knew exactly where he wanted to put it , and his second is textbook . Totally different to Bowen
KLP is definitely not a natural finisher, really needs to work on that side of his game.
 
Different build up but KLP's finish reminded me of Stewart Pearson's iconic goal against Sunderland.

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He wasn't a bad finisher either.
 
KLP's finishing is in question again after him scoring two goals. Strange. His abilities seem to be less appreciated by City fans than anyone else. Baz Cooper talks him up, Shota talks him up, England call him up, bigger clubs want to sign him up and opposition managers constantly talk of fearing him (up?). But an awful lot of City fans on here and on Twitter really focus on the negatives with his game.

I've noticed a similar thing with Greaves this week with the player of the year voting; local media all seem to be saying he's their clear winner, but the majority of fans I've seen online are talking him down, and looking for negatives to focus on. In the first half of the season Bernard was getting more praise than Greaves which was absurd, and now McLoughlin probably gets more, which is less absurd but I still disagree with it.

Really weird to me, that we've got these two incredible young academy players, who are recognised around the game as being really exciting young players with huge futures, but so many City supporters don't really appreciate them and in fact talk them down. Everyone likes the idea of embracing youth and building academies but when the players actually come out of it we don't seem to want to enjoy and celebrate them.
 
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KLP's finishing is in question again after him scoring two goals. Strange. His abilities seem to be less appreciated by City fans than anyone else. Baz Cooper talks him up, Shota talks him up, England call him up, bigger clubs want to sign him up and opposition managers constantly talk of fearing him (up?). But an awful lot of City fans on here and on Twitter really focus on the negatives with his game.

I've noticed a similar thing with Greaves this week with the player of the year voting; local media all seem to be saying he's their clear winner, but the majority of fans I've seen online are talking him down, and looking for negatives to focus on. In the first half of the season Bernard was getting more praise than Greaves which was absurd, and now McLoughlin probably gets more, which is less absurd but I still disagree with it.

Really weird to me, that we've got these two incredible young academy players, who are recognised around the game as being really exciting young players with huge futures, but so many City supporters don't really appreciate them and in fact talk them down. Everyone likes the idea of embracing youth and building academies but when the players actually come out of it we don't seem to want to enjoy and celebrate them.

I think he’s an incredibly talented lad and has the attributes to play at the top level. I think what is holding him back from smashing this league is consistency. If he had a performance like yesterday every week he’d murder most defences without breaking a sweat.

I think he can finish, he can take a set piece and he tracks back and does his bit in the defence, which is just as important as troubling defences.
 
Took my youngest grandson Oliver yesterday as he’s given me earache all season about asking to go. Good solid team performance with Honeyman showing why he needs a contract pronto and KLP must have please any scouts at the game. Thought the game and the crowd had that end of season feel about it at times in the sunshine but overall I thought we played well enough without being punished for once against a side who for me looked dangerous up front but dodgy at the back.

Another family member hooked btw…


UTT.
 
I think he’s an incredibly talented lad and has the attributes to play at the top level. I think what is holding him back from smashing this league is consistency. If he had a performance like yesterday every week he’d murder most defences without breaking a sweat.

If he had a performance like yesterday every week he'd score 92 goals a season. He is quite consistent in his effort and performance, I would say. That doesn't always get you a goal, that's just reality, but it doesn't mean a player hasn't played well.
 
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Great day out at the football today. Bit of a slow start, but got going after we scored.

WTF was Baxter’s yellow card for - time wasting? I’ll be honest, that barely registered on the time wasting radar. Alan McGregor could probably have squeezed loads more out of it before the ref reached for his pocket.
I think it was because the ref pointed where he wanted the free kick from & Baxter kicked the ball about 2 metres forward. He seemed to gesture to the players to come closer to him as he didn’t have a lot of room to run up & kick it, the outcome was, the players didn’t move closer & he did kick it far enough!
 
If he had a performance like yesterday every week he'd score 92 goals a season. He is quite consistent in his effort and performance, I would say. That doesn't always get you a goal, that's just reality, but it doesn't mean a player hasn't played well.
I think KLP’s only real weakness is his strength when he comes up against bigger players, if the opposition don’t rough him up, he seems to feel more freedom & has a better game!
 
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If he had a performance like yesterday every week he'd score 92 goals a season. He is quite consistent in his effort and performance, I would say. That doesn't always get you a goal, that's just reality, but it doesn't mean a player hasn't played well.
think people just feel the need to try and point out weaknesses in our players done to make them feel superior. And they “see” things others don’t.
We all know potter isn’t the finished article but insteadof enjoying him while he’s here we pick and snipe.
 
Just got in. The home performance we’ve been waiting for, although took a while to warm up. (Quite literally, freezing in the shade, windy in South Stand.) First half fairly non eventful, typical end of season offering, although we were in control. Second half burst into life, with moments of brilliance & excellence. 3 fantastic goals, good pieces of play. Was willing Allahyar to score, he deserved to score, will be some player. Pleased for Alfie Jones to finish off his great performance with a goal, defence looks so much more solid/confident now with him in it.

So, what’s not to like, 3 goals, 3 points, clean sheet and Shota gave us a wave! Oh, and an early birthday gift for a certain Tigress for tomorrow.
Happy Birthday…hope it’s a bit warmer than yesterday
 
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think people just feel the need to try and point out weaknesses in our players done to make them feel superior. And they “see” things others don’t.
We all know potter isn’t the finished article but insteadof enjoying him while he’s here we pick and snipe.
Isn’t that what a forum’s about? Making comments about players & managers & then others explaining their point of view on that player.
I’ve been harsh on Greaves with his grabbing of players in the box & how he’s going to give away penalties left right & centre, but yesterday I saw a player who, yes grabbed someone, but not in the box, wildly tackled someone, but overall looked a decent player, something that you tend not to see when watching online!