I personally thought taking Hernandez off was a very bad decision. We had just had 2 strikers on the pitch for about 20 mins, scored 2 goals and had our best spell and still looked dangerous. By taking him off we lost our threat up front and just invited Swansea onto us who up until that point didn't look like doing anything. Sure enough they scored and it was a good job they didn't get it a couple of minutes earlier as we would have probably thrown it away. I just didn't see the point in changing it, it was working so why bother.
Because we can't play Niasse against Everton and when you've only got one decent striker available, you make sure you keep him available.
And in the process nearly throw away a comfortable 2-0 lead? If he really had to take Hernandez off bring Diomande on, not that I rate him, but at least the team shape and style/tactics can stay the same.
IMO he probably was thinking I can bag a couple of goals against this lot now I've got a mate upfront with me.
They didn't score because we took a striker off; they scored because of (a) an unnecessary and rash tackle to give away a free-kick in a dangerous position and (b) because of diabolical marking of the goal scorer ... http://www.fullmatchesandshows.com/2017/03/11/hull-city-vs-swansea-city-highlights-3/
I think tackle is a bit of an exaggeration. It was a pointless, stupid shove. Lucky it didn't cost us more than a goal of our goal difference.
I think the point was to ensure he did not get injured, as he will almost certainly start against Everton.
Obviously he's amazing because his name is Hernandez and as we all know, Latin sounding players are automatically brilliant.
Totally this. What was the point? Playing decent football, growing into partnerships, defending from the front, looking to go 3-1; why change the tempo? The goal was as predictable as the final whistle. Abel was enjoying his game and building a rapport; his touch, for the first, was sublime.
Perhaps he should have been subbed after the first ... He needs time on the pitch to establish partnerships, not cottonwool.
