Match Day Thread Saints v Hull City Tuesday 20th Feb 7:45PM

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So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

Lovely mate, glad you and your family had that experience. Here's hoping there's a lot more special moments to come from the club for her.
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

Wow, what an emotional night it must have been for you all, certainly one to remember.
A lot of players get a lot of stick for being money grabbing dicks but they are some genuinely good ones out there, unfortunately they don't make the headlines, apparently good news don't sell. Big respect to your keeper on giving your daughter a night she'll cherish forever
 
I just thought it was odd/interesting that you cared so deeply about hulls absence of trawlers, while I don’t really care what people say about my city.

A little known fact about Southampton: it’s economy once depended on its thriving scarf making industry, hence the scarf in our badge.
It might just be that you inadvertently touched a raw nerve here in Hull. 50 years ago this month, the Trawler Gaul sank with the loss of all crew, about 38.
Also in the 60s 3 Hull trawlers sank with the loss of 58 men in the middle of January and February.
On a happier note it was a great result for us last night. If we remain in the playoffs at the end of this season we might just meet in the Premier League. We’ve done it that way twice before!
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

Cheers for sharing this Lincs. Absolutely lovely to read this and knowing we've got people behind the scenes getting these things right actually means more than results in many ways.
 
It might just be that you inadvertently touched a raw nerve here in Hull. 50 years ago this month, the Trawler Gaul sank with the loss of all crew, about 38.
Also in the 60s 3 Hull trawlers sank with the loss of 58 men in the middle of January and February.
On a happier note it was a great result for us last night. If we remain in the playoffs at the end of this season we might just meet in the Premier League. We’ve done it that way twice before!
Ah I see I did not know this.

Yes you played well. I don’t see us making autos now so we’re more likely to meet in the playoffs. I wouldn’t fancy our chances after last night’s game.
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow
That is a truly incredible and heart warming gesture by Baz and the club. A moment your daughter will remember and treasure for ever. I hope she (and I'm fairly sure she did!) have a great birthday.
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow
That puts last night's result and the trials and tribulations of life in perspective. Great effort by Baz and the club. All the best for your daughter's continuing development.
 
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So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

I absolutely love this!
 
My final few thoughts from the game. Unlike others I don’t think we were great second half either. Better than the awful first half sure, but hard to be worse and it was at least partly due to Hull not being quite as aggressive in the press and falling back to a defensive shape as the half went on, but still thought Hull were pretty comfortable second half. The likes or Aribo and Che made an impact in our ability to play out, hold up the ball, in aggression, strength and energy but we rarely moved the ball quickly enough to cause Hull any real issues. I'm still failing to see anything from Sulemana, he still gives me the impression he thinks he's too good, and just don't think he offers enough on or off the ball to be worth a sub appearance (maybe when we are 3-0 up and comfortable, but he doesn't show he's a player to bring on to change a game). I'd rather bring on Dibling or SAA. Not that Sulemana was anything to do with this loss.

If we started the same team as we did against West Brom I'm fairly confident we would have been at the very worst, far harder to beat. And even if it's quite a defensive line up for a home game, it would at least give us a solid platform to bring on some attacking changes second half rather than having to bring on those players second half anyway but with a mountain to climb and try to fill gaps at the back/in the middle of the pitch at the same time as needing to score goals. Hull had a day less rest than us between our last games too btw.

Millwall are in awful form, but if we go into that game the same as we have done recently and they follow the play book of how to cause us problems and are aggressive in the press following Huddersfield, Bristol City and Hulls example, then we will be in for a right battle. They don't have the attacking quality that Hull do, but let's not give the opposition a 0-2 lead this time please Saints.
 
Had a bit of time to think about last night. That first half was dire. The players were half paced at best, no running, no desire. Whilst I didn’t boo at half time I definitely vented frustration at such a pathetic effort in the first half. As Martin has expressed a few times, if they don’t run and work for each other this way of playing football will not work.
He picked the wrong team as we had no natural 6 against a team that pressed aggressively, and when players don’t work and move for each other the inevitable goals will be conceded.
Thought Rothwell was a major part of the problem as he just ambled around all last night. Apart from a screamer against Huddersfield l, I really don’t see what he contributes. At least Alcaraz bought energy and hard work to the team, and that decision is not working as he would have played loads with the schedule as it is.
Oh well, onto Saturday. Let’s hope for a positive reaction l, and please don’t play that midfield 3 again.
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow
After reading that, last night's match was then a total success, so pleased for her and you all.
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow
I'm not crying... you're crying! *sniffle*
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow
Puts everything in perspective. Football has its highs and lows. This is definitely a high.
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow


That is such a lovely story Lincoln. What makes it even more touching is that Baz isn't and old withered head, but just a young man. Actually barely a man. I hope his parents are proud of him not only for his career, but for what a wonderful human being they have brought up. The football may have been crap last night, but I feel the evening was still a success now after hearing this. Thanks for sharing.

PS He could have palmed the ball out somewhere else though ;)
 
Curious to know how long Downes is out for. He was supposedly close last week but then didn't make the bench tonight.
Rosenior "People might say it's a great performance tactically but it's not tactics, it's an appetite to run and fight, and a bravery to play."

Rothwell, Smallbone and Charles aren’t great runners and fighters. Downes is

We need more of it in the middle
 
So... .
Tough night to take but these results happen.

You'll have to excuse the next self indulgent bit of the post but I'm proud fit to burst of our club. As some of you may know wonky Saint has her difficulties, She has a very rare genetic condition as well as physical difficulties and autism. As part of her Autism she tends to get obsessed with certain things, for the last 2 years that has been Saints and in particular Gavin Bazunu. As she shares a birthday with him, with the help of Mrs Lincoln she wrote a letter and a birthday card to Baz at the club. We didn't ask or want anything but we sent it off.

Today we got an email from one of the player liaison officers saying how pleased Baz was with his card and that he'd like to meet her to wish her a happy birthday in person! So after a few emails back and forth it was arranged that we could stay after the game and Baz would come out of the dressing room to meet her pitch side.

He did just that and she could barely contain herself. He signed a ball for the lad and gave her the biggest hug ever. I cannot believe how kind he was (some people can be awkward around the disabled, usually nothing in it but just the way it is) but he was just so calm and lovely to her. He then took his shirt off and signed the back of it with a personal message just for her.

A few years ago we were worried she might never talk or be able to walk to school. Today she walked from Bedford place car park to the stadium, met her hero, wished him a happy birthday and is going to sleep with his matchday worn signed shirt laid out very carefully on the side next to her bed. I'm not too proud to admit that I've had a few private tears tonight.*

A big, massive thank you to the stewards for their help today.

I will now fight any man to the death who criticises Gavin Bazunu. Our wonderful, kind goalkeeper.

I :emoticon-0152-heart my club.



*she is going to be a complete dickhead when we try and get her up for school tomorrow

Loved reading this, I also have an Autistic son, so I fully appreciate how proud you must be.