Match Day Thread Hull City v Middlesbrough

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hdf:

"Lewis-Potter again proved his value to City on Saturday when his terrific volley cannoned back off the crossbar before hitting the back of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley and going in the net, a much-needed slice of luck for a side severely lacking in the opening weeks of the campaign.

That goal was a crucial one for City – the first time they’ve led in a game this season – and came just nine minutes from time against Neil Warnock’s Boro giving McCann’s hard-working side a platform to go on and win a first game at home this season to provide a real boost ahead of the latest international break."

c'mon, baz, we led against preston from the second goal onwards. i know it feels like a lifetime ago, but your job's to remember that kind of thing.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spo...ews/keane-lewis-potter-leicester-city-6007249

 

[Plum]

hdf:

"Lewis-Potter again proved his value to City on Saturday when his terrific volley cannoned back off the crossbar before hitting the back of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley and going in the net, a much-needed slice of luck for a side severely lacking in the opening weeks of the campaign.

That goal was a crucial one for City – the first time they’ve led in a game this season – and came just nine minutes from time against Neil Warnock’s Boro giving McCann’s hard-working side a platform to go on and win a first game at home this season to provide a real boost ahead of the latest international break."

c'mon, baz, we led against preston from the second goal onwards. i know it feels like a lifetime ago, but your job's to remember that kind of thing.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spo...ews/keane-lewis-potter-leicester-city-6007249

Come on 'x' you know what he means, it's the first time we've scored first in a game. He may have written it awkwardly but don't deliberately misread it.

 

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Come on 'x' you know what he means, it's the first time we've scored first in a game. He may have written it awkwardly but don't deliberately misread it.

hes got to be accurate in these thing, especially when trying to sneak such comments past experienced computer folk!

 

[askewshair]

As posters have said I'm afraid Wilks decision making is dodgy at best, countless times he just gets his head down and goes direct, it's an obvious lack of vision for me, I commented previously we had a similar prospect at the club a few years back who was taken to a side and taught about playing in a team, who was crafted into a half decent striker by an old head. That individual was one Billy Whitehurst, who was mentored by Chillo. I see lots of Whitehurst in Wilks, a big unit capable of more but needing some guidance, he isn't properly fit and I also think he is so desperate to prove himself at this level it's further effecting his decision making, but I do feel if he was taken under the wing of someone like Kevin Phillips or Nick Barmy he would be twice the player. I would have suggested Deano, but I fear Deano struggles to sort himself out let alone anyone else, despite him being a City legend

I bet Boro wish they had a greedy bastard who'd put the ball in the onion bag

 

[Kalman]

Another thing about the Wilks goal is that it’s just as likely he could’ve ****ed up the square ball to Eaves. Had he fluffed the pass to Eaves, we’d all be saying he should’ve shot as he was through on goal. I think I’d be more worried if he tried to pass to Eaves than score in that situation as it would show a real lack of confidence.

He scored. That’s the end of it.

 

[AlRawdah]

He scored. That’s the end of it.

100% this.

 

[Tigger]

My view is that it doesn't matter because Wilks scored. The most important thing for me is that Eaves was there. It was the end of the match and he still did a lung bursting run to get up there and give Wilks another option. That meant that the two defenders and the goalkeeper couldn't just concentrate on a single player, they were in two minds as well. By the time Wilks finally went for goal, Eaves was offside. I think Wilks actually took the harder route because if he had squared it early, Eaves would have had a tap in.

Eaves presence had a big part in that goal for me. If it had bounced off the keeper, we would have had two players following up on the rebound.

 

[Qatartiger Cambridgetiger]

My view is that it doesn't matter because Wilks scored. The most important thing for me is that Eaves was there. It was the end of the match and he still did a lung bursting run to get up there and give Wilks another option. That meant that the two defenders and the goalkeeper couldn't jut concentrate on a single player, they were in two minds as well. By the time Wilks finally went for goal, Eaves was offside. I think Wilks actually took the harder route because if he had squared it early, Eaves would have had a tap in.

Eaves presence had a big part in that goal for me. If it had bounced off the keeper, we would have had two players following up on the rebound.

I thought Eaves had an excellent impact on the game. His best game for us in ages if not ever.

 

[Mckechnie Orange]

I thought Eaves had an excellent impact on the game. His best game for us in ages if not ever.

Absolutely agree that his presence gave their covering defenders something to think about and helped create space for Wilks' finish.

I've always said defences don't like Eaves physicality. He isn't always a tidy footballer but he was excellent at the weekend.

 

[Kempton]

This has probably already been said, but there is a fair chance that Eaves might have missed that 'tap in'.

 

[FER ARK]

hdf:

"Lewis-Potter again proved his value to City on Saturday when his terrific volley cannoned back off the crossbar before hitting the back of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley and going in the net, a much-needed slice of luck for a side severely lacking in the opening weeks of the campaign.

That goal was a crucial one for City – the first time they’ve led in a game this season – and came just nine minutes from time against Neil Warnock’s Boro giving McCann’s hard-working side a platform to go on and win a first game at home this season to provide a real boost ahead of the latest international break."

c'mon, baz, we led against preston from the second goal onwards. i know it feels like a lifetime ago, but your job's to remember that kind of thing.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spo...ews/keane-lewis-potter-leicester-city-6007249

It hit the f***in post, not the crossbar!!!

 

[Tigger]

This has probably already been said, but there is a fair chance that Eaves might have missed that 'tap in'.

One of the many things in this world that we will never know. However, I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt based on his overall performance that day. It would have been easier than the one he scored in midweek.

As I said, the important thing wasn't that he did or didn't miss a hypothetical chance he never had, it was that he was there supporting when he needed to be.

 

[Kempton]

One of the many things in this world that we will never know. However, I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt based on his overall performance that day. It would have been easier than the one he scored in midweek.

As I said, the important thing wasn't that he did or didn't miss a hypothetical chance he never had, it was that he was there supporting when he needed to be.

Agreed

 

[GEvans76]

As Josh Emmanuel says
The new system gave us a bit more freedom and rotation.
That’s the problem with GM he allowed Ehab to dictate the system.

 

[cheshireles]

hdf:

"Lewis-Potter again proved his value to City on Saturday when his terrific volley cannoned back off the crossbar before hitting the back of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley and going in the net, a much-needed slice of luck for a side severely lacking in the opening weeks of the campaign.

That goal was a crucial one for City – the first time they’ve led in a game this season – and came just nine minutes from time against Neil Warnock’s Boro giving McCann’s hard-working side a platform to go on and win a first game at home this season to provide a real boost ahead of the latest international break."

c'mon, baz, we led against preston from the second goal onwards. i know it feels like a lifetime ago, but your job's to remember that kind of thing.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/spo...ews/keane-lewis-potter-leicester-city-6007249

Come on X do your job properly, his shot hit the post NOT the crossbar!

 

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Come on X do your job properly, his shot hit the post NOT the crossbar!

darn it, you're right! even i'm not expecting this kind of density of errors!

 

[The Omega Man]

If you watch the game online, you may miss the clout that Eaves delivered on Fry. It was perfect retribution.

 

[City Man]

For some reason just before the start, the ref got down on his knee while both sets of players looked on bemused at his ****ishness.

Poor feller.

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

Eaves excellent so far

This is our best display since Preston so far

Best 15 mins I've seen us play in the championship since Bowen and grosicki left.

Kudos for trying to change it up and sounds like it's working to a degree, come on City

Much better performance, it’s almost as if playing a formation that suits the players available is a good idea.

Apart from getting wet cos of the holes in the roof this has been enjoyable

There you go

 

[captaintigerrobin]

So good, that means surely he'll stick with this for Huddersfield...