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Dave K. wrote:Also agree with Mrs B, Hudds ate a very good side, recruited really well by brining in 4 very good SL players in key positions. Not a fan, but Watson is a good coach, they just easily beat Catalans the week before, think they have a better squad than us, particularly in the youth that they have invested heavily in.
Expect them to finish 3rd or 4th.
I think Giants are a very average team, in a very average SL, barring the one standout.
Joined: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 25776 Location: Back in Hull.
Saints are well ahead agreed, still Hudds are decent though.
Although had we scored from when Griffin dropped the ball, which we should have, a think we would have gone on to win the game. Hard to put it down to one moment, but that was massive, first 15 minutes of 2nd half we were in control, but failed to fully take advantage
Joined: Feb 13 2003 Posts: 1301 Location: Rodley, West Riding
Dave K. wrote:Saints are well ahead agreed, still Hudds are decent though.
Although had we scored from when Griffin dropped the ball, which we should have, a think we would have gone on to win the game. Hard to put it down to one moment, but that was massive, first 15 minutes of 2nd half we were in control, but failed to fully take advantage
Maybe. I thought we were bang average all game.
Great turnout from us, that stand holds 4k so close to 3k in a crowd of 3637. Wonder how much they'll take to the Semi?
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Hasbag wrote:I wouldn't say anybody 'hates' Houghton, just hates how he is used. We signed Lovodua as a hooker and yet Houghton has still been getting flogged for 80 minutes every week. Circumstances with injuries have dictated that to an extent, bit yesterday we had both starting halves available and 3 hookers in the squad but Houghton still played 80 minutes. It just nullifies his attack cause of the amount of defensive work he has to get through. Having said all that, age is catching up with him and he's not the player opposition fans seem to think he still is. Disagree about Connor not trying to create anything. I'd say the complete opposite. He was almost trying too hard, throwing long balls and flick passes that weren't expected by the receiving player (everybody needs to ALWAYS expect a pass when Connor has the ball).
You can’t blame houghton for the coaches choices. But those saying he’s past it are off the mark. I would certainly have him in my side and I think he’s still capable of 80 minutes- but others need to do their share. I would say looking at your side there were many others that looked more tired who’d done less by that second half. As for Connor that trying too hard is the problem too, not level headed enough on the pitch. Instead of focusing on what he needed to do in the team he was trying to win the game himself, by whatever means. Not a team player. His ego and arrogance whilst it can win you some games with a flash of brilliance, when it comes to games where there’s an arm wrestle involved it doesn’t.
Equally concerning, as a result of Hull's poor performance, were the encouraging number of our fans that don't usually attend away games. They won't be supporting any away games anytime soon.....and this won't help Adam's situation. Very concerning.
Joined: May 23 2005 Posts: 240 Location: 221b Baker Street
Dave K. wrote:Won't happen, as no chance he will move Houghton to the bench, however unless he improves how he uses his bench and hooker, he will lose his job, Radfords favorites, cost him his job IMO.
Savelio looked pretty bad, if he is put move Griffin to the backrow and bring in Mitch.
Joined: May 23 2005 Posts: 240 Location: 221b Baker Street
Dave K. wrote:Probably not, I'm not giving up on him yet, but have we improved at all under Hodgson?
yes we have id say,,this is his 1st season with "his" team aftr a covid and mikey taking players debut season,,change doesnt happen overnight..look at sts with holbrook and they was worse than a few teams....see this site hasnt got better for armchair wayne bennetts
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