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Post by Mecha Corte on Jan 29, 2020 8:26:51 GMT 1
Much improved performance last night and a most welcome 3 point haul - worth pointing out to anyone who didn't see it that of the starting 11 there are 3 who come in for a lot of stick on here, Keeper, Chalobah and Kachunga and all 3 of them had good games, well done, keep it going. ( don't know how bad the injury is, going off on a stretcher after 14 minutes doesn't look good but hopefully nothing too serious ) Really poor attendance, ground less than half full, not helped by having only 8/900 Town fans there, but that's what happens when you over price tickets, will clubs ever learn ? Those of us that did take the hit on ticket prices were rewarded and it was noticeable that all the squad, managers and coaches came across as one to celebrate with the Town fan's, we were even treated to a solo Wagner from Mounie - having cracked it at Hull let's hope we can repeat the trick on Saturday at another ground we never get a win at.
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Post by Mecha Corte on Jan 29, 2020 8:37:25 GMT 1
How important was a) the break due to the injury to grabara b) the team huddle whilst he was down with a change in tactics and press. Totally changed the momentum of the game.. We said so at the game, having scored Hull were getting well on top but after the long injury delay, and remember that the first thing the sub keeper had to deal with was a corner, although did the ref feel sorry for him by seeing a foul as it was taken ? but from then on Town bossed it and could well have scored more. Worth giving the ref a mention, that's two decent ones in a row now after a long, long line of clowns.
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Post by terrierhx on Jan 29, 2020 9:30:22 GMT 1
The break caused by the Grabara injury proved vital. The Cowleys held three full team talks whilst their manager gave them a couple of balls to pass around to keep warm. Seemed to make a big difference as Hull were having a good spell prior to that.......
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Post by Porrohman on Jan 29, 2020 9:41:28 GMT 1
Btw, did anyone mention the size or lack it, crowd wise?? 10700....and Bowen is still there? ?? Aye not allowing it to be on the red button to encourage fans to go worked well for them 🤔
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Post by detox on Jan 29, 2020 9:45:09 GMT 1
Btw, did anyone mention the size or lack it, crowd wise?? 10700....and Bowen is still there? ?? 10,474 ...the bubble has certainly popped at Hull...that figure includes 4,000 Town fans too..........?
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Post by frankslegs on Jan 29, 2020 10:06:50 GMT 1
Great to see the cowleys getting a tune out of Mounie, knew there was a player in there given the right service (or any service) The future is Mounié. Not so much the future,more as part of a newly motivated set of players.He will never run a line like an ageing Campbell but everyone on here knows he can head it,unique amongst the current strike force.I,m pleased for him because I have given him stick.
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jan 29, 2020 10:15:54 GMT 1
Btw, did anyone mention the size or lack it, crowd wise?? 10700....and Bowen is still there? ?? He was crap last night. Still take him in a heartbeat if it was possible..
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Post by brodie81 on Jan 29, 2020 10:20:15 GMT 1
Much improved performance last night and a most welcome 3 point haul - worth pointing out to anyone who didn't see it that of the starting 11 there are 3 who come in for a lot of stick on here, Keeper, Chalobah and Kachunga and all 3 of them had good games, well done, keep it going. ( don't know how bad the injury is, going off on a stretcher after 14 minutes doesn't look good but hopefully nothing too serious ) Really poor attendance, ground less than half full, not helped by having only 8/900 Town fans there, but that's what happens when you over price tickets, will clubs ever learn ? Those of us that did take the hit on ticket prices were rewarded and it was noticeable that all the squad, managers and coaches came across as one to celebrate with the Town fan's, we were even treated to a solo Wagner from Mounie - having cracked it at Hull let's hope we can repeat the trick on Saturday at another ground we never get a win at. Does anyone know the official away attendance? Looked no more than 500
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Post by Mecha Corte on Jan 29, 2020 10:47:02 GMT 1
Much improved performance last night and a most welcome 3 point haul - worth pointing out to anyone who didn't see it that of the starting 11 there are 3 who come in for a lot of stick on here, Keeper, Chalobah and Kachunga and all 3 of them had good games, well done, keep it going. ( don't know how bad the injury is, going off on a stretcher after 14 minutes doesn't look good but hopefully nothing too serious ) Really poor attendance, ground less than half full, not helped by having only 8/900 Town fans there, but that's what happens when you over price tickets, will clubs ever learn ? Those of us that did take the hit on ticket prices were rewarded and it was noticeable that all the squad, managers and coaches came across as one to celebrate with the Town fan's, we were even treated to a solo Wagner from Mounie - having cracked it at Hull let's hope we can repeat the trick on Saturday at another ground we never get a win at. Does anyone know the official away attendance? Looked no more than 500 The majority of Town fans were up in the top left so would have been out of camera sight, it was poor, I guessed at 800, but clubs need to learn and I include Town, yes our season card deals etc are great value but £30 pay on the day and for away fans is too expensive. Whatever we had last night I reckon from past experiences that it would have been doubled at £25 instead of £33, throw into the mix extra sales of programmes, parking, food and drink etc and it's a no brainer, the club would have made more money ?
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Post by schindlersmissed on Jan 29, 2020 10:54:19 GMT 1
Fuck me we were fluid tonight! Toffolo and Grant, superb down the left. How anyone can say Bacuna was shit tonight is beyond belief, playing out of position too. Okay, a couple of times he was caught out first half but second half he was immense, especially going forward. Chalobah has obviously been reading DATM, fantastic for the last two games now. Stearman looked solid again and Mounie heading for double figures 😉 UTT! Problem for me with Bacuna is that while he is excellent going forward and can create and score I do not want to see him with the ball in his own half as he can be a liability. Isn’t the solution to continue to play him on the right but pushed further forward instead of Kacha?
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Post by 66738 on Jan 29, 2020 10:58:29 GMT 1
How important was a) the break due to the injury to grabara b) the team huddle whilst he was down with a change in tactics and press. Totally changed the momentum of the game.. Indeed. I think the game would have faded away into a 1-1 or even a Hull win, as they were in the ascendancy prior to Grabara's injury, but it gave the team that 'Let's do it for Kamil' mentality. That huddle was not just to change tactics, it was a togetherness booster. Our freshness compared to that of Hull was evident also, as the game went on. Hulls tough game against Chelsea at the weekend showed in the end.
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Jan 29, 2020 10:59:47 GMT 1
Does anyone know the official away attendance? Looked no more than 500 The majority of Town fans were up in the top left so would have been out of camera sight, it was poor, I guessed at 800, but clubs need to learn and I include Town, yes our season card deals etc are great value but £30 pay on the day and for away fans is too expensive. Whatever we had last night I reckon from past experiences that it would have been doubled at £25 instead of £33, throw into the mix extra sales of programmes, parking, food and drink etc and it's a no brainer, the club would have made more money ? Agree, I was put off by the price alone and nothing more. If we were going well in the league, I'd probably have paid it but I can't justify £33 on a Tuesday night the way we've been playing.
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Post by benhomly on Jan 29, 2020 11:03:03 GMT 1
Btw, did anyone mention the size or lack it, crowd wise?? 10700....and Bowen is still there? ?? 10,474 ...the bubble has certainly popped at Hull...that figure includes 4,000 Town fans too..........? Not just Hull. Attendances last night - Blackburn 11,505 Brentford 12,274 (500 short of capacity, could have been away end I suppose) Hull 10,474 Luton 10,057 (300 short of capacity) Wigan 9,759 Reading 11,633 Football is slowly killing itself. Serves it right.
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Post by Leporid on Jan 29, 2020 11:07:20 GMT 1
Wasn't it just. Kachie received the ball from Toffolo's throw. The Hull full back did naff all. Kachie crossed it and the Hull centre back was AWOL. GOAL! No doubt Grant McCann and his coaching staff will have something to say about that tomorrow and it won't be "Unlucky lads." Taking advantage of poor defending or the opposition switching off is something we have failed to do for some time. Most goals are eminently stoppable but clearly it does happen a lot... We are better when there is quick movement and little thought or planning.. That was a particularly bad goal to concede for Hull. No doubt confidence is a big element in Town's players making things happen and responding to what's in front of them.
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Post by ram on Jan 29, 2020 11:22:52 GMT 1
I can see a slight problem there... Agreed. "I'm sorry Gordon. I've no idea why England have overlooked you again. But I do understand you have a Polish grandma". I think maybe the irony may have gone over your head
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Post by HuddsTerrier on Jan 29, 2020 11:29:37 GMT 1
10,474 ...the bubble has certainly popped at Hull...that figure includes 4,000 Town fans too..........? Not just Hull. Attendances last night - Blackburn 11,505 Brentford 12,274 (500 short of capacity, could have been away end I suppose) Hull 10,474 Luton 10,057 (300 short of capacity) Wigan 9,759 Reading 11,633 Football is slowly killing itself. Serves it right. The mad thing is that there's never been more money in football - at all levels But rather than pass the benefit onto fans the money all goes into players and agents pockets Even League Two players can get £100k plus But rather than collectively address the problem it goes on - fans get ripped off and now clubs are starting to go to the wall, I don't think Bury will be the last You'd think there'd be a better middle ground
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Post by Porrohman on Jan 29, 2020 11:37:58 GMT 1
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Jan 29, 2020 11:40:01 GMT 1
The break caused by the Grabara injury proved vital. The Cowleys held three full team talks whilst their manager gave them a couple of balls to pass around to keep warm. Seemed to make a big difference as Hull were having a good spell prior to that....... Grabara’s injury changed the whole complex of the game. Hull were all over us at that point, they were coming forward at will and it was only a matter of time before they would have scored again. That break in play killed their momentum.
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Post by benhomly on Jan 29, 2020 11:40:04 GMT 1
Not just Hull. Attendances last night - Blackburn 11,505 Brentford 12,274 (500 short of capacity, could have been away end I suppose) Hull 10,474 Luton 10,057 (300 short of capacity) Wigan 9,759 Reading 11,633 Football is slowly killing itself. Serves it right. The mad thing is that there's never been more money in football - at all levels But rather than pass the benefit onto fans the money all goes into players and agents pockets Even League Two players can get £100k plus But rather than collectively address the problem it goes on - fans get ripped off and now clubs are starting to go to the wall, I don't think Bury will be the last You'd think there'd be a better middle ground People in football are distancing themselves so far from the fans it will serve them right when it all turns to shit. They actually believe they are worthy of earning more money in a year than some small countries generate in income. And it's not just the players (although they're the worst - all this pointing to the sky or touching the turf and kissing their hands or doing the sign of the cross on their chests as if some higher being is actually responsible for their luck drives me mad) its Sky as well. The 'bantz' between the presenters and the hype around the transfer window just makes me want to hurl a brick through my telly. For some reason I'm drawn to it though so it serves me right I suppose.
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Jan 29, 2020 11:41:55 GMT 1
10,474 ...the bubble has certainly popped at Hull...that figure includes 4,000 Town fans too..........? Not just Hull. Attendances last night - Blackburn 11,505 Brentford 12,274 (500 short of capacity, could have been away end I suppose) Hull 10,474 Luton 10,057 (300 short of capacity) Wigan 9,759 Reading 11,633 Football is slowly killing itself. Serves it right. Those numbers are also tickets sold, not the actual attendance. I know a Blackburn fan, he reckons there were about 8000 last night at Ewood Park.
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Post by ben1987 on Jan 29, 2020 11:42:02 GMT 1
Much improved performance last night and a most welcome 3 point haul - worth pointing out to anyone who didn't see it that of the starting 11 there are 3 who come in for a lot of stick on here, Keeper, Chalobah and Kachunga and all 3 of them had good games, well done, keep it going. ( don't know how bad the injury is, going off on a stretcher after 14 minutes doesn't look good but hopefully nothing too serious ) Really poor attendance, ground less than half full, not helped by having only 8/900 Town fans there, but that's what happens when you over price tickets, will clubs ever learn ? Those of us that did take the hit on ticket prices were rewarded and it was noticeable that all the squad, managers and coaches came across as one to celebrate with the Town fan's, we were even treated to a solo Wagner from Mounie - having cracked it at Hull let's hope we can repeat the trick on Saturday at another ground we never get a win at. Hull are clueless with pricing. They’ve been too steep for years. They brought out a ridiculously complicated ticket scheme for home fans a few years back and judging by last nights attendance it shows that it hasn’t gone down well. The best system is the one we adopted. A flat rate that’s affordable. For me to go I have to justify the price more than ever now because of my personal circumstances. An empty seat doesn’t create revenue, fill the fecking stadium. Not a prayer am I going over to Hull straight after work shelling out £33 and more than likely having to pay for parking. Clubs just never learn. Be very careful begging for Sheiks and Oligarchs to come own your football club because they may splash the cash on players, but they won’t have any comprehension about affordability with tickets. Sheffield Wednesday and Hull are good examples of that, a complete disconnect with the fans.
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Jan 29, 2020 11:50:24 GMT 1
Does anyone know the official away attendance? Looked no more than 500 The majority of Town fans were up in the top left so would have been out of camera sight, it was poor, I guessed at 800, but clubs need to learn and I include Town, yes our season card deals etc are great value but £30 pay on the day and for away fans is too expensive. Whatever we had last night I reckon from past experiences that it would have been doubled at £25 instead of £33, throw into the mix extra sales of programmes, parking, food and drink etc and it's a no brainer, the club would have made more money ? Usually agree with your posts but not this one. I don’t believe for one minute that hundreds of Town fans willing to travel to Hull on a Tuesday night, as a minimum pay for travel, ticket and drink, will be influenced by an £8 difference in ticket price. Wether it is £22, £26 or £33 a ticket, if you planning on a 150 mile round trip on a week night you are either going or not, the ticket price is not relevant, within reason. Of course if the ticket price was £50 then that is a different ball game but 4,6,8 quid difference...I don’t buy it. I fully agree it is an expensive hobby and in my opinion £33 was, in comparison, an expensive ticket and it will deter some but only an absolute minority.
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Post by drumriggend on Jan 29, 2020 12:05:56 GMT 1
How seriously was Grabara hurt? We likely to lose him for a while because that only leaves us with one experienced keeper unless we recall Hamer or Schofield, but even he’s injured. Had a quick look on the hull forum during the break in play.. One hull fan had posted about grabara .. “I hope he dies”
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2020 12:06:03 GMT 1
The majority of Town fans were up in the top left so would have been out of camera sight, it was poor, I guessed at 800, but clubs need to learn and I include Town, yes our season card deals etc are great value but £30 pay on the day and for away fans is too expensive. Whatever we had last night I reckon from past experiences that it would have been doubled at £25 instead of £33, throw into the mix extra sales of programmes, parking, food and drink etc and it's a no brainer, the club would have made more money ? Usually agree with your posts but not this one. I don’t believe for one minute that hundreds of Town fans willing to travel to Hull on a Tuesday night, as a minimum pay for travel, ticket and drink, will be influenced by an £8 difference in ticket price. Wether it is £22, £26 or £33 a ticket, if you planning on a 150 mile round trip on a week night you are either going or not, the ticket price is not relevant, within reason. Of course if the ticket price was £50 then that is a different ball game but 4,6,8 quid difference...I don’t buy it. I fully agree it is an expensive hobby and in my opinion £33 was, in comparison, an expensive ticket and it will deter some but only an absolute minority. Price to opposition factor maybe. We've just spent two years going away to places like old Trafford etc capped at £30, so £3 more to go to Hull probably feels like £20 more.
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Post by huddshroom on Jan 29, 2020 12:28:55 GMT 1
Usually agree with your posts but not this one. I don’t believe for one minute that hundreds of Town fans willing to travel to Hull on a Tuesday night, as a minimum pay for travel, ticket and drink, will be influenced by an £8 difference in ticket price. Wether it is £22, £26 or £33 a ticket, if you planning on a 150 mile round trip on a week night you are either going or not, the ticket price is not relevant, within reason. Of course if the ticket price was £50 then that is a different ball game but 4,6,8 quid difference...I don’t buy it. I fully agree it is an expensive hobby and in my opinion £33 was, in comparison, an expensive ticket and it will deter some but only an absolute minority. Price to opposition factor maybe. We've just spent two years going away to places like old Trafford etc capped at £30, so £3 more to go to Hull probably feels like £20 more. I'd of probably gone if it wasn't end of January and being skint! Plus Fulham trip a few days later will be costing a small fortune, least it's after payday! When it got moved to a Tuesday they really should have put the prices down. Were the tickets released after the game got moved?
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Post by bogart on Jan 29, 2020 12:34:30 GMT 1
Grabara being impeded in the build up to their goal, dirty tactics so screw em they've ended up with nothing. He should put himself about a bit more is too easily knocked off the ball.
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Post by Torquayterrier on Jan 29, 2020 12:40:22 GMT 1
Grabara being impeded in the build up to their goal, dirty tactics so screw em they've ended up with nothing. He should put himself about a bit more is too easily knocked off the ball. Possibly but in the moderen game it shouldnt be possible for an opposition player to stand directly in front of the keeper with both arms outstretched and then start backing the keeper into his own net. If you do it to an outfield player up the pitch it's a foul. I recall these sort of shenanigans in the area (admittedly mostly outfield players on outfield players rather than keepers) coming to the fore in early games of last WC but it was obvious a memo must have then gone round as refs started clamping down on it a lot more as the tournament progressed.
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Post by bluestripe on Jan 29, 2020 12:57:05 GMT 1
Agreed. "I'm sorry Gordon. I've no idea why England have overlooked you again. But I do understand you have a Polish grandma". I think maybe the irony may have gone over your head I am fully aware that the great Gordon Banks is no longer with us and that is what Codd was referring to. So I guess I should apologise for my strange humour instead.
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Post by benhomly on Jan 29, 2020 13:01:12 GMT 1
I think maybe the irony may have gone over your head I am fully aware that the great Gordon Banks is no longer with us and that is what Codd was referring to. So I guess I should apologise for my strange humour instead. Blame that ambryboy, he started it
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Post by 66738 on Jan 29, 2020 13:07:21 GMT 1
I see a few Hull City fans over on their forum seem to think the injury to Kamil was feign and was all part of the plan to disrupt Hulls momentum. The fact he was blue lighted to hospital was forced upon him as all 'alleged' concussion incidents are treated that way. It must be said that not everyone agreed and some did say you are wrong. He was clearly in a bad way, but it shows our gamesmanship is getting under the skin of other fans. I for one am not too keen on it per se, but I got so fed up of our good momentum being broken up by opposition players going down, from our time in the Prem, that I'm afraid if others employ that tactic, then so should we. And we do it to great effect at times.
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