: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:06 pm  

Completely agree.
We are far more competitive.
Wilshere is a top player and was simply suffering loss of confidence because of the start he had.
When refs give penaties for off side from between the posts drop outs ,you always worry !
He didn't cost us the game,though.
We have had the rub of the green in recent weeks ,and but for Myler dropping the pass after a tremendous Sidlow break we would have won.
Well done to the team AND coaching staff

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:17 pm  

BartonFlyer wrote:

Clubs not wearing their registered colours should be reported to the appropriate authority by the Referee unless the reason for not so doing is self-evident or known beforehand."

I'm lead to believe that Hull informed the referee beforehand that they didn't want to wear any black because it was a sunny day and the black would generate even more heat onto the players.

All-in-all I don't think the colour of the shirt the ref was wearing had any bearing on the first half score.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:25 pm  

While I can understand some of the grumbles on here from my point of view we've come on leaps and bounds. This is the 1st game i've seen in ages as I've had to miss the last 4 due to work commitments. The team I watched last night is unrecognisable from the team that I last watch play. Yes we're making mistake and dropping off tackles still, but it didn't seem to happen as often. We looked a lot more dogged in defense and when getting the ball out to the wings we were a much better attacking force.

My one criticism would be towards the end of the game when it was clear that Smith was injured why didn't we get him sub'd? Maybe we'd used all our subs I'm not sure but if Hulll had twigged and gone for a kick behind him with Calderwood chasing I'm sure he'd have been up a certain creek without a paddle.

But in alll I was very much encouraged by what I saw and think that this team could have another couple of wins in them before the season ends.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:10 pm  

penalty count was 9-7 and for the forward pass in Hull I don't see how we can really complain about refs, swings and roundabouts!Impressed with the crowd consdiering Utd were at home so were hull v liverpool and it was on sky.Hopefully we may see a few more fans back there next home match as it was a fairly entertaining game even if it was littered with mistakes.

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:47 pm  

The Black Cat wrote:

I'm lead to believe that Hull informed the referee beforehand that they didn't want to wear any black because it was a sunny day and the black would generate even more heat onto the players.

All-in-all I don't think the colour of the shirt the ref was wearing had any bearing on the first half score.

the blue and white is our AWAY KIT

: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:14 pm  

MrPhilb wrote:

It went in inches wide from over 120 yards away?

That is what I was thinking too

I definately thought it went over though.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:17 pm  

chrismum wrote:

Not often that I agree with a Saints fan but I'm with you there. Some of our own fans seem to turn up just to moan at their own team sometimes and not many will give credit where it is due. We are unrecognisable from the team that were averaging score lines of 48 - 12 a few weeks ago.

You ought to visit the Hull page if you want to see some real moaning.

I thought the ref was okay and was pretty consistent with his decisions and I don't think Salford were really ever in the game. The interception was against the run of play and then Salford breached FC's defence with one good try but, apart from the dropped pass which would have probably provided another try (the 2nd half try was dubious and came from a kick anyway), that was it. I think Hull's defence was firm and also think Salford's defence was pretty good throughout. Both teams looked a little careful but that's to be expected on Hull's current form - I think people often forget that you can only play as well as the opposition allow. It was a dour encounter but Hull needed to grind out a win which they did.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:41 pm  

I have a few final points to make about Saturday.

1. THE REF - I don't necessarily think he cost us the game. But he was bad and my point is that I am saying this too often whether or not it is against Salford. They are professionals and are simply not good enough across the board.

2. THE SHIRTS - Away shirts were brought in to avoid colour clashes, therefore if there is no clour clash the main shirt should be worn. This includes Salford (why on earth they choose to wear a black shirt in summer rugby is beyond me anyway but particularly when there is no clash). This crept in years ago when Warrington insisted on wearing their away kit to away matches regardless of a clash and actualy created one by weraring red and green at salford. That being said the referees really should've known better than to wear blue. I'm not sure how much difference it makes to players - not being out there - but it casued some confusion at times for suppoters in the glare of the sunlight.

3. WELL DONE SALFORD - Cut out the simple errors and we are playing some decent stuff at the minute. Some more wins this year to add to the ones that certain people in the media said we wouldnt get.

: Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:34 pm  

Robbie said last night there was some confusion at one point when they thought the touchjudge was the Hull winger, so the shirts could effect a move if you just glance.