in the circumstances excellent win, best 40 min we played for ages, young lads stood up really well, well played lads COYH

bonnie,
Are you not going to put some of those "bombed chances" down to how we played against them?
The pressure we put them under, fatigue, panick play

I was impressed with our first 40 and unsurprisingly ran out of steam in the 2nd half due to lack of match fitness but still showed resilience, something we've previously lacked.
I liked Johnstone and was impressed with Fash and Cator.
A very much needed confidence boost ahead of our next game.

I think some posters see losses as all down to our failings and wins as all down to the oppostion's failings.

...you forgot that when we lose the opposition is poor.

Just saying as I’d seen it, an very happy with the win and 1st half performance considering everything, but think I’m perfectly within my right to also point out what I thought wasn’t great, and our defence for the tries was poor, and was happy we give them very few opportunities within our 10. Not sure why some of you stuck up =#FF0000Override the swear filter and name call again and you can take a break. Karen cant accept anyone else’s opinion apart from your own

That's a litttle hypocritical don't you think?

And please cut out the abusive language, no need.

Not at all, I disagree with people’s opinions, but accept them, I don’t try belittling and taking the sss out of them or have any cringy cliques with other forum members

Not going to get carried away, but pleased with the effort and application.
The young lads bring enthusiasm and hope they, and others, continue to get a chance.
Always liked Cator since he put himself about against us in a derby a couple of years ago.
Onwards and upwards.

You mention that Hudds bombed chances,which ones. I don't remember any clear cut chances in the 2nd half?

Can't have it both ways.

We would have won much easier had Sneyd stayed on, we missed him when we had a big lead to calm things down.

Also think the worst period they endured occurred when they were constantly called "Chocolate Soldiers" by a couple of very popular commentators due to their brown and white strip and easily melting when heat was applied!
First match I saw them play was at Penrith in the debut appearances of Mike Stephenson and Bill Ashurst in the 70's.

Incidentally my brother-in-law contacted me to correct the starting Hull front row I posted in the 2010 St.Helens match. Fitzgibbon was at lock with Dowes at prop. Also remember Radford and Moa on the bench and Turner scoring a try.

Good to see your bet on Hull to win came in. An overnight power failure caused me to miss the first half. From what I saw subsequently was impressed with JJ's game.

Already looking forward to the Warrington match later this week.

I've given up commenting before and during the game. That way I don't look such a dick (unlike some of the alleged fans on here).

I asked before the game for effort and for me that was one of the highest efforts I have seen in the last 2 years, pretty much wrote off my most (including me) with the circumstances and form. Was particularly impressed with the spell when Fonua was binned when we really stood up. Thought some of the fringe players in the pack really did well, Cator, Lane and Fash (Who showed his value to the squad). I'm a massive fan of Brown, he should be playing weeks, best prop I've seen in a long time at his age, runs hard, great lines, offloads and can defend, not sure what contract he is on, but I'd be looking at extending it. Johnstone was excellent, again needs to be involved more, I still think there is a place for Houghton in the 17, think this will help him and get his game back on track. My MOTM was Ma'u he was everywhere, best game so far.

Tough game on Friday, hopefully have a couple more players back to keep things fresh and replace injured players.

One thing from yesterday was we looked lost in the 2nd half, Kelly needed to take more control of the game, hopefully Connor will be available next week taking the pressure off him, if not I'd like to see Carlos at 6.

Really enjoyed watching us last night.

Quote ="Freddie Miller."Also think the worst period they endured occurred when they were constantly called "Chocolate Soldiers" by a couple of very popular commentators due to their brown and white strip and easily melting when heat was applied! First match I saw them play was at Penrith in the debut appearances of Mike Stephenson and Bill Ashurst in the 70's. Incidentally my brother-in-law contacted me to correct the starting Hull front row I posted in the 2010 St.Helens match. Fitzgibbon was at lock with Dowes at prop. Also remember Radford and Moa on the bench and Turner scoring a try. Good to see your bet on Hull to win came in. An overnight power failure caused me to miss the first half. From what I saw subsequently was impressed with JJ's game. Already looking forward to the Warrington match later this week.'" https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... 31-hull-fc

Quote ="Freddie Miller."Also think the worst period they endured occurred when they were constantly called "Chocolate Soldiers" by a couple of very popular commentators due to their brown and white strip and easily melting when heat was applied! First match I saw them play was at Penrith in the debut appearances of Mike Stephenson and Bill Ashurst in the 70's. Incidentally my brother-in-law contacted me to correct the starting Hull front row I posted in the 2010 St.Helens match. Fitzgibbon was at lock with Dowes at prop. Also remember Radford and Moa on the bench and Turner scoring a try. Good to see your bet on Hull to win came in. An overnight power failure caused me to miss the first half. From what I saw subsequently was impressed with JJ's game. Already looking forward to the Warrington match later this week.'" https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... 31-hull-fc

Albert Kelly yesterday
146m
10 tackle busts
2 clean breaks
17 tackles
1 try
1 assist

Don`t think covid would dare go near Ellis.

Great stats, going to be a big loss. A few others with greats stats

Faramio
Ma'u
Griffin and Carlos (As usual)
Cator 45 tackles, 0 misses

Was it that we looked lost or with the lead we had we were playing a sensible game with decent game management? We kept the ball moving but weren’t doing any risky plays. Simply playing out our sets and making sure we had some end product to keep pressure on Huddersfield and in their own half.

Bearing in mind the lack of training and impact on fitness levels combined with the potential to rapidly run out of steam due to the Covid outbreak I thought the 2nd half was played out quite well. Add in we had lost Sneyd and Ratu leaving us short in terms of interchanges and Fonua binned for 10.

I’ve been a big critic of Fonua but he certainly looked more like the player that left Hull yesterday and needs to continue to replicate that.

Considering all the circumstances we have to be happy with the win. Makes you wonder how many were feeling unwell in the Salford match.

There were at least 10,000 watching who were in need of resuscitation, a response was needed, and we got it

Maybe, but I though lacked composure at times, some real rushed kicks, no way should Houghton be kicking on the last.

Agree on Fonua, thought he looked dangerous, really pleased for him, as seen quite a few people that have written him off as a bad signing, not needed (this after about 4 games), his main problem is that he gets drwan in on the wing, I think centre is now the best position for him.

Difficult for Danny, he was covering Sneyd absence, it’s normal for your halves to end up last with the ball, think Albert had run his socks off.

I was wrong about us getting tonked. And fair play to Last for dropping Houghton to the bench. Thats a big call but he was vindicated.- i hope he continues with this

My concern is that as soon as people like Mr average Bowden are fit again they'll walk straight back in the side when players like Cstor and Brown need a run in the side. Theyre the future and i hope Last sees this too

What Dave is saying is that Houghtons kicking was ineffective.
One kick went straight into the arms of their full back which puts us on the back foot instead of been able to chase the kick.
I agree he is out of position but he has enough experience to know where to put a kick on the last tackle.
If Johnstone continues to progress cant see a place for Houghton when we have most of the squad back.

I know what he was saying, and whilst Danny is not the greatest kicker, especially playing in the halves, your being too harsh on one mistimed kick, our captain and hooker was dropped, he took it on the chin, and as per for this amazing character, he did his best for the team he loves. Don’t forget we won the game.