Hull 2 Albion 2
Saturday 31st January 2009, 3:00PM GMT.
Bernard Mendy and Craig Fagan strike to twice give Hull the lead but Jay Simpson and a Chris Brunt penalty earn Albion a point.
16:39: Roman Bednar takes a shot from 12-yards which is saved by Hull goalkeeper Matt Duke.
16:32: Albion awarded a penalty after Kamil Zayatte bundles over Robert Koren – Chris Brunt duly converts the spot-kick.
16:27: Mendy turns provider as his tasty cross finds the head of Craig Fagan to restore Hull’s lead.
16:11: With Albion under the cosh, James Morrison plays in Simpson for an against-the-run-of-play equaliser.
16:01: Second-half begins.
15:46: Half-time whistle blows.
15:44: Mendy onto a ball over the top and beats Carson one-on-one to give Hull the lead.
15:38: Hull defender Andy Dawson booked for challenge on Simpson.
15:32: Albion full-back Paul Robinson booked for challenge on Bernard Mendy.
15:30: Inch perfect cross from Hull midfielder Kevin Kilbane is met by Richard Garcia but he heads over with Carson looking well beaten.
15:26: Jay Simpson catches it on the volley on the edge on the box but fails to get it on target.
15:24: Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson all over the place with a cross coming in, but a good block helps the Baggies escape.
15:20: Hull start to take advantage with the Tigers camped in Albion’s half.
15:00: Game kicks off.
14:30: Teams in at the Hawthorns: -
Hull: Duke, Ricketts, Turner, Zayatte, Dawson, Mendy, Garcia, Ashbee, Marney, Kilbane, Fagan.
Subs: Myhill, Doyle, Geovanni, Hughes, France, Folan, Manucho.
Albion: Carson, Zuiverloon, Donk, Meite, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Borja Valero, Brunt, Fortune, Simpson.
Subs: Kiely, Hoefkens, Cech, Bednar, Kim, Pele, Filipe Teixeira.
Referee: Peter Walton (Northamptonshire)
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A bit jammy to say the least, but a point is a point. Saw about 65 minutes on computer and until the last 10 minutes it was nerve-wracking stuff. We need our centrebacks like mad and Greening is sadly missed too. Dare we play a first team at Burnley?
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Well done first away point since september,we are are carrying a lot of injuries so its got to be a a point gained .WE ARE STOPPING UP.
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okay we will take that,now the rise up the table begins, WEST BROM 3 newcastle 0
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first half i think we where still shell shocked from tuesday,great second half perfomance,bring on the geordies.aye boing boing carson
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i thought carson was awesome showed why hes englands no1.
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although id have settled for a point at half time on reflection i think it was 2 points lost,we could have snatched it.aye boing boing donk
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im going to make a snowman
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Would have settled for a point before the game for sure. Winger coming into today according to Sky for £3m..Juan Carlos something or other. Thought we had no money!!. If so surely we need an old head at either centre half or defensive midfield!!! Confident for once about Saturday, especially after watching the Toon derby. At least pace from the front two won’t be a problem!!!
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MORNING ALL, ive just built a snowman,and he moves quiker than brunt aye boing boing frosty
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Where was Robinson for both goals? Each time the ball came down that flank and Koren was the player furthest back.
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Well said Mike. Robbo is a total liability clearly not good enough at this level
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Felt that our second half showing was a vast improvement on the first and we could have won it.Hope dorrans gets a run out on saturday against the georgies…THE CLUB IS IN SAFE HANDS WITH JP& MOGGA YOUVE SEEN THE LIGHT NOW KEEP THE FAITH…
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Hello Cyril
Mate, if we play our strongest possible side at Burnley……..it still wont be our first team, but i know what you mean.
I have always been an advocate of treating the cup competitions with respect, and “going for it” play the best team you have at your disposal.
However, in the current circumstances, one or two injuries every game it appears, and playing two CB`s that are not fit, i think it would be prudent to play mostly fringe players.
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Any one got ahy info on this JUAN CARLOS MENEGUEZ that wev been linked with?
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Seems the only person who tjhinks robbo is better than Chec is the manager. I agree with the points made both goals came from his side, look at the goal;s we have conceded all season and I think you will see that most of them come down our left.
He is an utter liability and should be dropped.
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14, hes argentinian,hope that helps,aye boing boing donk
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