Recent content by george_seagull

Hull have had a good start, fair play, but it’s unlikely to continue IMO. We’ve seen it a hundred times. Sides unexpectedly getting off to a great start and then dropping back down. What’s undeniable is that old cliche about football being a confidence game, and a winning start does breed that...

Which of those Which of the goals yesterday should he have easily prevented? One was a penalty, one was an unstoppable worldie, and the other three had the defence parting in front of the attacker.

Rushworth was fine IMO. I don’t think he made any obvious errors. Positioning is always mentioned but this tends to be people being wise after the event. I’ve seen a few mentions of distribution but again this is often unfair. The outfield players have to play their part. They need to make...

Back home on the south coast. Obviously I'm delighted by the result but I'd say try not to feel too disheartened. I thought Coventry looked a pretty tidy side for stretches of the game and had plenty of decent chances. A combination of Verbruggen having a great day and a lack of clinical...

Agreed. Brighton are without 6 first-teamers: Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Minteh, Wieffer, Rutter, Tzimas. Plus from the expected subs bench are missing O’Riley, Osman and Azeez. It might mean some game time for the new Spanish guy from Stuttgart, Chema Andres. Hoping Brighton win of course but it's...

It is hilarious but in case you get the wrong idea, it IS a wind-up. The guy is well known for it his rather deadpan ironic posts. I’ve never been to Coventry but am not unduly worried. We’re spending the afternoon in Leamington Spa. If Coventry is anything like this fine town, I’m looking...