Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Fri May 31, 2019 11:20 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Of course. 12 hours after a brilliant cup win, despatching the holders with a 50 point hammering and with our 3rd semi final in 4 years secured, let's divert immediately onto Salford in 7 days' time.

I dont know what people want?
The Radford rollercoaster the last few years has been a great ride.
Maybe they'll be happier when were back in the wilderness not challenging for any honours at all?

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Fri May 31, 2019 11:23 am  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

Its rare I would ever say this, and I'll probably get shot down, but for me I believe watching it back again that we would have beaten anyone at home last night. Not perhaps by as many but our game management and structure was quite amazing. That makes such a swing in just 5 days even more difficult to understand really.

I think you're right (about beating anyone last night). Perhaps the best way of coping with it all this year is to just chill out and enjoy the ride! What do you often say, Wilf - it's never easy being a Hull Fc fan!

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Fri May 31, 2019 11:33 am  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

Dunno des, but I know last week we lost two points, and last night we progressed to a possible money spinner of a Challenge Cup semi/final.

Two points in a contrived Magic weekend and a thumping , or a possible Wembley appearance, er let me think.......

Tough call

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Fri May 31, 2019 3:02 pm  

WIZEB wrote:

I dont know what people want?
The Radford rollercoaster the last few years has been a great ride.
Maybe they'll be happier when were back in the wilderness not challenging for any honours at all?

It's still May and for all the endless mithering on about a couple of big losses we've had many more genuinely positive and memorable performances / moments already
That 20 minute blitz of Leeds - was it 4 back to back tries or something?
Victory at Wigan courtesy of Sneyd's drop goal; the first SL golden point - mental behind the sticks
Kelly's 2nd half humiliation of Rovers in another record derby defeat on Good Friday
Sneyd's completely sensational 4 kicks to win at the death in France
Despatching first Cas then defending Cup holders Catalans out of the cup by convincing scores.
Monumental defensive effort to sink 2nd placed Warrington

The losses in question, 2 against teams in 1st and 2nd (employing marquee players) get disproportionate airtime vs the fantastic moments listed above. If you can't savour the good times and seek only to replay the bad, it must make for a right dirge of an experience.

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Fri May 31, 2019 6:02 pm  

Great result last night, pity the emphasis by some is still on last weeks result, but not really surprising.

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:53 am  

ccs wrote:

Great result last night, pity the emphasis by some is still on last weeks result, but not really surprising.

It was a great result , But even Radders was still rattled by last weeks result .

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:43 am  

B0NES wrote:

It was a great result , But even Radders was still rattled by last weeks result .

You can't change history, its gone. The emphasis should be on the present and future.

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:43 am  

Kirk Dixon had to keep dragging them back into the here and now on Humberside after the game. They were more intent on discussing last weeks debacle and whether or not the team will turn up next week. Around 4 times he just asked them to enjoy the performance they'd just witnessed instead of looking for negatives. I don't often listen to Humberside but thought Dixon was very good.

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Sat Jun 01, 2019 11:54 am  

While its frustrating the inconsistency i do think its a worthwhile discussion as long as people dont ignore the good performances, and just focus on the not so good.

Fact is to win a grand final which ha to be the ultimate goal we need to learn to be consistent and not fold under adversity

Re: Cup QF v Catalans : Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:56 pm  

The Dentist Wilf wrote:

Its rare I would ever say this, and I'll probably get shot down, but for me I believe watching it back again that we would have beaten anyone at home last night. Not perhaps by as many but our game management and structure was quite amazing. That makes such a swing in just 5 days even more difficult to understand really.

Taking the cue from Radford....... West Hull would have beaten Catalans last night.