Weekend Review

By: Matt | August 17th, 2009

Whirlwind Weekend

It was a busy one for the Tigers, as a flurry of late signings preceded their opening match away to Chelsea. First to the action on the pitch.

Chelsea 2 Hull City 1

In a thrilling but ultimately dissapointing season opener, the Tigers fell to Chelsea, 2-1, with Didier Drogba grabbing a brace. New signing Stephen Hunt fired home a rebound off a Boateng shot to give the Tigers the lead, with Stamford Bridge stunned into silence. A horrendous call by the referee gave Chelsea a free kick not long after, which Drogba dispatched into the bottom corner with aplomb. Now the free kick itself was magnificent, the call the polar opposite. How the challenge by Olofinjana could ever be construed as a foul is beyond me. It is bitterly dissapointing for Tigers fans, as a lot of hard work was undone by a shocking decision. The winner for the Blues didn’t hurt much less either, with Drogba’s attempted cross floating over Myhill and agonizingly nestling into the side netting, sending the Bridge into raptures. Gutted. Match highlights can be seen as usual on 101GreatGoals.

New Signings

Stephen Hunt – the high energy Irish winger had an instant impact for the Tigers, guiding home the opening goal of the 2009-10 season. At times can look like a chicken with his head cut off, but the Tiger supporters should take to him with us unending effort and industry.

Kamel Ghilas – little is known about the Algerian striker, but the City scouts assure he will be bring the goals. I certainly hope so, as its something we badly lacked in the latter half of last season. If the below video is anything to go by, I think we will see some special things from the young man.

Alvaro Negredo (talks ongoing) – this may be another case of Hull attempting to punch above their weight, as the 12mil rated Madrid striker is also coveted by a number to top continental clubs. Would be a touch of pure class if he did come to the KC, but doesn’t seem overly likely.

Check it Out – Kamel Ghilas