Should have smashed that chance first time tonight but he was the perfect player to come on and give them a headache. Becoming a big fan of Hulse, or 'Giant Danny Green' as he's now known to me and my dad
Do hope he stays on in January. Haynes' seems intent on doing an Anyinsah (have ten good games a whole season, miss the rest through injury) and Fuller isn't exactly injury proof, so he's guaranteed game time and will never give less than his best. Must be one of our highest scorers this season too!
Since Hulse came into the team we have have scored and created more chances in games and we have shot up the table. Thought it was strange he was dropped for a not fully fit Kermit yesterday.
Suspect he was being rested with three games in a week.
Agreed. Don't forget that before about 4 weeks ago he'd played chuff all first team football for a long long time. I think Hulse will be back in on Saturday.
Since Hulse came into the team we have have scored and created more chances in games and we have shot up the table. Thought it was strange he was dropped for a not fully fit Kermit yesterday.
The results are as much to do with the fact we've let in just the one goal in the last four matches (and that was a pen).
Since Hulse came into the team we have have scored and created more chances in games and we have shot up the table. Thought it was strange he was dropped for a not fully fit Kermit yesterday.
The results are as much to do with the fact we've let in just the one goal in the last four matches (and that was a pen).
...and the improved defensive record is as much a fact that when Hulse and Haynes have played we've had much better outlets to take the pressure off.
Last night Fuller and Kerm weren't holding the ball up or running the channels as well as H&H do - hence Peterborough had a lot of chances and possession. Think Millwall will punish us for that on Saturday, so I'd go with Hulse and Haynes if fit.
So people want to drop fuller for Hulse??? really, thats stupid
Fuller may have scored that goal last night, but did very little else. He kept giving the ball away, nearly gifted P'boro a goal when he didn't pass to Solly and generally offered little movement, so he wasn't much of an outlet.
If he plays the exactly the same on Saturday we'll be 3-0 down before he scores his goal. We need to put a 90min shift in against Millwall.
His performance last night may have been down to fitness after his injury - but right now Hulse should be above him in the pecking order.
So people want to drop fuller for Hulse??? really, thats stupid
Not really it's all about horses for courses. The Hulse / Haynes combo has been brilliant away from home as Hulse provides the outlet for a defence under pressure and Haynes knows he is going to get at a couple of chances from Hulse flick on's and through balls during the match to seal the deal. An ideal pairing for 1-0 wins on the road and this is who I would go with at the toolbox on Saturday. Fuller by the way was my MOM last night frustrating at times when he overplays it but our only real threat taking people on and he will be the ideal impact forward sub if needed and fit!
Isn't it refreshing after the last few years to be having this sort of conversation - debating which two from Fuller, Hulse, Yann or Haynes should start... and then to have even an out of form BWP on the bench.
To think that just a couple of years ago the same discussion was on the merits of who should start out of Pavel Abbot and Paul Benson... wow
I rate Hulse. Works hard, has a presence and holds play up better than any of our other strikers. I would start with him and Haynes (if fit) at The Den.
I like Hulse , but i love Yann , even though he's not been great when he has played this season , he has a lot of credit in the bank from last year.
How long is Hulse here for, and will Haynes be fit for Saturday , he has been electric this season when he has played , and also is Fuller now injured and how long is he out for?
I would start him at the Den also,if (and its a big if) Fuller is fit I would not want to risk him by starting,but have him ready on the bench if needed.Likewise Yann will not be match fit yet.According to the New Shopper SCP only wanted to give him 60/70 mins but changed his mind when Fuller was injured.
In contrast Hulse's cameo meant he would be fresh for Saturday.
Hulse is the white Leaburn. Hold up play very good. Finishing poor. I'm not complaining, but the fact is he couldn't touch the ball into an empty net last night. Headed straight at the goalie on Saturday in injury time. At Wolves he couldn't tap the ball into an empty net from 2 attempts & then headed wide at the end when he should have scored. There are others, but those are the stand outs.
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This really depresses me.
Suspect he was being rested with three games in a week.
Last night Fuller and Kerm weren't holding the ball up or running the channels as well as H&H do - hence Peterborough had a lot of chances and possession. Think Millwall will punish us for that on Saturday, so I'd go with Hulse and Haynes if fit.
If he plays the exactly the same on Saturday we'll be 3-0 down before he scores his goal. We need to put a 90min shift in against Millwall.
His performance last night may have been down to fitness after his injury - but right now Hulse should be above him in the pecking order.
To think that just a couple of years ago the same discussion was on the merits of who should start out of Pavel Abbot and Paul Benson... wow
How long is Hulse here for, and will Haynes be fit for Saturday , he has been electric this season when he has played , and also is Fuller now injured and how long is he out for?
In contrast Hulse's cameo meant he would be fresh for Saturday.
I'm not complaining, but the fact is he couldn't touch the ball into an empty net last night.
Headed straight at the goalie on Saturday in injury time.
At Wolves he couldn't tap the ball into an empty net from 2 attempts & then headed wide at the end when he should have scored.
There are others, but those are the stand outs.
I do like Hulse, but he's no goalscorer is he.