Bruce's experience key to Hull City's promotion chances, says Stephen Quinn
STEPHEN Quinn believes manager Steve Bruce can be the ace in Hull City's pack as the tension begins to mount during the final weeks of the Championship promotion battle.
Quinn was the Tigers' hero on Monday night as his second-half strike secured a precious 1-0 victory at Burnley, a result that elevated City back up to second in the table.
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Belief: Hull City's Stephen Quinn in action against Burnley.
The 21st win of Bruce's debut season at the KC Stadium has restored a two-point advantage over third-paced Watford and, with nine games to go, leaves the Tigers with vivid dreams of the top flight.
Cardiff's 1-1 draw at home to Leicester last night means six points separate the top three this morning.
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Having twice guided Birmingham to promotion out of the Championship in 2002 and 2007, it is a position familiar to Bruce.
And ahead of welcoming Nottingham Forest to East Yorkshire this weekend, Quinn points to his manager's experience as a key factor in City's favour.
"There's nine games to go and we need to give it a right go," he said.
"The manager is so decorated in the game and has seen it and done it all before. That's a massive help.
"The lads have so much respect for him. We take every word in. He is vital in taking the pressure off us.
"He is always stressing that we have to go out and enjoy it because a chance like this might not come along again."
City took full advantage of their rivals' shortcomings when grinding out a victory at Turf Moor.
Breaking their uncomfortable Burnley curse after seven consecutive defeats against the Clarets, the Tigers also ended a worrying sequence of three straight away losses in the Championship.
After leaking 10 goals in three games, a focus on their defensive strengths yielded a 13th clean-sheet of the season and set the stage for Quinn's first goal since October to snatch all three points.
"In this league, you have to be solid and then take your chances when they come along," he said.
"The gaffer says it is the teams who make the least mistakes who are successful in the Championship and that's right. So, if we can cut out a lot of our mistakes and then take the chances when they come along then we have a chance.
"The gaffer's philosophy all season has been for us to play the game in a way we enjoy. That's been fantastic, but sometimes you have to dig in and defend for your lives like we did against Burnley. That shows how adaptable this team is."
A different challenge awaits the Tigers this weekend as they bid for a fifth straight win at the KC against a Forest side in red-hot form under new boss Billy Davies.
Quinn added: "I know it is a cliche about one game at a time but that's because it is true. Forest at home is all that matters right now."
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by VoiceNreason
Thursday, March 14 2013, 10:29AM
“For those who dont know the actions of the WYP are quite simple to understand.
Its all political and based on job cuts and budgets being slashed. They are just using the Hull City game to prove a point,. but they are noiw looking like a bunch of wallies.
I would suggest that all those who boycott the game stay in Hull and pump your money into the local economy. The match ticket costs £29 for adults so thats alot of beer sales in Hull pubs.”
by Cluhead
Thursday, March 14 2013, 12:32AM
“We need to start the game against Forest, like we did against Leeds, Millwall and Brum! If we go at them from the off and fight for every ball, Forest won't know what's hit them. UTT!!!”
by HCAFCscarb
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 9:00PM
“by 2biscuits
Friday, May 25 2012, 1:09PM
"So many deluded fans on here today
Do you seriously think that Steve Bruce would consider the Managers job at Hull?
Managers,ex managers and players do talk to each other.The first thing they would do is call Nigel Pearson or Nick Barmby.
The only Candidates willing to manage this club and work for Billy Liar Allam have to be desperate.
The problem with people who tell Porkie Pies is that they get found out.
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by 2biscuits
Tuesday, May 22 2012, 6:45PM
"I agree with Merlin
The club is now run by 2 clowns.
Dont they realise that club managers and ex managers talk to each other.
In reality what manager other than the desperate out of work would consider this job when they see Nigel Pearson leaving and Nick Barmby sacked within 5 months and for the same reason lack of funding for players.
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2biscuits
the man who called the Allams clowns and said they did not know what they were doing.....
ITS A GOOD JOB THE HEROIC ALLAMS SACKED NB AND BROUGHT IN STEVE BRUCE ISNT IT ?”
by HCAFCscarb
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 7:50PM
“2biscuits.
Wasn't long ago every post you made was to say the Allams didn't know what they were doing.
That Steve Bruce wouldn't stay for more then a couple of months and that he was no good.
etc etc etc
My, how wrong you was.....
:-)
ASSAM AND EHAB ALLAMS BLACK AND AMBER ARMY.
How come Merlin has vanished ?”
by Ed Entertainments Ltd
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 4:13PM
“Forest sold out of allocation 2500 and asked for full allocation 3416 gonna b a great atmosphere come on CITY!!!”
by 2biscuits
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 2:41PM
“Rather than spend money in Huddersfield watching the game in their pubs and spending money on travel, i would suggest fans save their money and use it to buy a ticket or 2 for family or friends for the Watford or Boro matches at the KC.
We need to start filling the ground now during this promotion run.”
by rock_solid
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 2:33PM
“Next news COULD BE; "WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE BANNING THE MATCH BETWEEN HUDDERSFIELD AND HULL CITY TO BE SHOWN IN LOCAL PUBS.."..I say COULD BE!. nothing would be surprise me I think it is time to make a new flag with my feelings about WYP ,The same police force that ignored the Jimmy Saville reports(yorkshire post) yesterday the same police responsible for Hillsborough,the same police force who have just paid out to Leeds Utd a million compensation...One other thing I have not seen any help from Hull City's Chief Executive Mr Thompson I believe (You know the one who said he had exhausted all avenues at the 1st hurdle to get any movement from WYP ) when after pressure from other sources got an additional 200 tickets,STILL 300 below the stipulated 2000 FA guidelines”
by wezzytiger
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 2:26PM
“Killer if we play against forest as we played against Birmingham there is only one outcome city by 2 or 3. The only way it will be close is if the same mentality that turned out against the likes of Peterborough, Barnsley to name a few shows its ugly head. We have shown at home against palace, Leeds, huddersfield, Birmingham what this team can really do wen it shows its teeth. Lets be honest, forest have won the last five but have a look who they have played. They will gauge themselves playing against the best in the division. US !!!!!”
by killer127
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 1:58PM
“Listen forget travelling to Huddersfield and watching the game in one of their pubs, stay in Hull and watch the game in one of our pubs, keep your money in our area, sod the wessies, support your local team and your local pub. UTT.
Forest will be a difficult game, and one mistake or bad call by an official could be the difference on a win or a loss, we just need to keep it tight and hit them on the counter.”
by tiggerjack
Wednesday, March 13 2013, 11:51AM
“Again i reiterate, Huddersfield Town have been given thousands of tickets for this weekends trip to Elland Road to face one of their fearcest rivals Leeds United. Here's the question your starter for ten. Which police force has sanctioned and will be policing such a high profile game: is it a) a group of experimental monkeys from the local luny bin, b) a group of day release patients from Broadmoore Hospital. c) West Yorkshire Police.
Me gets the feeling that it is apparent that WYP don't like Hull fans coming to west yorkshire. In my eyes that is discrimination which is against the law.”