Hull City 4 Millwall 1: Tigers run riot in rampant victory
HULL City demolished Millwall 4-1 to record their best start to a season in eight years this afternoon.
A superb first-half display from the Tigers was the platform for a handsome victory as goals from Robert Koren, Jay Simpson, Abdoulaye Faye and Sone Aluko fired them into a 4-0 lead at the break.
Darius Henderson pulled a goal back for the Lions on the hour mark as City's prolific best faded but back-to-back wins for Steve Bruce's men were never in doubt.
Racking up a third consecutive home victory at the start of the season for the first time since 1983, the Tigers marched up the Championship table.
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And not since Peter Taylor's men began the 2004-05 season with a bang have City been so quick out of the blocks.
City simply ran riot during a dazzling first half performance.
Millwall's dubious defensive shape was not fit for task against the Tigers lively attack and the inevitable opener came after 14 minutes. Koren's shot from distance was sweetly-struck and flew past a statuesque Maik Taylor in the visitors' goal.
Stephen Quinn and Simpson both missed good chances for a second but the floodgates would eventually swing open after the half hour mark.
Quinn's perfectly-weighted cross found Simpson in space inside the box and the in-form striker produced an immaculate control and finish for City's second.
A delightful third came five minutes later when Koren's pass allowed James Chester to roll his marker and set up Faye for a simple downward header.
The Tigers were an irresistible force and bagged a fourth after 40 minutes. A clear foul on Simpson was overlooked for Aluko to take advantage and power his shot through the legs of Taylor.
It was the complete first half performance and almost got even better when Quinn's fierce shot was kept out by Taylor at the second attempt.
No mercy was shown after the break and the excellent Ahmed Elmohamady almost grabbed the goal his play deserved only for Taylor to tip his shot against the crossbar.
Millwall managed to grab a goal back when Alan Dunne's cross was converted by Darius Henderson but it could not detract from a memorable City display.
Comments
by merlin_
Sunday, September 16 2012, 11:50PM
“There's no harm in having an embarrassment of riches with strikers if we are to sustain the challenge. This is a season's football and injuries will take effect. Fryatt already on the blink and also the need to rotate and compete.If Campbell comes in, I think you could reasonably say a play off place at least is more likely than not. We are joint second. Sniff the 60M and a Premiership place and tell me you dont want to get an extra striker in on loan of Fraizer's calibre.”
by EuroTiger
Sunday, September 16 2012, 8:52PM
“Snothill Baz - Your kidz4 a quid would not only fill thje ground up (and who ever came across quiet kids at a footie match ?) but would get the next generation of Tiger supporters in the ground and roaring!!
The allams are recognised supporters of the community - How About some communty support schemes for kids to do ( old /disabled shopping/gardens + - with footie tickets as reward.
Make Hull City ( club and county) great.
C,mon Mr allam , we know you care - UTT”
by MimiTheDJ
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:33PM
“I thought to myself yesterday.... Might have a double on 4-0 City and 4-0 Man utd. i'd have lost my quid as it happens but I'd have been close!”
by NeilTheasby
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:18PM
“The first half performance was thrilling and even in the second half we created some great goalscoring opportunities. Elmohamady was so unlucky that his excellent strike careered off the bar. The end result - 4-1 truly flattered Millwall. If we play like that on Tuesday night Leeds will be a walkover. Well done lads! Up The Tigers!”
by Cluhead
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:13PM
“Personally I think we don't need another striker! I think if we do bring in Frazer Campbell on loan from Sunderland, I think it will upset the apple cart with our main strikers and those hitching to get on. We've scored 7 in two! When was the last time that happened? Hopefully things happen in three's so hopefully we will smash the white sh'ite by 5 goals! Therefore I suggest we don't need Frazer as we have a fantastic striker in Jay Simpson, who in my opinion is better. Just for the record! I see 'boring boring' Nigel Pearson was beaten again today and that his goal difference is a big fat Zero! played 5 for 6 against 6. nuff said! :-()”
by HCAFCscarb
Sunday, September 16 2012, 5:30PM
“Great post Ric as usual..
Look forward to seeing you when you next get down.
All the best to you n your family
:-)”
by HCAFCscarb
Sunday, September 16 2012, 5:27PM
“RUMOUR !!
FC- Sunderland to Hull City this coming week.”
by skittlem
Sunday, September 16 2012, 5:07PM
“What a great performance but I bet some of the idiots will still be dissapointed”
by strummer1961
Sunday, September 16 2012, 3:19PM
“I haven't looked at the facts and figures on attendances throughout the Championship this season,but I'd say it's a fair bet that we are not the only Club finding times hard.
There seems to be a bit of a recession going on at present and putting food on the table,fuel in the car and just about every other commodity is costing us all a lot more than it did a year ago.
I haven't attended a game this season due to the extortionate hike in Rail-Fares from Glasgow and the fact that I'm struggling by on 1 or 2 shifts a week(which just about pays the bills but excludes lifes luxury's) but I will get down in October and I have absolutely no qualms about paying £26 or £28 for a day at the K.C.
I've said since the appointment of Steve Bruce that I firmly believe he is the man for the job but never in my wildest dreams did I expect him to draft in some of the signings he has and change our style of Football in such a dramatic fashion.
We appear to have a well drilled team full of skill,trickery and more importantly....Goals from every department.
Those who not so long ago slandered the Allams,found Steve Bruces appointment 'the cheap option' and accused him of nepotism when signing his son,must now feel somewhat idiotic!!!”
by PompeyPete40
Sunday, September 16 2012, 12:57PM
“That was the best football I have seen from City for many years. I thought the Bolton game was good but that was fantastic. I reckon Millwall got away with it lightly too. For one the crowd got going as wel and it made for a good atmosphere. Keep giving us these displays City, It makes my jorney well worth while!!!!!”