HULL CITY: We'll fire Tigers up the Championship table, says Bostock
JOHN Bostock has reassured fans that Hull City's new-look attack will ignite – sooner rather than later – to fire the Tigers up the Championship.
The 18-year-old playmaker arrived on a season-long loan from Spurs last month and has been joined in the City attacking ranks by creative midfielder Robert Koren and striker Jay Simpson.
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Hull City's John Bostock.
Although Bostock's debut brought a stunning goal and a 2-0 victory over Swansea on the opening day, City have since lacked a cutting edge during a run of four games without a win.
It leaves City in need of inspiration when they travel to in-form Cardiff on Saturday but Bostock is confident that Nigel Pearson's plans will come together.
"We've brought in a few new players, myself, Robbie Koren and Jay Simpson, that's basically our whole attack," Bostock told the Mail.
"It's going to take a little while for us to come together but I know we'll get there. We're working very hard and I'm sure we'll succeed."
Simpson, in particular, has struggled to make an impact following his £800,000 switch from Arsenal three weeks ago.
Two starts against Watford and Brentford failed to bring a goal and rookie Mark Cullen was then given the nod ahead of Simpson in the 3-1 defeat at Doncaster.
The 21-year-old has been through a turbulent week having returned to London for the birth of his first child but Bostock is backing Simpson to emerge as a figurehead of the Tigers' attack.
"We haven't seen the best of Jay Simpson yet, not by a long way," said Bostock.
"It's a new start for him and he hardly played any games before he came up here.
"With me, I had the England under-19s before the season started, so it's been much easier for me.
"Jay is a natural goalscorer, you only have to look at his record. He's scored goals at big clubs.
"He did well at West Brom and QPR so you know he's definitely got the ability.
"It's our job to give him the service because we know that if he gets the chances, he will score goals."
Bostock himself is another rookie facing a fresh challenge at the KC Stadium this season.
His season-long loan from Spurs was only confirmed on the eve of the Championship kick-off but he admits he has quickly settled into his new surroundings.
The 18-year-old received a warm welcome from the Beverley branch of the Official Supporters Club this week when taking part in a question and answer session with fans.
And living outside of London for the first time, Bostock has been grateful for the reception.
"I'm settling in really well," he added. "It's different to London so it's a bit of a change but I'm really enjoying it.
"The players, the staff, and even the fans, have been really welcoming so it's been an easy transition for me.
"I keep my focus on football so you haven't really got time to be missing your friends and family.
"You miss the people you love but I'm here for a purpose."
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by PC Plodd, Hull
Thursday, September 09 2010, 11:50AM
“Oh come on Alan in Hull. Get real man Lol.? Gibbo an idiot ? he should be so lucky and thats being very un-fair to idiots. Gibbo is more akin to the brown stuff thats flushed down your toilet me thinks. Gibbo playing with boys in his mams basement ? say no more on that
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by Alec, Hull
Thursday, September 09 2010, 8:45AM
“Gibbo, Hull, I have contacted and verified the number that Veneztiger has given and he replied on here to prove it was him, give it a rest son as you are making yourself look a right idiot.”
by Lambrettaman, Hong Kong
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 10:07PM
“He was interviewed, so he said he was happy and would do his best, what the hell else is he going to say, I hate it here and I think we're going to lose every game?”
by Veneztiger, Toms Place, Ca
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 8:09PM
“Veneztiger,AKA Roy apparently, is the most boring man on the planet, why won't you answer the phone, they have phones in Bransholme don't they ? Gibbo, Hull
it's not my phone idiot it's Toms Place resorts phone, they usually answer it ask for Cheryl or Lauren, maybe you can't afford the call ;-) your mams basement must be wonderful, perhaps she can rent it out to some one with a job :-)
My beautiful Venezulean girlfriend doesn't think I'm boring, maybe if you got a job you could find a girlfriend, but other posters say you prefer boys !
"UP THE TIGERS"”
by Gibbo, Hull
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 7:59PM
“Veneztiger,AKA Roy apparently, is the most boring man on the planet, why won't you answer the phone, they have phones in Bransholme don't they ?”
by Veneztiger, Toms Place, Ca
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 7:55PM
“Tom's Place,Ca the most boring place on the planet but Bransholmes OK isn't it Veneztiger. lol Gibbo, Hull
I wouldn't know Gibbon, never been there, but your welcome to call the resort 760-935-4239 and ask if Roy was in for breakfast this morning, but your mam might be mad when she gets her phone bill, I told you save your giros buy a plane ticket and come on over, I may even buy you a beer, or not ;-)
"UP THE TIGERS"”
by Gibbo, Hull
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 6:47PM
“Tom's Place,Ca the most boring place on the planet but Bransholmes OK isn't it Veneztiger. lol”
by Veneztiger, Toms Place, Ca
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 5:07PM
“We had the same fighting talk last season from Barmby,Fagan and Dawson with no results. Just get out there and earn your money instead of huffing and puffing to the press!! Jack Russell, Stirlingshire
diffence is those 3 were out of their depth in the PL last season, the kids here will gel then it's up we go, like to see Simpson and Cullen get the nod up top, but we have to pass the ball not just hoof it up field.
"UP THE TIGERS"”
by Jack Russell, Stirlingshire
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 4:46PM
“We had the same fighting talk last season from Barmby,Fagan and Dawson with no results. Just get out there and earn your money instead of huffing and puffing to the press!!”
by costatiger, spain
Wednesday, September 08 2010, 4:30PM
“Come on son,dont fall into the trap of putting your head on the block,like the seasoned pros do every week on here,telling us what needs to be done and failing dismally on a saturday to do it,Mouth shut lad and let your feet do the talking!”