Losing simply not on Hull FC's agenda, says Danny Houghton
DANNY Houghton says the thought of losing at Warrington on Saturday has not even crossed the mind of Hull FC's players.
Hull head to the Halliwell Jones Stadium for the second round of the play-offs regarded by most as underdogs and favourites to have their season abruptly ended.
But the hooker insists there has been no thoughts of anything but victory, with the squad confident of building on the momentum gained in three impressive victories.
He told the Mail: "There is no pressure on us. All the pressure is on them and we can go there concentrating on just playing our normal game.
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"Just because there's no pressure on us doesn't mean we are thinking if we push them close and lose it will be okay. We aren't even thinking about losing, we are heading there confident and only thinking of winning.
"If we play how we've played in the last few games, and we can play like we did against Huddersfield and win that battle in the middle, we are good enough to win."
Hull are yet to beat the Wolves this year, having drawn their opening game of the season against Tony Smith's men at the KC, before losing thanks to a second-half shut-out at the Halliwell Jones in June.
But Houghton is unconcerned about the statistics or bookmakers' odds.
The 23-year-old, who last week picked up the players' player of the year award for the third successive year, says he's only concerned with what Hull can do.
Identifying the battle of the middle men as being crucial again, Houghton believes a similar effort to the one that shut down a big Giants pack will be needed.
"It will come down to the middle again because they've got players like Morley and Carvell, if he's fit, plus Ben Westwood coming back, so it's an area we have to win," added Houghton.
"If they get on top of you Michael Monaghan and Lee Briers come into the game and show their class, then you're in trouble."
Hull's victory against Huddersfield was the first play-off win of Houghton's career, but he is now eager for more.
The former academy captain last week agreed an extension to his current deal, which takes him through to a testimonial season in 2017.
With his current contract not close to expiring, Houghton was surprised to be offered a new one, but he had no hesitation signing.
"I have no need to go anywhere else so it was a really easy decision to make," he explained.
"Players usually leave because they want to go to a club where they can win things, but I'm sure the way this club is going we'll be winning things in the next few years.
"We're progressing and I'm progressing as a player too. I'm enjoying my rugby and the way we play suits me."
Comments
by Dinoincanada
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 10:04PM
“I do not think that bumsonseats was loved as a child. Regarding the article, I remember when Danny joined the club, I was all for letting him go. Shows what I know. For me he is the first man on the team sheet. Danny for England honors in the net 12 months.”
by FC_ON_THE_UP
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 6:34PM
“As opposed to "Winning not being on Rovers agenda". 1 in 10. Comedy Gold.”
by QueenySlamma
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 5:42PM
“I WONDER HOW HUDGELL IS GOING TO REPAY THE LOAN BACK TO THE ALLAMS NEXT YEAR WHICH WITH INTEREST WILL BE £1,500,000. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
What a joke auntie Slamm*er is,she is now pretending that Beaumont is as good as Taylor and Watts,all auntie Slamm*er knows is what she reads in the papers although she pretends to have contacts in both camps.ha ha ha ha ha
We all know that auntie Slamm*er keeps a very close eye on all the young boys who she often refers to as her "nephews"when she gets caught out with them but as far as rugby is concerned she is clueless.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The Dobbins are heading for the Championship and all their decent players including Dobson will leave the sinking ship very soon starting with Taylor.
Bye the way,many thanks for letting Liam Watts go,under Peter Gentle's coaching, he is turning out to be one of the best young British props in the game but with regard to Taylor,Chris Green is at least as good if not better so as far as I'm concerned Taylor can go to Wigan. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by easthullfc11
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 2:26PM
“i woul just like tosay , well on danny houghton. your game has changed immensley. your no longer a tackling and run player. you've improved beyond recognition this season. the only thing stopping you being England 9, imo is theuse of 7's as 9's.”
by QueeniSlammer
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 1:55PM
“What a joke auntie Slamm*er is,she is now pretending that Beaumont is as good as Taylor and Watts,all auntie Slamm*er knows is what she reads in the papers although she pretends to have contacts in both camps.ha ha ha ha ha
We all know that auntie Slamm*er keeps a very close eye on all the young boys who she often refers to as her "nephews"when she gets caught out with them but as far as rugby is concerned she is clueless.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The Dobbins are heading for the Championship and all their decent players including Dobson will leave the sinking ship very soon starting with Taylor.
Bye the way,many thanks for letting Liam Watts go,under Peter Gentle's coaching, he is turning out to be one of the best young British props in the game but with regard to Taylor,Chris Green is at least as good if not better so as far as I'm concerned Taylor can go to Wigan. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by QueeniSlammer
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 1:47PM
“What a joke auntie Slamm*er is,she is now pretending that Beaumont is as good as Taylor and Watts,all auntie Slamm*er knows is what she reads in the papers although she pretends to have contacts in both camps.ha ha ha ha ha
We all know that auntie Slamm*er keeps a very close eye on all the young boys who she often refers to as her "nephews"when she gets caught out with them but as far as rugby is concerned she is clueless.ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The Dobbins are heading for the Championship and all their decent players including Dobson will leave the sinking ship very soon starting with Taylor.
Bye the way,many thanks for letting Liam Watts go,under Peter Gentle's coaching, he is turning out to be one of the best young British props in the game but with regard to Taylor,Chris Green is at least as good if not better so as far as I'm concerned Taylor can go to Wigan. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”
by NBAIR
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 12:36PM
“Hey Sly, You may recall FC have experience of play off rugby..and a grand final ;-)”
by NBAIR
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 12:35PM
“Hey Sly..You may recall FC have had experience of play off rugby and a grand final ;-)”
by Sly94
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 9:42AM
“by Bumsonseats
"Losing simply not on GatesHull's agenda
Priceless"
The competition you are commenting on is one wherby you have to be of a certain standard before you are allowed to enter it !!
Neither you team nor yourself are of the standard needed so please shut up until you are !!”
by Bumsonseats
Tuesday, September 18 2012, 8:48AM
“DOOMED_DOOMED
If i am Alex, What is my last name
Waiting
Bless him”