LATEST : New Stoke City boss bemoans big decision in Hull City loss
LATEST : New Stoke City boss bemoans big decision in Hull City loss
Stoke City supporters were haunted by familiar complaints as Stoke City let an encouraging start be overtaken by an infuriating collapse against Hull. Here are the talking points from the bet 365 Stadium and Narcis Pelach’s first game as Stoke head coach.
Not for the first game this season, Stoke had a second half to forget. Against Watford, West Brom, Oxford and even at Plymouth – albeit they got a goal in their favour there – they fell into a shell and couldn’t find a way out after the break.
Hull was driving Stoke back this time, but it still appeared like they would want assistance to score. They understood.
Never mind that Eric Bocat was tugging at Chris Bedia’s shirt—he was offside when a cross came in from the left,
and Bachir Belloumi had been even more offside when he returned only to be chopped by Bocat.
Although that wasn’t Bocat’s best moment, Ben Toner seemed to be glancing to his assistant for confirmation that
the players were onside. The foul never materialized, and Hull leveled the score when Kasey Palmer scored from the rebound after
Viktor Johansson had saved the penalty. Although Hull was equal, they had the advantage due to another issue: Stoke hadn’t been
Bae Junho and Lewis Koumas appeared to be tracking back as Stoke alternated between a 4-4-2 and 4-2-4 formation. However, Million Manhoef was arguably asked to play inside near to or tucked in behind Tom Cannon, which was a major role adjustment.
Manhoef possesses the ability, quickness, turning circle, and shot to be a reliable goal threat. For a team in dire need of goals, getting the most out of him and ensuring that he continues to score will be crucial. He can drive quickly and powerfully.
Here, he had two excellent opportunities, one of which he produced and forced a stop, the other of which he missed with his shot. Give him all the confidence you have; he will be indispensable.
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