Sunday, 29 December 2013

Hull City's Tom Huddlestone in the 6-0 win over Fulham

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Hull City's Tom Huddlestone in the 6-0 win over Fulham
Our Hull City reporter Philip Buckingham casts an eye over Hull City match players' performances in their 6-0 win over Fulham at the KC
Allan McGregor
Overcame his knee injury to start an eighth consecutive game and made an important early save to thwart Fulham. Also denied Kacaniklic with a brave stop at the death. 7
Liam Rosenior


A 100th City start finally came against his former club and it was worth waiting for. Handled his defensive duties with ease and pushed forward to good effect with several decent crosses. 7
Curtis Davies
Fulham’s attack was contained without breaking sweat. Dominant against a lightweight attacking line, the defender allowed the game to unfold in front of him. All kept very simple. 7
James Chester
There was no hangover from the Manchester United fixture for the defender as he helped construct another clean-sheet. That will be overlooked but City were tight all afternoon. 7
Maynor Figueora
Far more suited to the more orthodox role of left-back, rather than wing-back. The need to advance is less pressing and he pushed on when appropriate. A welcome return to form. 7
Ahmed Elmohamady
No exaggeration to say his moment of class changed the game. With City struggling to beat Stockdale in the Fulham goal, his control and shot were excellent. That set up the rout. 8
Tom Huddlestone Star Man
The complete midfield performance. Scored his first goal in 32 months, twice hit the woodwork and ran the game with his brilliant passing range. City have a bona fide Premier League star at their heart. 9
Jake Livermore
Played second fiddle to his midfield partner but no less convincing with his duties. Kept City’s pace ticking and hurried a lethargic Fulham side into mistakes. Earned his late withdrawal. 7
George Boyd
A first start since facing Palace last month and seized his chance with both hands. Lively, threatening and incisive out on the left, he capped a fine game with a first Premier League goal. 8
Robert Koren
Eight months were spent waiting for a goal but his return to the starting XI brought him two. Two accomplished finishes, especially the first, were the highs of a creative contribution. 8
Yannick Sagbo
Failed to get in on the act but it wasn’t for the want of trying. A superb cross picked out Koren to score his first and only Stockdale prevented him from joining the party. A handful again. 8
Subs bench
Matty Fryatt (for Sagbo 68) Needed just six minutes to score his first Premier League goal in a pleasing cameo. 7
Danny Graham (for Livermore 73) Almost grabbed his first goal at the KC when Stockdale saved for Koren to score. 6
Paul McShane (for Elmohamady 77) A popular introduction and a lively effort from right-back. 6
Not used: Steve Harper, Alex Bruce, David Meyler, Abdoulaye Faye
Source : http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-6-Fulham-0-player-ratings/story-20377274-detail/story.html

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