Two games at home in the space of four days against opposition languishing in mid-table, surely these games will give us a good benchmark of where City are this season….. oh dear, sadly it appears so. Two very forgettable performances and six goals conceded, not to mention two penalties and a red card. City were pretty woeful for the majority of the 180 minutes and it is certainly not the form you want going into a Yorkshire derby away at lofty Sheffield United. Lets hope City’s three game unbeaten run away from home can continue.
Just one point to add given the events during the match against Nottingham Forest. We believe the vast, vast majority of supporters see the Allams leaving as the only way forward for the club. How fans go about asking or forcing them to leave, or indeed taking any action at all is still a split opinion. However, all fans’ opinion on this matter should be respected. For some supporting the team they loved has become a chore and they feel as though something has been stolen from them. It is therefore understandable why they feel the need to protest. Others feel the Allams will only leave when they are ready, and that may be the case, and in which case there is no point in attempting to hasten their exit. What is for certain is we all want to see Hull City succeed, we are all on the same side. If we are not together then we are losing the battle.
Here’s your update from the trust this week…
HCST Hull City Hall of Fame
On Wednesday we reluctantly announced the end of our involvement from the club’s new Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday we reluctantly announced the end of our involvement from the club’s new Hall of Fame.
The main reason for this was we felt a Hall of Fame for Hull City should be named the Hull City Hall of Fame, or Hull City AFC Hall of Fame to give it its ceremonial title. The club’s decision to name it Tigers Hall of Fame as part of their failing, ongoing rebrand was not something we could support. You can read our statement in full here.
Why Join the HCST?
A few weeks ago we informed you of our new YouTube channel. There is now a new video featuring Chairman Geoff Bielby at the Tiger Rags exhibition explaining why you should consider joining the HCST.
A few weeks ago we informed you of our new YouTube channel. There is now a new video featuring Chairman Geoff Bielby at the Tiger Rags exhibition explaining why you should consider joining the HCST.
Check out the video here.
We also have here some words from new Director Ian Bunton on why he felt the need to join as a member.
The more members we have the stronger we become so please renew your remembership if it is due to expire or try and sign up a fellow supporter if they are not a member! Link here.
Independent Football Ombudsman Annual Report
The IFO have published their ninth Annual Report and it makes interesting reading for City fans.
The IFO have published their ninth Annual Report and it makes interesting reading for City fans.
Read the full report here.
Dutch Tigers
This week we have an interview with three Dutch Tigers and how they got into following City.
This week we have an interview with three Dutch Tigers and how they got into following City.
Read the article here.
Development Review
After a pretty dismal week for the first team, the development squads gave a reason to smile with both the u23 and u18 sides winning 4-2 last Saturday.
After a pretty dismal week for the first team, the development squads gave a reason to smile with both the u23 and u18 sides winning 4-2 last Saturday.
In the morning the u18 side won away at Bolton Wanderers with goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Dan Hawkins, Josh Thacker, Ahmed Salam. Following the Forest game the u23 side beat Birmingham City at the KCOM with goals from Tom Powell, Robbie McKenzie, Liam Edwards, Ben Hinchliffe.
The u18 side are at home to Birmingham City at Bishop Burton College this Saturday with kick-off at 12:00. The u23 side take on Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Performance centre tonight, kick-off at 19:00.
Dan Batty has started a month’s loan at National League side FC Halifax Town making his first start last Saturday and had an immediate impact with a goal in the side’s 4-2 defeat at Tranmere Rovers.
Charlie Andrew has started a ‘work experience placement’ with step 5 side Pickering Town in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. He too played last Saturday at home against local side Hall Road Rangers and was only beaten in the 93rd minute in what ended a 1-1 draw.
City/HCAFC Scarves
We are pleased to say that we have received a new batch of our very popular scarves.
We are pleased to say that we have received a new batch of our very popular scarves.
With the nights getting colder its the perfect addition to your match day attire. Or perhaps even as an early Christmas present! These can be bought online from our shop here.
Amber Nectar
The popular Amber Nectar podcast has been nominated for a FSF award!
The popular Amber Nectar podcast has been nominated for a FSF award!
We’re sure Andy, Les and Matt have provided many of you with entertainment on a Monday night over the past few years. You can vote for them here.
Please follow these links for the latest Podcast and Things We Think We Think.
Hull City Fans Forum on Hull Kingston Radio
More fan-focused chat hosted by Ian Waterson.
More fan-focused chat hosted by Ian Waterson.
You can listen to the latest programme here.
Tigers Down Under
The latest podcast from our antipodean friends.
The latest podcast from our antipodean friends.
HCST’s Partners of the Week
In this week’s Partner of the Week section, we have an in-focus look at two HCST partners – Hornsea Town Walking Football & The Frying Farmer
Our first partner of the week is Hornsea Town Walking Football
Walking football club predominantly played by men over fifty, but no minimum or maximum age limits to play. Walk your way back to fitness with HTWFC. HCST Members benefit from 50% off annual membership.
They meet Sundays, 9:30am-10:30am, Hornsea School and Language College, Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW.
Their Facebook page can be found here.
Our second partner of the week is The Frying Farmer.
23 Hornsea Road, Aldbrough
HCST members can get a free side order with a takeaway meal or a free hot drink when eating in the restaurant.
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HCST are looking for new contributors to our website.
HCST are looking for new contributors to our website.
These can be articles about football in general, all things Hull City or match reports. So if you’re a sports journalist in the making or just fancy giving it a go as a hobby please let us know – you don’t need to be a professional – all articles will be welcome. There’s no requirement to produce words every week or month, just as and when you are able to. If you are interested please email contact@hullcityst.com