Q&A With Two Hull City Supporters

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And now for the answers provided by Graham:

How long have you supported Hull City?

I have only supported Hull City since 2013.

Where did you finish last season?

24th in the Championship.

What do you think of your manager?

Grant McCann faced an awful lot of (justified ) criticism for our spectacular collapse at the end of last season – on the 4th January 2020 we were 9th in the Championship, only 2 points off the play-offs.

However, credit is due to him for turning things around and it looks like we will be getting promoted this season – bouncing back at the first attempt is not easy.

What were your hopes and expectations for the 2020/21 season?

We are hoping for automatic promotion (and possibly our first Champions Trophy since 1965/66 ) – but we have a phrase ‘Typical City’ so you never know…

One(s) to watch?

Many of them, but if pushed I would have to single 20-year-old Kean Lewis-Potter, a local lad who has come through the Academy system and has scored 16 goals from 35 starts. We will do very well to hold on to him in the coming years.

Which teams you think will finish in the top six in League One?

I think that the top 2 are now sorted (barring a serious collapse) for the play-off places it is so tight – potentially anyone down to Doncaster in 13th have a chance – but I think the current 4 of Sunderland, you, Blackpool and Charlton will hold on.

Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?

Until recently Wigan & AFC Wimbledon looked doomed, but again at this late stage I think Northampton, Rochdale, Swindon and Bristol Rovers will go.

What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?

A very strong team whose drop out of the automatic promotion places in recent months is a surprise to many. The potential return of Liam Bridcutt and Tom Hopper could not have come at a better time for you.

What do you think the score will be?

I think it will be a tight game, but Hull to edge it 2-1.

Random fact about your Club?

We were involved in the first-ever penalty shootout in England – and lost. We played Manchester United in the semi-final of the Watney Cup in 1970. George Best scored the winning spot-kick.

If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?

We are very strong in all positions, but I would take Jorge Grant as extra cover for our midfield.

What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Hull City supporter?

Proudest: FA Cup Final 2014 – being almost 3 goals up after 10 minutes against Arsenal.

Most Embarrassing: Losing 5-1 away to Stoke City just before lockdown in March 2020 – when we invented Social Distancing – the first time I have ever left a game before the end out of choice.

Who would you say is your most underrated player?

Regan Slater – got a lot of criticism early on in the season, but now seems to have found his perfect role as a holding midfield player.

Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?

We have a Supporters Trust with over 600 members (I am the Chairman). Our relationship with the club has been strained in the past, but both sides are working towards improving this.

Which was your favourite match involving Hull City?

FA Cup Final 17th May 2014 vs Arsenal.

Which was your least favourite match involving Hull City?

Championship 7th March 2020 vs Stoke City.

Do you have a Former Players Association at Hull City?

No.

What is the best thing about Hull?

The people – very friendly.

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