That was a long old day! Now I've had a good sleep, some further thoughts:
Hull looked like they'd done their homework on us and came out looking the better side. They hassled us on the ball and then once in possession they looked to go at our flanks. Our middle looked pretty solid though, Pearson and Lerma tidying up as necessary. For all Hull's play they didn't have much up front to cause Nyland too much trouble.
We were reduced to counter attacking, and had 1 or 2 chances of note. I think it was Solanke who had a header saved point blank from a corner. Dom got up well and made a good firm connection, the keeper was just well positioned. It's one of those where if it just scuffs off his head it probably goes in.
Zemura and Anthony had one of their link ups that worked Anthony into prime shooting position, only for him to slip at the crucial moment.
We came out much better after half time, I couldn't put my finger on a specific tweak but we just looked more assertive.
Hull were countering this time, and had one real close chance doing so. Docherty connected to cross from the right And it cannoned onto the crossbar.
Once we settled and took a bit of control, it became a frustrating half as we knocked on the door but never quite unlocked it. The Hull keeper gifted Solanke the best chance of the game when he passed it straight to Dom and left him one on one. Keeper made up for it though it was quite a tame effort close to the his body.
We continued to look busy but didn't create a huge amount. By the end of the game Hull were back applying all the pressure and if anything the final whistle was a relief.
Parker put it best when he says we could have got more out of the game, but that we were never really fluid.
Partly that's due to sides starting to suss out our Zemura Anthony combo a bit. Whilst it worked once, in general they were well shepherded and out-muscled or fouled. Meanwhile our other flank didn't create much, and our middle was industrial rather than creative. We have to expect a little more from the likes of Brooks and Marcondes. Solanke did what Solanke does, lots of hustle but fact is a more ruthless goalscorer pinches us that game.
It seems clear we need one or two returns from injury and one or two signings.