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Fantastic performance! Alexander was outstanding, dominated Gardner and didn't give their defence a yard all night. Simpson was excellent, great passing and movement and KO had another solid game, he seems to be growing in confidence.
The entire team worked hard and we actually played some decent tippy tappy football, the weakest link was Bean and he made up for it with a great finish.
Great night, if we play like that in the league we have nothing to worry about!
The entire team worked hard and we actually played some decent tippy tappy football, the weakest link was Bean and he made up for it with a great finish.
Great night, if we play like that in the league we have nothing to worry about!
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Fantastic performance! Alexander was outstanding, dominated Gardner and didn't give their defence a yard all night. Simpson was excellent, great passing and movement and KO had another solid game, he seems to be growing in confidence.
The entire team worked hard and we actually played some decent tippy tappy football, the weakest link was Bean and he made up for it with a great finish.
Great night, if we play like that in the league we have nothing to worry about!
Very glad to hear that it was not just a great result but a good performance as well
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Fantastic performance! Alexander was outstanding, dominated Gardner and didn't give their defence a yard all night. Simpson was excellent, great passing and movement and KO had another solid game, he seems to be growing in confidence.
The entire team worked hard and we actually played some decent tippy tappy football, the weakest link was Bean and he made up for it with a great finish.
Great night, if we play like that in the league we have nothing to worry about!
Music to my ears!
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Very glad to hear that it was not just a great result but a good performance as well
Definately no fluke, we absolutely dominated them in the second half and should have had at least 2 more before Bean eventually scored!
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At last..........we played football, kept the ball on the ground, slick passing, non stop running and basically we completely controlled the second half. Simpson scored a cracking free kick, and Beanos diving header was top top class finishing. Couldn't single anyone out because everyone was 100% on their game...Tonight proved our players are capable of playing attractive football. The most entertaining 90 mins for a VERY long time.
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Marcus Bean's diving header put League One side Brentford through to the third round of the Carling Cup as they upset Championship side Hull.
Mark Cullen fired into the bottom-left corner from close range to put Hull ahead after five minutes.
But Robbie Simpson levelled with a stunning long-range free kick which flew into the top-left corner.
And with two minutes remaining Bean latched on to Charlie MacDonald's cross to send the home side through.
Brentford worked courageously and outplayed the former Premier League side for long spells of the game.
But after sharing the first two goals, Nigel Pearson's Hull side looked like they had re-taken the lead only for Robert Koren's chipped 20-yard effort to bounce back off the angle.
Jamie Devitt sent an angled drive wide before Brentford began the fight-back.
And the home side piled on the pressure in the final half-hour - a superb goal-line stop from City goalkeeper Matt Duke denying Simpson's near-post header.
Brentford also hit the woodwork when winger Myles Weston saw his cross skim the top of the bar before Bean's thrilling finale.
Roll on Saturday
Marcus Bean's diving header put League One side Brentford through to the third round of the Carling Cup as they upset Championship side Hull.
Mark Cullen fired into the bottom-left corner from close range to put Hull ahead after five minutes.
But Robbie Simpson levelled with a stunning long-range free kick which flew into the top-left corner.
And with two minutes remaining Bean latched on to Charlie MacDonald's cross to send the home side through.
Brentford worked courageously and outplayed the former Premier League side for long spells of the game.
But after sharing the first two goals, Nigel Pearson's Hull side looked like they had re-taken the lead only for Robert Koren's chipped 20-yard effort to bounce back off the angle.
Jamie Devitt sent an angled drive wide before Brentford began the fight-back.
And the home side piled on the pressure in the final half-hour - a superb goal-line stop from City goalkeeper Matt Duke denying Simpson's near-post header.
Brentford also hit the woodwork when winger Myles Weston saw his cross skim the top of the bar before Bean's thrilling finale.
Roll on Saturday
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...........................how did their keeper get to Alexanders header????..................a top class save.....................
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I thought we played really well tonight could and probably should have won by more and the atmosphere I thought was very good which is always nice we really took the game to them and it was nice to watch with the crowd up for it, just shows what a good side we are when we play football, IMO Bean was probably the least impressive tonight but got the winner, Weston seem to get lost sometimes and it was a bit scary with Lee sometimes but he played well and made a brilliant save and it can only do his confidence good. Alexander, Simpson, Macdonald, Osborne and Legge all very impressive I would probably go for Osborne as my MOM didnt really put a foot wrong apart from getting caught in possession in the second half but Legge cleared up and they played well. All in all a good night and bring on the 3rd round draw.
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A fantastic performance full of team work,effort and a never say die attitude which saw us come from behind to win.
Simpson should have cleared the ball for their goal but only managed to head in to the path of an opposing forward who smashed home.He made amends shortly after with a free kick of absolute class and i thought after the mistake he was excellent all game.
The back four was solid and Richard Lee really impressed me tonight.I hope Andy sticks with him.His save in the last minute from the free kick was crucial.
Gary Alexander has got to be one of the best signings i have seen in years.His work rate is fantastic.Antony Gardener the Hull centre half could not beat him in the air all night and was getting the complete run around.Gary brings so many others in to play it is a joy to watch.
Marcus took the winner well and him and Dave worked well in midfield.
Let's hope this great result is the catalyst for our league season.
Onwards and upwards
Simpson should have cleared the ball for their goal but only managed to head in to the path of an opposing forward who smashed home.He made amends shortly after with a free kick of absolute class and i thought after the mistake he was excellent all game.
The back four was solid and Richard Lee really impressed me tonight.I hope Andy sticks with him.His save in the last minute from the free kick was crucial.
Gary Alexander has got to be one of the best signings i have seen in years.His work rate is fantastic.Antony Gardener the Hull centre half could not beat him in the air all night and was getting the complete run around.Gary brings so many others in to play it is a joy to watch.
Marcus took the winner well and him and Dave worked well in midfield.
Let's hope this great result is the catalyst for our league season.
Onwards and upwards
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mundee4england; said:
How did the keeper save that? Amazing! Great performance second half and with more players to come, looking really good! And with Rochdale (is that right?) playing Thursday, could be a rollover on Sat! You Bees!!!!!
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What a game.
Alexander looks a real buy for us. just been looking at the squad and i really think were going to do well.
KO was outstanding. i have being praying for him to become good, i think its going to happen.
Richard Lee was fantastic and i would keep him in the sticks looked much much more confident tonight! I think mccarthy has been very poor so far. he had played at a very high level and just needs that bit more confidence and i think we have a good league 1 keeper
Woodman is a great player diff from dickson but i think att he back he is bettter but not for an attacking option.
Legge = top draw
So happy. Up the bees
Alexander looks a real buy for us. just been looking at the squad and i really think were going to do well.
KO was outstanding. i have being praying for him to become good, i think its going to happen.
Richard Lee was fantastic and i would keep him in the sticks looked much much more confident tonight! I think mccarthy has been very poor so far. he had played at a very high level and just needs that bit more confidence and i think we have a good league 1 keeper
Woodman is a great player diff from dickson but i think att he back he is bettter but not for an attacking option.
Legge = top draw
So happy. Up the bees
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I don't go to too many games, however can say that was one of the best games I have seen Brentford play for as long as I can remember. The passing play was superb, the upfront partnership between Alexander and MacDonald was sublime. Legge and Osborne are a formidable partnership. Dave in the middle is an excellent player. Lee made some very good saves. Simpson's crosses and workrate is great. O'Connor was Ok and played well at times. If I had to "pick" at anything, it would be that Bean's passing was at times wayward and personally I would say he was the weakest player on the pitch(despite his goal) Woodman quite often was not with his man and Weston who is such an exciting player to watch and at times left players for dead, also played silly, obvious moves which even I could see he was going to do. Lee's flailing arms and punches into mid air were a worry but he also pulled off confident catches, saves and kicked very well. However, these are picks, for in the main that was one of the best performances I have seen in years.
My friends are Addicks and Rara's so were very vocal in that Brentford wouldn't win tonight, was proud to be there and witness a true humbling of a just relegated Premiership side.
I have to say, we sat in Braemar Road first half, closer to Ealing Road end and generally, we could hear the Hull fans an not much from Ealing Road. Moved to Ealing Road in the second half and it was a torrent of noise. Such a shame the noise doesn't travel around the ground. A really entertaining game and a well deserved win. Looking forward to the third round(work permitting) and if Brentford play anything like that for the rest of the season, Championship here we come
My friends are Addicks and Rara's so were very vocal in that Brentford wouldn't win tonight, was proud to be there and witness a true humbling of a just relegated Premiership side.
I have to say, we sat in Braemar Road first half, closer to Ealing Road end and generally, we could hear the Hull fans an not much from Ealing Road. Moved to Ealing Road in the second half and it was a torrent of noise. Such a shame the noise doesn't travel around the ground. A really entertaining game and a well deserved win. Looking forward to the third round(work permitting) and if Brentford play anything like that for the rest of the season, Championship here we come
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Best atmosphere that I can remember for ages. Was particularly impressed with Lee's kicking. It nearly always set off a good move for us rather than just handing them the ball.
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Wow what a performance.
Negatives out the way first, poor defending again which lead to their goal. Thats all.
We played so so well, everyone run their socks off, Lee did well, kicked better than he did against fulham.
Brilliant football played, wasnt hoofball all the time. Alexander is brilliant played well again tonight.
Deserved the win, couldnt of handled extra time or pens.
Well done Bees, more of the same please.
Negatives out the way first, poor defending again which lead to their goal. Thats all.
We played so so well, everyone run their socks off, Lee did well, kicked better than he did against fulham.
Brilliant football played, wasnt hoofball all the time. Alexander is brilliant played well again tonight.
Deserved the win, couldnt of handled extra time or pens.
Well done Bees, more of the same please.
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Okay we've had a bad start to the season but I really think this squad has great potential.
Hopefully just a blip and really kick on from here.
Hopefully just a blip and really kick on from here.
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An excellent gutsy performance. Simpson was very excellent, one awful "clearance" apart, and Alexander is a real find and gives everyone confidence up front.
Hull were fairly dire, to be honest, but not as dire as the ref.
Hull were fairly dire, to be honest, but not as dire as the ref.
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Does anyone know why people in Eailing road were calling John Bostock a w***er?
Couldn't believe what I was hearing!
Couldn't believe what I was hearing!
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Best performance of the season by a mile! Play half as well as that for the rest of the season and we'll be in for a great season.
Cracking cup tie, great stmosphere, great commitment from the boys and we thoroughly deserved the win and at times in the second half Hull couldn't live with us.
Our passing and movement at times was outstanding and there was a noticeable lack of long balls and many more balls to feet and channel balls which was great to see.
Alexander is a huge lad but also a clever footballer. He owned the Hull centre backs all night and Anthony Gardener knew he was in for a battle as soon as he came on. He should have scored from a corner which somehow their keeper kept out and he also looks to have a thumping shot on him.
The wingers were great, Simpson started poorly with a shocking headed clearance for their goal but responded well with a cracking free kick which more than made amends.
In fairness we were the better team throughout the game and although technically Hull on the ball were better than us, we gave them no room to breathe and got amongst them. They didn't like it and with our battling qualities I thought we played the better football.
The second half towards the latter stages and Hull couldn't cope, always cramped in their half and you just felt we'd nick a winner as our dominance was unquestionable. Great goal, McDonald made a clever run up the line, looked up and chipped a perfect cross for Bean to sprint and place a header into the corner. Rapturuous scenes, even if it is only the Carling cup it felt like we'd won the league.
The perfect outcome really, nobody wanted extra time and with Hull's superior fitness levels it would have been a tough ask. Don't think anybody could argue with the result, we were by far the better team.
Things are really starting to take shape. We have two dynamic, attacking wingers and a frontline that will scare many a team. Bean and Diagouraga bossed the midfield and the back four looks much more solid. Richard Lee made some excellent saves and has a nice kick on him. I think we'll stick with McCarthy for now but Lee is certainly an able deputy.
And for all those on here going on about wanting Spillane at right back, take a look at Kev O'Connor's performance there tonight. Always in the right place, calm in posession, never beaten, always finds a pass, pure class.
What a win, but what a performance. Hopefully the first of many at Griffin Park this season.
Cracking cup tie, great stmosphere, great commitment from the boys and we thoroughly deserved the win and at times in the second half Hull couldn't live with us.
Our passing and movement at times was outstanding and there was a noticeable lack of long balls and many more balls to feet and channel balls which was great to see.
Alexander is a huge lad but also a clever footballer. He owned the Hull centre backs all night and Anthony Gardener knew he was in for a battle as soon as he came on. He should have scored from a corner which somehow their keeper kept out and he also looks to have a thumping shot on him.
The wingers were great, Simpson started poorly with a shocking headed clearance for their goal but responded well with a cracking free kick which more than made amends.
In fairness we were the better team throughout the game and although technically Hull on the ball were better than us, we gave them no room to breathe and got amongst them. They didn't like it and with our battling qualities I thought we played the better football.
The second half towards the latter stages and Hull couldn't cope, always cramped in their half and you just felt we'd nick a winner as our dominance was unquestionable. Great goal, McDonald made a clever run up the line, looked up and chipped a perfect cross for Bean to sprint and place a header into the corner. Rapturuous scenes, even if it is only the Carling cup it felt like we'd won the league.
The perfect outcome really, nobody wanted extra time and with Hull's superior fitness levels it would have been a tough ask. Don't think anybody could argue with the result, we were by far the better team.
Things are really starting to take shape. We have two dynamic, attacking wingers and a frontline that will scare many a team. Bean and Diagouraga bossed the midfield and the back four looks much more solid. Richard Lee made some excellent saves and has a nice kick on him. I think we'll stick with McCarthy for now but Lee is certainly an able deputy.
And for all those on here going on about wanting Spillane at right back, take a look at Kev O'Connor's performance there tonight. Always in the right place, calm in posession, never beaten, always finds a pass, pure class.
What a win, but what a performance. Hopefully the first of many at Griffin Park this season.
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Now thats more like it. BRENTFORD
If it wasnt weston coming down the left wing it was simmo coming down the other
gary and charlie giving the visiting defence nightmares
dave and benno battling for every ball
and all the back 4 working there nuts off OSBORNE outstanding ( again)
Keeper made some good saves from free kicks, but still worries me over all
ok there were times in the game we were a bit shakey, but so where they.
over all great game , all bees fans that stayed away , you missed a cracker
If it wasnt weston coming down the left wing it was simmo coming down the other
gary and charlie giving the visiting defence nightmares
dave and benno battling for every ball
and all the back 4 working there nuts off OSBORNE outstanding ( again)
Keeper made some good saves from free kicks, but still worries me over all
ok there were times in the game we were a bit shakey, but so where they.
over all great game , all bees fans that stayed away , you missed a cracker
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Couldn't be anything to do with the fact hes a cocky little sh*t could it?
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Because they are ignorant to$$ers!
All credit to JB, at the final whistle he went straight over to congratulate Scotty and then went over and gave Bean a big hug.
Seems a good lad to me as well as being an amazing talent!
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John Bostock is by all accounts very down to earth. I think cocky would definatley be a word that doesnt decribe him.
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Don't usually post reports but im on a high at the moment 
Simply suberb despite a dodgy ref, and their blonde striker should have had two yellows..
Lee - 8/10 - dodgy on some crosses but improved as the match went on, some great saves towards the end
Woodman - 6/10 - did well enough, but could have been more decisive at times when dealing with the long ball
Osborne - 9/10 - Barring when he was caught in possession, marshalled the defence superbly, did all that be asked of him
Legge - 9/10 - Won everything in the air, and made a superb challenge to deny a goalscoring opportunity in the box, if he got it wrong it would have been a pen.
O'Connor - 7/10 - Solid, generally used the ball well with simpson as an outlet, lack of pace always a concern but he dealt with most attacks well.
Weston - 6/10 - Decent game but Solano had the reading of him in the majority. Always a threat with his pace, but would have liked him to get more involved.
Dave - 8/10 - He was everywhere, linking play and breaking up the Hull midfield constantly.
Bean - 7/10 - Great defensively, but a few wayward passes. superb goal though, good to see glimpses of the bean of old.
Simpson - 9/10 - Fantastic performance. Clever movement, lots of headers won and obviously an inspired free kick. A real threat, sign him up Andy!
Alexander - 10/10 - Did everything but score, won headers he had no right to, chased everything, played clever passes out to the wings and was incredibly unlucky that Duke made that amazing save. MOTM
Mcdonald - 8/10 - Good old Charlie, great movement and link up play, won the ball back at least 4 times in the midfield and his understanding with Alexander is growing into something special
We just outplayed a team with Kilbane, Solano, Jay Simpson, Anthony Gardner and International Captain Koren!
Oh and Mcsh*te limped off after 20 mins!
doesnt get much better than this!
Simply suberb despite a dodgy ref, and their blonde striker should have had two yellows..
Lee - 8/10 - dodgy on some crosses but improved as the match went on, some great saves towards the end
Woodman - 6/10 - did well enough, but could have been more decisive at times when dealing with the long ball
Osborne - 9/10 - Barring when he was caught in possession, marshalled the defence superbly, did all that be asked of him
Legge - 9/10 - Won everything in the air, and made a superb challenge to deny a goalscoring opportunity in the box, if he got it wrong it would have been a pen.
O'Connor - 7/10 - Solid, generally used the ball well with simpson as an outlet, lack of pace always a concern but he dealt with most attacks well.
Weston - 6/10 - Decent game but Solano had the reading of him in the majority. Always a threat with his pace, but would have liked him to get more involved.
Dave - 8/10 - He was everywhere, linking play and breaking up the Hull midfield constantly.
Bean - 7/10 - Great defensively, but a few wayward passes. superb goal though, good to see glimpses of the bean of old.
Simpson - 9/10 - Fantastic performance. Clever movement, lots of headers won and obviously an inspired free kick. A real threat, sign him up Andy!
Alexander - 10/10 - Did everything but score, won headers he had no right to, chased everything, played clever passes out to the wings and was incredibly unlucky that Duke made that amazing save. MOTM
Mcdonald - 8/10 - Good old Charlie, great movement and link up play, won the ball back at least 4 times in the midfield and his understanding with Alexander is growing into something special
We just outplayed a team with Kilbane, Solano, Jay Simpson, Anthony Gardner and International Captain Koren!
Oh and Mcsh*te limped off after 20 mins!
doesnt get much better than this!
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Excellent. Retained possession, played it on the deck . Only goes to show how entertaining and effective tippy tappy is. If we play like that, attendances will start to grow as the occasional visitors will come back. We have players who can play this way and I hope we continue to do so.Don't underestimate Rochdale on Saturday. They play good football.
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Great performance by every Brentford player on the pitch, we outplayed Hull both halves and deserved our victory.
Defensively we looked solid (barring Simpsons error) Karleigh was absolutely commanding at CB (despite giving possession away near the end) and Leon made some cracking last ditch tackles. Woodman looked assured and did anyone see the way he kissed his Brentford badge as the final whistle went? Excellent stuff. KOC had a good game at RB, despite what people on here are probably going to say, he broke up attacks and brought the ball forward into the midfield.
Weston got into good positions, lacked the final ball but will get better, and Simpson on the other wing always looked to drive towards goal (and what a cracking free kick). In the middle Dave showed some deft control and distribution and found space, Bean was better (needs to improve his passing) but again, another cracking finish.
Up front Alexander looked strong and was only denied a goal by an incredible save. Macdonald also worked hard and put in a great cross at the end for the goal, he is a master of chasing lost causes and turning them to our advantage.
As for Richard Lee, he flapped at a few, but really grew into the game and pulled off some great saves. Looked much more assured as the game went on, I wouldn't mind seeing him being given a run in the side.
We have good options on the bench, but I would think that the subs are going to have a real fight on their hands to get into the team if we keep this up. COME ON YOU BEES!
Defensively we looked solid (barring Simpsons error) Karleigh was absolutely commanding at CB (despite giving possession away near the end) and Leon made some cracking last ditch tackles. Woodman looked assured and did anyone see the way he kissed his Brentford badge as the final whistle went? Excellent stuff. KOC had a good game at RB, despite what people on here are probably going to say, he broke up attacks and brought the ball forward into the midfield.
Weston got into good positions, lacked the final ball but will get better, and Simpson on the other wing always looked to drive towards goal (and what a cracking free kick). In the middle Dave showed some deft control and distribution and found space, Bean was better (needs to improve his passing) but again, another cracking finish.
Up front Alexander looked strong and was only denied a goal by an incredible save. Macdonald also worked hard and put in a great cross at the end for the goal, he is a master of chasing lost causes and turning them to our advantage.
As for Richard Lee, he flapped at a few, but really grew into the game and pulled off some great saves. Looked much more assured as the game went on, I wouldn't mind seeing him being given a run in the side.
We have good options on the bench, but I would think that the subs are going to have a real fight on their hands to get into the team if we keep this up. COME ON YOU BEES!
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Fantastic performance! Alexander was outstanding, dominated Gardner and didn't give their defence a yard all night. Simpson was excellent, great passing and movement and KO had another solid game, he seems to be growing in confidence.
The entire team worked hard and we actually played some decent tippy tappy football, the weakest link was Bean and he made up for it with a great finish.
Great night, if we play like that in the league we have nothing to worry about!
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.............Great night , so glad i went.
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Wow, what a night, what a performance. Fantastic! Every player on the pitch put in a good shift, Osborne was brilliant (despite a little give away in 2nd half), Legge made some fantastic recovery tackles, KOC had a good solid game and showed that perhaps he isn't as weaker RB as people think. Woodman is a really good find, solid in defence, can put a good ball in and links up well with Weston and the midfield. Alexander worked his b***ocks off, as did Charlie.
What a free-kick by Simpson - top drawer, and a great diving header by Beano in the end, what a way to win a cup tie!
Well done lads.
EDIT: Oh and Lee had a good game, was well positioned and made some good saves, deserves a run in the team.
What a free-kick by Simpson - top drawer, and a great diving header by Beano in the end, what a way to win a cup tie!
Well done lads.
EDIT: Oh and Lee had a good game, was well positioned and made some good saves, deserves a run in the team.
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Best second half performance for years...
The game ebbed and flowed as you'd expect for such a cup tie and both keepers were busy but Hull were beaten by a better team...simple as.
Churlish to pick anyone out really but Legge was simply outstanding I thought.
Oh and Bostock got a great ovation from the new Road when he took his seat in the portabin..something he appreciated.
Memorable game.
The game ebbed and flowed as you'd expect for such a cup tie and both keepers were busy but Hull were beaten by a better team...simple as.
Churlish to pick anyone out really but Legge was simply outstanding I thought.
Oh and Bostock got a great ovation from the new Road when he took his seat in the portabin..something he appreciated.
Memorable game.
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.............glad he received some Brentford appreciation....................as opposed to the dogs abuse from Ealing Road middle..........................
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we were great tonight.
I absolutely loved the atmosphere, felt like a great cup game, and it really was.
Make no mistake we did totally dominate the second half.
Bean was the poorest player tonight, but i'm so pleased he 'contributed' at the end and got our winner. Totally deserved it.
Woodman played really well tonight, he's a solid left-back decent defending and attacking. I would love somebody more attacking alongside Dave, as Dave moves around the pitch and distributes the ball better than Bean, i would love a midfielder making the runs that Bean did at the end, all game.
Mac was great tonight, and the level of our football at times was so easy on the eye. I loved it. Really reckon we will push on from this now, 3-1 on Saturday. Come on Bees!
I absolutely loved the atmosphere, felt like a great cup game, and it really was.
Make no mistake we did totally dominate the second half.
Bean was the poorest player tonight, but i'm so pleased he 'contributed' at the end and got our winner. Totally deserved it.
Woodman played really well tonight, he's a solid left-back decent defending and attacking. I would love somebody more attacking alongside Dave, as Dave moves around the pitch and distributes the ball better than Bean, i would love a midfielder making the runs that Bean did at the end, all game.
Mac was great tonight, and the level of our football at times was so easy on the eye. I loved it. Really reckon we will push on from this now, 3-1 on Saturday. Come on Bees!
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One of the good cup nights
These games come along less frequently than you wish, so you have to savour them. Griffin Park under lights is a special place, make that a cup tie against a side from a higher league and you have the ingredients for a special night.
Being fair both sides played their part in a real good cup tie, Hull went ahead early on when Simpson misguided a clearing header across the penalty area straight to Cullen the short blonde and annoying centre forward who smacked it straight past Lee. 1 nil down and Simpson put his head in his hands whilst Scotty looked at the floor disappointed.
20 Minutes on the clock, Simpson then scores a sparkling free kick, right footed, whipped up and over the wall like a tracer bullet into the top left hand corner with the Hull keeper grasping 1-1 game on
The pace of the game then quickened the Bees found confidence and started to play their passing game, Woodman or KOC to Alexander or Charlie, hold up, lay off to Simpson, Weston, Dave or Bean and some neat triangles and running into space to have Hull scampering and chasing. When it works well, it's very easy on the eye.
Second half was good, we were always pressing, never hanging on, Kilbane had a good left footed free kick palmed away by Lee, good for him and good for us. His confidence rising by the minute and so was ours.
Hull hit the bar, but so did Weston with a cross and the Hull keeper made an outstanding save low left handed from an Alexander header. Into the last 5 and Charlie got a run on the back line as he did all game, he looked up and as Alexander and Simpson motored into the six yard box with the Hull back line, waited and picked out an on rushing Bean who stooped to conquer by placing a diving header into the right corner of the net. Fantastic goal in open play to win this cup tie.
No one played badly tonight, Lee was nervy understandably but he had a good night, he's a shotstopper, not a cross-stopper, he also kicks like a mule long left footed punts that caused problems to Hull.
Back four were good, KOC solid and Woodman is a good signing, 5 games and the New Road was murmurring approval tonight, Karleigh was good, powerful heading and pace to match with Leon they were a good pair tonight, effort and talent.
Dave covers the miles and never looks out of place, a real good team player, Beany was finding the Hull midfield a test, but in truth, he never stopped running epitomy of his goal.
Up front - Myles couldn't get round Nobby Solano at right back who's put on a stone since his Newcastle days, but gave him enough to think about, whilst Simpson continues to impress, good speedy wing play, one lovely low cross at the end was top notch, he is a real asset and Saunders and Spillane will have to watch for a little while yet.
Alexander and Charlie put in great shifts, Charlie is the thorn with his guile and craft, whilst Alexander is the bludgeon, heading, chasing and a rasping shot when he gets an sniff of goal.
We've had the stuttering start, but you call it as you see it and today was a game to savour, we can pick on things to improve, but in truth the good far outweighed the bad and tonight is what supporting the Bees is about.
As with the Blackburn cup tie at GP in the 80's, the 3k crowd sounded like 8k as we all stood and roared. It was a fine performance, a coming of age performance for this team, it looks good on paper but now we start to see the buds beginning to blossom, someone somewhere is gonna get a hiding from us soon and I can't wait for Rochdale on Saturday to see if we can press on from here!
These games come along less frequently than you wish, so you have to savour them. Griffin Park under lights is a special place, make that a cup tie against a side from a higher league and you have the ingredients for a special night.
Being fair both sides played their part in a real good cup tie, Hull went ahead early on when Simpson misguided a clearing header across the penalty area straight to Cullen the short blonde and annoying centre forward who smacked it straight past Lee. 1 nil down and Simpson put his head in his hands whilst Scotty looked at the floor disappointed.
20 Minutes on the clock, Simpson then scores a sparkling free kick, right footed, whipped up and over the wall like a tracer bullet into the top left hand corner with the Hull keeper grasping 1-1 game on
The pace of the game then quickened the Bees found confidence and started to play their passing game, Woodman or KOC to Alexander or Charlie, hold up, lay off to Simpson, Weston, Dave or Bean and some neat triangles and running into space to have Hull scampering and chasing. When it works well, it's very easy on the eye.
Second half was good, we were always pressing, never hanging on, Kilbane had a good left footed free kick palmed away by Lee, good for him and good for us. His confidence rising by the minute and so was ours.
Hull hit the bar, but so did Weston with a cross and the Hull keeper made an outstanding save low left handed from an Alexander header. Into the last 5 and Charlie got a run on the back line as he did all game, he looked up and as Alexander and Simpson motored into the six yard box with the Hull back line, waited and picked out an on rushing Bean who stooped to conquer by placing a diving header into the right corner of the net. Fantastic goal in open play to win this cup tie.
No one played badly tonight, Lee was nervy understandably but he had a good night, he's a shotstopper, not a cross-stopper, he also kicks like a mule long left footed punts that caused problems to Hull.
Back four were good, KOC solid and Woodman is a good signing, 5 games and the New Road was murmurring approval tonight, Karleigh was good, powerful heading and pace to match with Leon they were a good pair tonight, effort and talent.
Dave covers the miles and never looks out of place, a real good team player, Beany was finding the Hull midfield a test, but in truth, he never stopped running epitomy of his goal.
Up front - Myles couldn't get round Nobby Solano at right back who's put on a stone since his Newcastle days, but gave him enough to think about, whilst Simpson continues to impress, good speedy wing play, one lovely low cross at the end was top notch, he is a real asset and Saunders and Spillane will have to watch for a little while yet.
Alexander and Charlie put in great shifts, Charlie is the thorn with his guile and craft, whilst Alexander is the bludgeon, heading, chasing and a rasping shot when he gets an sniff of goal.
We've had the stuttering start, but you call it as you see it and today was a game to savour, we can pick on things to improve, but in truth the good far outweighed the bad and tonight is what supporting the Bees is about.
As with the Blackburn cup tie at GP in the 80's, the 3k crowd sounded like 8k as we all stood and roared. It was a fine performance, a coming of age performance for this team, it looks good on paper but now we start to see the buds beginning to blossom, someone somewhere is gonna get a hiding from us soon and I can't wait for Rochdale on Saturday to see if we can press on from here!
Griffingreen
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I applauded JB when he came to the dug out, but he was doing a solo showboating session for most of half time on the pitch, maybe that got up someones nose
Sultan
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I'm sure I heard on the way out for everyone to keep their ticket stubs for the Man Utd match in the next round.
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Can anyone confirm that Pim was there - named as a sub but I didnt see him all night. Maybe just my failing eye sight.
Top class performance and struggle to see how Adams is going to feature
before Simpson whose goal was pure quality.
Top class performance and struggle to see how Adams is going to feature
before Simpson whose goal was pure quality.
Les Beeavinu
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Yes. Joined in the celebrations at the end - didn't look any problems afaik.
Mark Bonner
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A quite brilliant game of football. Great first half performance from the Bees, and ramped it up even more in the second. For me one of the most complete performances of the Scott era. He must be very very proud of them tonight.
Seeing Bullivant pumpin the air on the pitch after the winner went in rolled back the years!
I was critical but construcive I hope, on KOC's performance on Saturday, but he played quite brilliantly tonight. All his experience was there to see, he used the bal brilliantly well. Osbourne and Legge both had excellent games, Karleigh especially really played very very well tonight. Hats off to him.
Dave and Marcus also did well, brilliant header from Marcus, but he was occaisionally hesitant on the ball, hopefully his confidence will grow from this. He's a dangerous player when he gets into the box. More Marcus, more!
Gary Alexander... I salute you. It was a joy to watch such a great performance. Teriffic ability, a real football brain, and an incredible will to win. Desire... he has it in spades. He's terrific, I really think he's a quality player. Technically good, in the air and on the deck, tremendous fighter and a real team player.
Charlie must enjoy playing with him. They are a formidable pair.
Strength in depth, incredible bench tonight... but no substitutions. The team were just performing too well to change it. Andy must be very very excited about this season... and so am I!
Seeing Bullivant pumpin the air on the pitch after the winner went in rolled back the years!
I was critical but construcive I hope, on KOC's performance on Saturday, but he played quite brilliantly tonight. All his experience was there to see, he used the bal brilliantly well. Osbourne and Legge both had excellent games, Karleigh especially really played very very well tonight. Hats off to him.
Dave and Marcus also did well, brilliant header from Marcus, but he was occaisionally hesitant on the ball, hopefully his confidence will grow from this. He's a dangerous player when he gets into the box. More Marcus, more!
Gary Alexander... I salute you. It was a joy to watch such a great performance. Teriffic ability, a real football brain, and an incredible will to win. Desire... he has it in spades. He's terrific, I really think he's a quality player. Technically good, in the air and on the deck, tremendous fighter and a real team player.
Charlie must enjoy playing with him. They are a formidable pair.
Strength in depth, incredible bench tonight... but no substitutions. The team were just performing too well to change it. Andy must be very very excited about this season... and so am I!
BournemouthBee
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Games like tonight's make my journey a lot quicker and I can gloat over my Saints supporting colleagues in the morning!
Great performance by the whole team and I'll even forgive Marcus Bean his average shift in midfield for that goal. Simpson's free kick was one of the best I've ever seen in the past 30 years at GP. We battled as well as created and fingers crossed we can continue with the game against Rochdale this Saturday.
Great performance by the whole team and I'll even forgive Marcus Bean his average shift in midfield for that goal. Simpson's free kick was one of the best I've ever seen in the past 30 years at GP. We battled as well as created and fingers crossed we can continue with the game against Rochdale this Saturday.