Cottagers boss disappointed
18 Aug 2008 - 09:29:34
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson was disappointed to see his side leave the KC Stadium empty-handed after a 2-1 defeat by Premier League new boys Hull City.
The Cottagers took the lead through winger Seol Ki-Hyeon against the Tigers, but lost their way in the second half and were eventually edged out by a highly-motivated home side.
Hodgson commented: "We were prepared for the game, but we just didn't play as well in the second half as we did in pre-season.
"In the first half I think the team were coming together well and we played some good football.
"It became a fight at both ends in the second half and in those circumstances it was always possible a defensive error would settle the match, which is what happened.
"It's tough to come away without a result after the first-half performance, but Hull were very motivated in the second half, they chased things down and we made some mistakes as a result."