Sunday, January 23, 2005

Found out that Hull City had lost at the hands of there old nemesis Doncaster Rovers!

Being out of range of BBC Radio Humberside and not being able to listen to the match on the radio was a bit dissapointing, but judging by the reports Hull City did not perform well against there old nemesis Doncaster Rovers. A 59th minute goal from Doncaster's Michael McIndoe sent promotion chasing Hull sliding to their first league defeat in 10 games in a tremendous local derby. The Tigers had captain Ian Ashbee sent off to add to their troubles but the result was no more than Doncaster deserved.

City started and finished strongly, but Doncaster dominated in between and could have won by a bigger margin. Rovers soaked up the early pressure with Tim Ryan and Steve Foster resolute in defence and it was the home side that had the first attempt at goal when Dave Mulligan had a 30-yard saved in the 12th minute.

Hull battled to the end but Rovers keeper Andy Warrington came to the rescue to superbly parry a goal bound effort from Danny Allsopp and Kevin Ellison hit the rebound wide. Green volleyed wide in stoppage time as Hull's last chance came and went with Rovers good value for the win. However, you know what they say it is only one game!

I was also pleased to hear that the Tsunami Relief Concert held at the millenium stadium in Cardiff has raised £1.25 million for victims of the tsunami disaster in Asia.

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