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4:43pm Sunday 15th March 2009 in Sport By David Craven
Confidence-zapped Bulls spluttered to a third successive defeat as their worst-ever start to a Super League season gathered pace.
Bradford still await their first victory after four games and - despite fielding their strongest side yet - showed little sign of getting it against an unbeaten Hull FC.
Andy Lynch returned and was one of the few to impress in his first match since last September.
Jamie Langley was also back in the squad while Jason Crookes, 18, made his Super League debut at centre.
But the hosts badly lacked confidence and it was obvious from the off, Nick Scruton fumbling in only the second tackle of the match.
That saw Richard Horne slice over after just 89 seconds and there was no turning back for the Black and Whites who chalked up their fifth straight triumph.
Kirk Yeaman crossed inside six minutes and, although Ben Jeffries responded with a Bulls try, the Great Britain centre got his second and Craig Hall also touched down to put Hull in the ascendancy.
Winger Rikki Sheriffe grabbed his second of the season just before the hooter to give Bulls hope, Deacon adding his second conversion, but with Danny Tickle having booted three himself, the visitors still led 22-12.
A Tickle penalty followed swiftly by a breakaway Chris Thorman try left Bradford chasing further still early in the second half.
Semi Tadulala collected a Jeffries cross-field kick in the corner for their third effort only for the brilliant Manu to blast through more weak defence to hand Hall his brace.
Aussie Steve Menzies got a well-deserved effort in the 70th minute but it was too little too late for Steve McNamara’s struggling side.
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andy j
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5:24pm Sun 15 Mar 09
damo37
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5:32pm Sun 15 Mar 09
micksey
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5:51pm Sun 15 Mar 09
montoya6
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6:04pm Sun 15 Mar 09
shaun from richmond
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6:07pm Sun 15 Mar 09
micksey wrote:I have to say I agree with your summary!
Very disappointing, we lost it in the first 6 minutes with some pathetic defending. From that poitn we scored 24 points same as Hull did, and some of the defending for their other tries was woeful too. Why did we start so lacklustre? Why did we only inject some real urgency in the final 20 minutes? Why did Deacon only hoist high kicks when the game was lost? My feeling is there is a lot more ability in the side than is being seen. Nero is playing very well, and thank heaven for Glen Morrison. We saw again what a class act Beaver can be too. But what has happened to Sam Burgess? His body language is very poor indeed. So, where do we go from here? We needed a win, or at least a die trying effort, we got neither. Noone has stuck up for Macca more than me, but this is painful to watch now, we are dreadful. I think there has to be a change of coach.
jaydeebee
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6:27pm Sun 15 Mar 09
rumour mill
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6:44pm Sun 15 Mar 09
salsa14
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6:59pm Sun 15 Mar 09
johntheumpire
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7:21pm Sun 15 Mar 09
col 64
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7:22pm Sun 15 Mar 09
HANLEY IS A LEGEND
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7:26pm Sun 15 Mar 09
jaydeebee
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7:34pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch
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7:34pm Sun 15 Mar 09
HANLEY IS A LEGEND
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7:35pm Sun 15 Mar 09
johntheumpire
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7:36pm Sun 15 Mar 09
bradfordroadbull
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7:36pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Mick De Bull
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7:36pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter
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7:39pm Sun 15 Mar 09
HANLEY IS A LEGEND
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7:44pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter wrote:What is the problem then?
Well what a suprise the boo boys are out ! stop going stop suporting & stop moaning. Macca is not to blame the whole squad is under a low moral & fear factor. If we would have won today it would have not been good enough. Macca is not the problem we need to keep the faith things will come good.
haitch
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7:46pm Sun 15 Mar 09
HANLEY IS A LEGEND wrote:I'm actually agreeing with you Hanley. I have wanted the fans to give Macca every chance but since the Wigan fiasco there is no going back. Bulls have a very serious problem and it MUST be addresed quickly. I agree the excuse of not having the money for a coach is pretty thin as they could use the money allocated for Birds wages.
Why are people saying today we cant get rid of the coach because we have no money at Bradford. If we carry on as we are doing we will have no spectors left!! I agree with the earlier comment. Why cant we go for Mcdermott or some other coach with point to prove. They cant do any worse!!
bradfordroadbull
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7:51pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter
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7:52pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch
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7:54pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter wrote:I don't think Macca is to BLAME. Just accept he is not good enough.
Well what a suprise the boo boys are out ! stop going stop suporting & stop moaning. Macca is not to blame the whole squad is under a low moral & fear factor. If we would have won today it would have not been good enough. Macca is not the problem we need to keep the faith things will come good.
HANLEY IS A LEGEND
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7:54pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter
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7:55pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Mick De Bull wrote:Any chance of this in english.
Today was bad, hull fans would not even take an offer of by one get one free, any bidy outy there want macca as a coach he is free. You have to drink to get over this, no excuses WE WERE CRAP
haitch
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7:58pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter wrote:Yes but you could say "Millward what did he do at Saints"
We have no money & a squad of fringe players how will sacking Macca help things. For years we have seen Cas fans turn up & shout on their team in tough times so why not get behind ours. Glory boys the lot of you on here get a grip of reality. We are re-building it may take 3 years the best man is in the job who would you have ? Noble who caused this mess ? Millward what did he do at Wigan ? its frustrating but sacking Macca will not help our cause.
Realsupporter
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8:00pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch wrote:Your spot on mate living on the sunny side of Bradford makes you positive. I also support Keighley & it does give you a stomach for a fight. All im saying is look at the bigger picture.
Realsupporter wrote: Well what a suprise the boo boys are out ! stop going stop suporting & stop moaning. Macca is not to blame the whole squad is under a low moral & fear factor. If we would have won today it would have not been good enough. Macca is not the problem we need to keep the faith things will come good.I don't think Macca is to BLAME. Just accept he is not good enough. The main problem is the fans will walk in their droves unless Hood is seen to do something positive. You Riddlesden guys are usually positive. Its easy when you live on the sunny side of Keighley?.
HANLEY IS A LEGEND
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8:00pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter wrote:My question is who has brought in the fringe players?
We have no money & a squad of fringe players how will sacking Macca help things. For years we have seen Cas fans turn up & shout on their team in tough times so why not get behind ours. Glory boys the lot of you on here get a grip of reality. We are re-building it may take 3 years the best man is in the job who would you have ? Noble who caused this mess ? Millward what did he do at Wigan ? its frustrating but sacking Macca will not help our cause.
rumour mill
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8:07pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch
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8:08pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter
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8:09pm Sun 15 Mar 09
HANLEY IS A LEGEND wrote:If you can only afford fringe players what else can you get. Macca has bought what he can with his budget. The idea of bringing Menzies in to lead the way with youth is a good one but it costs money. Look at Crooks outstanding we have hope. Platt is a mistake no doubt Scrouton is a good signing but lacks confidence. We need two good half backs thats all thats missing but where do we find the cash for the players. If we can tempt some good Aussies we have a chance but it all costs. Macca is the man, Mcdermott has done nothing at quinns unless we get Brain Smith back let Macca stay this season & see what happens. Gents at the end of he day its only a game ( & ladies )
Realsupporter wrote: We have no money & a squad of fringe players how will sacking Macca help things. For years we have seen Cas fans turn up & shout on their team in tough times so why not get behind ours. Glory boys the lot of you on here get a grip of reality. We are re-building it may take 3 years the best man is in the job who would you have ? Noble who caused this mess ? Millward what did he do at Wigan ? its frustrating but sacking Macca will not help our cause.My question is who has brought in the fringe players? By the way I have watched Northern ,& Bulls through the good and bad times. I dont really want to go to the bad times again..
cockneybull
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8:13pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Loz03
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8:13pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter
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8:13pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch wrote:Another poignant saying " you only sing when your winning" another one " you crazy fool "we will be the A TEAM agian ! I love the bulls.
There is a very poignant saying "Nip it in the Bud" the longer this set up remains the more cancerous it may become? I don't want to knock anyone but .If it looks like a poor coach, gets results like a poor coach and makes excuses like a poor coach...then it probably IS a poor coach.
haitch
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8:15pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Realsupporter wrote:You are my type of supporter mate. Trouble is if we leave things alone the crowds will dwindle and the situation can get out of control. Justice has to be seen to be done and that means a change NOW. Nevertheless your support for the Bulls and the set up is to be commended IMO!.
HANLEY IS A LEGEND wrote:If you can only afford fringe players what else can you get. Macca has bought what he can with his budget. The idea of bringing Menzies in to lead the way with youth is a good one but it costs money. Look at Crooks outstanding we have hope. Platt is a mistake no doubt Scrouton is a good signing but lacks confidence. We need two good half backs thats all thats missing but where do we find the cash for the players. If we can tempt some good Aussies we have a chance but it all costs. Macca is the man, Mcdermott has done nothing at quinns unless we get Brain Smith back let Macca stay this season & see what happens. Gents at the end of he day its only a game ( & ladies )Realsupporter wrote: We have no money & a squad of fringe players how will sacking Macca help things. For years we have seen Cas fans turn up & shout on their team in tough times so why not get behind ours. Glory boys the lot of you on here get a grip of reality. We are re-building it may take 3 years the best man is in the job who would you have ? Noble who caused this mess ? Millward what did he do at Wigan ? its frustrating but sacking Macca will not help our cause.My question is who has brought in the fringe players? By the way I have watched Northern ,& Bulls through the good and bad times. I dont really want to go to the bad times again..
bradfordroadbull
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8:17pm Sun 15 Mar 09
rumour mill wrote:Spot on. We have regressed and hit reverse gear. Rebuilding involves starting from firm foundations and working up.
If you want a continuing re-build call Westfield in. He had 3 years and we have gone backwards, not forwards. That to me is a demolition not a re-build. Glory supporting has nothing to do with it. If you had a winning team at work and made it worse in 3 years, would you still have a job?
HANLEY IS A LEGEND
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8:18pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch
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8:22pm Sun 15 Mar 09
HANLEY IS A LEGEND wrote:I have no business agreeing with you Hanley. We have history!!!
Sad thing about leaving Odsal today is that I knew what the result was before kick off!! I just hope there is light at the end of the tunnel: ie new coach in the next couple of days. Sorry folks its just my opinion to the future of the club?
Realsupporter
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8:34pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch wrote:Thanks mate my support will not dwindle as I am a real supporter.Look we lost by 12 points to a top of league side its not the end of the world.Stop all this talk of sacking its not productive its negative. All these people who talk of when we were Northern & lost every week & they stuck with them through thick & thin did we want Foxy sacking ? stop the talking & start walking then ( another poignant saying )I`d like to add I like the Westfield one very good.
Realsupporter wrote:You are my type of supporter mate. Trouble is if we leave things alone the crowds will dwindle and the situation can get out of control. Justice has to be seen to be done and that means a change NOW. Nevertheless your support for the Bulls and the set up is to be commended IMO!.HANLEY IS A LEGEND wrote:If you can only afford fringe players what else can you get. Macca has bought what he can with his budget. The idea of bringing Menzies in to lead the way with youth is a good one but it costs money. Look at Crooks outstanding we have hope. Platt is a mistake no doubt Scrouton is a good signing but lacks confidence. We need two good half backs thats all thats missing but where do we find the cash for the players. If we can tempt some good Aussies we have a chance but it all costs. Macca is the man, Mcdermott has done nothing at quinns unless we get Brain Smith back let Macca stay this season & see what happens. Gents at the end of he day its only a game ( & ladies )Realsupporter wrote: We have no money & a squad of fringe players how will sacking Macca help things. For years we have seen Cas fans turn up & shout on their team in tough times so why not get behind ours. Glory boys the lot of you on here get a grip of reality. We are re-building it may take 3 years the best man is in the job who would you have ? Noble who caused this mess ? Millward what did he do at Wigan ? its frustrating but sacking Macca will not help our cause.My question is who has brought in the fringe players? By the way I have watched Northern ,& Bulls through the good and bad times. I dont really want to go to the bad times again..
Realsupporter
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8:36pm Sun 15 Mar 09
andy j
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8:50pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Adey
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8:50pm Sun 15 Mar 09
rumour mill
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8:55pm Sun 15 Mar 09
andy j
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9:06pm Sun 15 Mar 09
rumour mill wrote:good post rumour mill! i would still like to see the captains arm band given to morrison though and let deaken concentrate on his game.
The 12 points were very flattering and didn't reflect the real margin of the game. I will always support the Bulls and maybe I'm guilty of feeling spoilt with the success of seasons past and expecting something better every year. I just feel that as a whole they are not prepared well enough as a team and rely on a few individuals to put their hands up when things aren't going great. The whole organisation lacks real leadership. It needs a good kick up the backside from someone with a strong personality who the players can look up to and trust. If we, the fans, can direct the passion we have for this team in the right way we might provide a bit of a boost for the squad badly needing confidence and support. We got an ironic cheer from Hull fans when our first real chant started and that is embarrassing. Make noise, yes, but lets direct in the right way and cheer our boys on and make Odsal the place where teams didn't like to visit, once again.
bullpal
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9:09pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Sp00ky
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9:10pm Sun 15 Mar 09
haitch
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9:19pm Sun 15 Mar 09
cainey
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9:47pm Sun 15 Mar 09
cainey
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10:24pm Sun 15 Mar 09
s.b.c
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11:01pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Touchdown
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11:33pm Sun 15 Mar 09
Tricky Dicky
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12:07am Mon 16 Mar 09
Bradford1903
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12:13am Mon 16 Mar 09
Ralphie
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8:09am Mon 16 Mar 09
Adey
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8:37am Mon 16 Mar 09
Ralphie wrote:Even fewer now during the credit crunch, Bradford Council decide to increase the price of parking at Richard Dunn to £5 a car!
The attendance yesterday was 11,300 and I would think that at least 2,300 were from Hull. That makes around 9,000 Bulls supporters on a nice afternoon. I wonder how many Bulls supporters will pay to get in to future games? We 'll soon be down to just season ticket holders who can be bothered to turn up. Maybe then Hood will get the message!
spanglishbull.uk
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8:56am Mon 16 Mar 09
Ralphie
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9:52am Mon 16 Mar 09
Adey wrote:Adey, if you get there at a reasonable time (and in future this might be about five minutes before kick off!) theres plenty of free parking in the roads of Cleckheaton Road. Never paid to park at Odsal!
Ralphie wrote: The attendance yesterday was 11,300 and I would think that at least 2,300 were from Hull. That makes around 9,000 Bulls supporters on a nice afternoon. I wonder how many Bulls supporters will pay to get in to future games? We 'll soon be down to just season ticket holders who can be bothered to turn up. Maybe then Hood will get the message!Even fewer now during the credit crunch, Bradford Council decide to increase the price of parking at Richard Dunn to £5 a car!
Gumshoe
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10:46am Mon 16 Mar 09
spanglishbull.uk wrote:They did better than of recent spanglish, BJ was actually running about with the ball as was Deacs and with a bit of luck here and there and a more even ref they may have gained more from the game.
Obviously was not there and had no phone call yet,my mate has probably been on the beer and not surfaced yet going by the comments. Can somebody tell me how our top rated half backs played.
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Biker71 says...
5:16pm Sun 15 Mar 09
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I have to laugh, if I didnt I dread to think what would happen.