Today was a special day in our house, as one of the little ‘uns reached a milestone birthday – 10. I had to take her and a couple of friends and the missus to a “Build-a-bear” workshop in Hull, the place was heaving. I hate shopping at the best of times, but a packed shop full of women and kids did not inspire me one bit, well thats a lie, there were some nice views from the MILFs to compensate.
Back just in time for the game, bizarrely, I listened to Hulls first team in action in Ostend, playing a pre season friendly, via BBC Humberside.
The weather here was not your typical British summers day, though it has now become customary for it to piss down and be miserable half way through July. There was about 100 (I think I heard later 111) who had turned up for the game, with Hull’s new signing of Tony Warner making an appearance 
. For many of the Town faithful, this would be their first chance to see the new team and players in action.
The game started off positively, with the home side holding their own but not making any inroads to the Hull goal, which was being kept by Mr Warner. Eventually the skill and sharpness of the visitors told and they went 1 up – I didn’t see it because i was talking to Dom. I don’t think it was too long after this that we had a fantastic effort that was tipped away by Warner at full stretch. 10 minutes later we three down, some poor defending but thankfully in a friendly and hopefully not in a competitive game. However, throughout this half, the Brid lads kept passing and playing and we’re good.
Another dead loss in the raffle – 0/1.
The second half was a little different, it may have been the windy conditions which helped, but the Bridlington midfield & front line kept the pressure up and really made life difficult for the Hull back line. There were many opportunities this half, but the new keeper, Matt Duke, played well to keep us at bay.
All in all, the lads played exceptionally well, and a chat with Ash Dexter demonstrated that the lads were playing with a great belief, confidence and opportunism for the season ahead. Ash had a bit of gippy tummy and only played one half, must have had a kebab from the Turks on Grease street last night.
Games seen : 4
Goals seen : 7 home 7 away 1 other
out of 10 : 8.5 very entertaining game, loads and loads of positives, bring on Scarborough next week.
