Leicester City were worthy winners, admits Hull boss Steve Bruce
Hull boss Steve Bruce admitted that his side deserved absolutely nothing from their clash with Leicester City yesterday and that the best team won.
A career-first hat-trick from David Nugent sealed all three points for City as they defeated an in-form Hull 3-1 at the King Power Stadium, and recorded their first back-to-back wins of the season.
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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson and Hull City's Steve Bruce
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Leicester City v Hull City Pic Mike Sewell
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Leicester City v Hull City Pic Mike Sewell
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Leicester City v Hull City Pic Mike Sewell
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Leicester City v Hull City Pic Mike Sewell
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Leicester City v Hull City Pic Mike Sewell
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Leicester City v Hull City Pic Mike Sewell
City's fourth home league win on the bounce moves them up to seventh and Bruce said Leicester were worthy winners.
"We deserved absolutely nothing from the game," he said. "We hung in there, which we had to do, but the better team won on the day.
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"The disappointment is the way we've played during the last few weeks. We were nowhere near their levels and you have to accept that they were worthy winners.
"I just think too many of our big players didn't perform to the levels they have been playing at.
"We had a bad day, which happens, but then you are required to do the basics better and I just don't think we did.
"We didn't defend well enough, we didn't get after the ball well enough, and I don't think we did enough to put Leicester off their stride. We got what we deserved, which was nothing."
Bruce said it was always going to be difficult playing two away games back to back.
"The level we're at, Leeds and Leicester away in three or four days is difficult," said Bruce.
"Sometimes you've got to hold your hands up and make sure you learn from it. We have to be a bit more resilient when it's not going for you, which we will work on this week."
The game ended doubly-badly for Bruce, who was sent to the stands with just minutes to go following a dispute with the linesman over whether the ball had gone out of play.
City boss Nigel Pearson had to restrain Bruce as the Hull manager showed his displeasure at the decision before referee Eddie Ilderton ordered him from the touchline.
"Sometimes you do some stupid things, especially at my age," said Bruce.
"At times you do things which, when you get home, you look at it later and think what a complete idiot I've made of myself."
Comments
by Norman09
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 12:27PM
“Ambertigerfan
Looks like your beloved Dull are on the slippery slope, but we will say hi on your way down. Didn't Leicester make you look very ordinary on Sunday? Other teams really have nothing to worry about on Sundays performance. Tigers with no teeth springs to mind. Back into your cheese now Bert the maggot.LOL!!!!!!”
by TheGeofflane
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 9:17AM
“Don't be too hard on the Hull fans who post here. They have to live there.”
by Ambertigerfan
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 6:20AM
“However Steve, the table does not lie: Hull City 5th, Leicester 8th. No play offs for Leicester if it stays this way!”
by Norman09
Monday, September 24 2012, 10:24PM
“This is a cruel game to be a manager in. Well done Mr Bruce for coming on board and speaking to the Leicester Mercury. Don't be to hard on yourself, because as you so rightfully point out, you were beaten by a much better team yesterday.”
by lcfctilidie
Monday, September 24 2012, 2:54PM
“yes Lee Clark young and promising manager. I am surprised he is getting it so wrong.
He may still turn it around. Brum have some good players still.”
by dobranich
Monday, September 24 2012, 2:18PM
“Yes a great win indeed. Steve Kean surprising How long for Lee Clark”
by kapero
Monday, September 24 2012, 8:37AM
“Wonder if the recent infestation of Hull fans will be so magnanimous as their manager. Me thinks we won't hear too much from them today!!”
by lcfctilidie
Monday, September 24 2012, 8:29AM
“Nice to say Steve, he is a nice man.
Good result.
Looks like Steve Kean is getting the sack. He still at top of table and gets the sack. I dont get that. Why even let him start the season. Glad our owners are more sensible!
Anyway need to win away from home now and we will be sorted. Congrads to Nugent.”