Pearson frustrated after stalemate

Last updated : 03 October 2010 By Team Talk

The home crowd were forced to endure a third stalemate of the campaign against resolute Coventry.

"It's the same old story to an extent, but I do think we're making progress," said Pearson.

"To only have 12 points after 10 games is disappointing. It's clear where we need to improve.

"I'm aware of our shortcomings and we need to work hard to improve them. It's frustrating in some ways, but I'm confident we'll improve.

"We are not scoring goals or creating enough chances. It's something we'll have to solve.

"To not concede any goals in our first five games at home is creditable, but clearly we need to have more of a goal threat."

Pearson handed a debut to Rowan Vine in a bid to improve his side's fortunes in front of goal.

"Rowan gives us a different dimension. We don't have too many targets to hit," he added.

"When you consider he's only played three reserve games recently, he contributed really positively to the team today."

Coventry striker Marlon King failed a fitness test on a dead leg, meaning he avoided a potentially hot reception at the KC Stadium on his first visit to an away ground since his return to the game.

Boss Aidy Boothroyd said: "I thought we had the better of the first half. We played really well and were the better team.

"Hull were a Premier League club not long ago, and they have good players and a good manager. They also have a good home record, so we had to be resolute. It is also nice to get back to a clean sheet.

"For all of the play and the furore in the second half I think we cancelled each other out.

"We have to look at the big picture. We've taken four points from three games this week.

"We're getting better and better as a team and I was pleased to get a clean sheet.

"We ran out of steam a bit at the end and gave the ball away a bit cheaply in the second half, but I knew we'd wilt a bit."

Source: Team Talk

Source: Team Talk