Riza 'I want to be a head coach' Post Hull comments

Last updated : 28 September 2024 By Michael Morris

Interim coach Omer Riza:

"We approached the game in a positive way. We wanted bodies in advanced positions, and we wanted to be creative.

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"I don't think it was a 4-1 game - there was a really aggressive approach to our attacking and defensive play - but it was.

"But the details of when it counted, we faltered, and that's something we can only work on over time.

"I have to remain positive. I still believe there's something more to come as a team to really have another go.

"We need results now, but it takes time.

"Everybody has been really supportive this week. The players have applied themselves excellently, they've put in loads of energy, mentally and physically. But, it's the small details - if you don't get them right, you get punished.

"We've got a good group. They're all honest and hard working. I can't question their character and their application; they've been superb, and I've just said to them that we have to kick on from this and improve.

"Now, we have to look forward to Tuesday. We've got Millwall, it's a tough game at home, and we'll approach the game with the same sort of mentality. We have to clean up those little bits that I've mentioned, to get a result.

"I want to be a head coach - I've made no secret of that. I've been ready for the last couple of seasons to step into a position like this.

"I've not just walked off a street. I've worked in coaching for the last 13 years and my time will come when it comes.

"I'm taking each game and each training session as I can.

"I'll act in a professional way and makes sure the boys keep working away and that the club is in the best position.

On injuries and missing players:

"We've had to make substitutions today, Will Fish with his hamstring. He had a slight niggle before the game that we had to manage. He felt it, and he couldn't get through the game. Callum O'Dowda put in a big shift, and we have to manage him as well.

"Sio [Manolis Siopis] had a little problem with his groin, so we had to pull him out. Dimi Goutas had some family issues, so he had to go and deal with that. We have to make sure that players are in a good place, and I'm sure they'll be in contention again for Tuesday."

Hull City's Tim Walter

"He [Belloumi] is a good player. We know he's good player and that he will score goals if he gets the assists.

"We have to stay calm with him and he has to confirm it all the team. Not one player can win a game. We have a good bench and they showed it.

"We need all of the players. That's why we try to treat them players all the same and be one family."

"We showed that we are a good team and have a good mentality. We could have scored a few more, but we could have also conceded two goals more.

"I'm delighted not only with the result but with the performance as we showed we can win at home.

"Their first goal was offside, but we have to accept it. But we showed how we can stick together and showed the will to win in an impressive way.

"How they kept their heads high was impressive and showed to everybody that the guys are sticking together and trying to create something here."