Wales On Sunday

How they rated

- BY IAN MITCHELMOR­E

BEN HAMER

Did little to help his side’s cause in what was a poor first-half showing. Nowhere near the two goals and was sloppy in possession on numerous occasions. Didn’t have much to do in the second half though.

BEN CABANGO

Hull had so much joy in behind, although, in fairness, Cabango put in a number of vital tackles on Keane Lewis-Potter.

KYLE NAUGHTON

Bold on the ball when needed and made his fair share of clearances, one of which was off his own line. But dragged out of position far too much which didn’t help the visitors.

RYAN MANNING

The Republic of Ireland man has been in good form of late, although he wasn’t at his best here. A couple of decent defensive interventi­ons were important, though. Booked for a poor challenge late on.

JAY FULTON

On his first league start since August, the Scot was understand­ably undercooke­d. He always took the safe option which did little to aid Swansea’s attacking hopes. Subbed.#

MATT GRIMES (C)

His best work came in a defensive capacity. He was really bold in the second half and desperatel­y tried to create things from deep, but to no avail.

JOEL LATIBEAUDI­ERE

You have to feel for the youngster. He struggled in attacking areas and so many crosses were wayward. Swansea need more quality in that area.

KOREY SMITH

Smith was far too wasteful in possession and was unable to offer his side any kind of attacking threat. Subbed.

JOEL PIROE

Starved of service and - quite frankly - looks like he badly needs a breather. It’s easy to see why Russell Martin is targeting a striker to ease the burden on the Dutchman. Scored at the death but was denied by the offside flag.

HANNES WOLF

Tried to offer a threat in the Hull half, but his attempts didn’t come off. The Austrian had Swansea’s only effort on goal

STAR MAN: CYRUS CHRISTIE

The only Swansea player to look threatenin­g in the first half, particular­ly after swapping to the left flank. Carried a threat after the restart too. Not much more he could have done.

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