Hull City head coach Tim Walter remains optimistic about the Tigers’ Championship prospects despite a troubling seven-game winless streak.
Following their latest setback—a 2-1 defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion on Sunday—Hull find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone, sitting in 19th place, only safe on goal difference. Yet, Walter has brushed aside concerns of a relegation battle, urging focus on the road ahead rather than recent disappointments.
Hull City in a Challenging Position
Hull’s recent struggles have seen them win just once at home this season, a record that has increased scrutiny on Walter. The Tigers are now bracing for a crucial fixture after the international break: an away match against Luton Town on November 23. Like Hull, Luton sit precariously near the relegation zone, just two places below and level on points.
Reflecting on the team’s performance against West Brom, Walter highlighted their resilience, particularly after trailing by two goals within the first 20 minutes. Joao Pedro managed to pull one back for Hull before halftime, but despite a stronger second-half showing, they couldn’t equalise. On whether Hull are now facing a relegation battle, Walter was firm:
“There’s still 31 (games) left. I am always looking forwards and not backwards because (looking) backwards, you cannot solve any problems because it’s happened in the past.”
Walter emphasised the importance of team cohesion in the days to come, revealing that the squad will spend time strengthening bonds before taking a short break to refresh and refocus.
Fans Show Patience Despite Poor Form
Despite Hull’s underwhelming form, the home crowd largely stood behind their team. While there were some isolated boos after West Brom’s second goal and at the final whistle, fans remained supportive throughout most of the game. Walter, who had previously voiced frustrations with fan reactions during a recent home match against Portsmouth, seemed encouraged by the atmosphere against West Brom.
“There was a brilliant synergy between ourselves and the fans – a big compliment to them,” he added, acknowledging the supporters’ patience and loyalty in what has been a challenging stretch for the club.
Writer’s View
Walter’s optimism is admirable, but with Hull barely above the relegation zone, they can ill afford complacency. Hull’s upcoming match against Luton is critical: a win could provide the momentum they need, while a loss may deepen fears of a relegation battle. With 31 games still to play, Walter has time, but he’ll need to convert positivity into results if Hull are to avoid a prolonged fight for survival.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief at The Real EFL, Gary is a passionate Lincoln City fan with extensive content creation across the Championship and EFL. He also shares expert football betting tips.
