HULL CITY - SATURDAY 20/08/2005

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2 points out of a possible 9 wasn't really the start Brighton would of wanted to the season. The first Crocs on Tour match saw the team travel to Hull, the marvelous KC Stadium, as they took on ex-Albion manager Peter Taylor's newly promoted side, including an overnight stay in Scunthorpe the Friday before the game

McCarthy, Kane and Huggins can hardly contain their delight as the car edges ever closer to Scunthorpe We have arrived at our resting point - and what a fine travelodge it is
Ben was delighted to find this complimentary bible in the room It was soon time to bust out the PS2 for some Fifa - McCarthy and Kane met in the final game of the league season to decide the title
McCarthy's Rotherham traveling to Gresty Road to face Kane's Crewe And it's Neil who is triumphant, winning the match and the league

Huggins can't believe it - a draw between the 2 teams would've seen his Millwall crowned Champions  McCarthy is just as gutted
The final league table Their was a Tesco Extra that was open 24 hours opposite the lodge - we took the opportunity to stock up on doughnuts
Huggins tucks into one Its Saturday - we make our way to Hull, including crossing the famous Humber Bridge
'Brian' takes our money at the toll - £2.50 is a fair price to pay for the honor of being on top of Britain's ultimate river The petrol gauge was worrying low - especially as we couldn't find a petrol station anywhere

But alas, we got to one eventually, and as she was filled up, it gave McCarthy and Kane the chance to explore Is there a better way to take in the Humber than by boat?
McCarthy and Kane pose by the Humber This is perhaps one of the greatest road signs you will ever see
The petrol station had a bargain offer of 5 packets of crisp for 50p. Neil couldn't say no Into Hull City Centre we went, and this lovely food area. McCarthy 'enjoys' a pizza
The tomato puree was over the top, and looked more like some form of anal discharge We wondered if this woman was aware that her glasses were on top of her head
Huggins enjoys some pasta Witham tucks into his slice of pizza
Some local chavs prove that Hull really is not a nice place to live Witham and Gemma enjoy lunch, with the prospect of the KC just too much to handle
This woman was called Betty, and did a superb job of clearing up In the shopping area we found a pound shop that sold gnomes. Kane, McCarthy and Witham duly purchased them
The locals who were in this car park must of thought what fools And after a long walk, partly as we ended up getting lost, we finally find the KC
The stadium was generously built by Hull City Council She is just as nice inside as she is from the outside
The main stand A fine arena
McCarthy looks forward to the game in prospect Witham and Gemma
And Neil was obviously aroused, especially as the news filtered through that Mark McCammon was on the bench This is our new goalkeeper, on loan from Rennes in France. He was on the bench today
Mark McCammon warms up The two teams emerge onto the pitch
England legend Nick Barmby lined up for the home side Its amazing what the Italians can do. Errea have managed to combine pink and grey on this goal shirt, and make it look good
Brighton are 1-0 down at half time - the second half about to begin And Mark McGhee knows what to do - Mark McCammon is introduced along with Alexis Nicolas
Unfortunately, the start to the second half is delayed, as the linesman has found a hole in the goal net Brighton try to pull it back to 1-1 from the corner
This linesman was a tosser And its all over, Brighton still without a win after falling 2-0
We wander back to the car - is this perhaps the most ugly looking building in Britain? The day is finished on a high though, as we buy a burger from this wonderful man in the city, whom we nicknamed Alan