Our Hull City reporter Philip Buckingham casts an eye over Hull City players' performances in their scoreless draw with Stoke City at the KCAllan McGregorStar Man
An outstanding low save to deny Crouch's shot was as good as a point for the Tigers late on. The Scot had already denied Crouch when Ireland pounced from an offside position. 8Ahmed Elmohamady
His influence may have dimmed inside the final third of the contest but until then he was as potent a threat as City had. Twice he worked Begovic and also set up Sagbo for a good chance. 7James Chester
His first game at the KC since early September was a mixed bag. Did plenty of good things in a largely polished performance but he looked less assured as Stoke pressed late on. 6Alex Bruce
No coincidence that City's grip on the game weakened when he limped off with a tight groin. Organises the back three well and only when he went off did Crouch begin to threaten. 7Curtis Davies
Spurned arguably his side's best chance when nodding Huddlestone's corner wide. Strong in the first half but part of a ragged defensive effort late in the game as City hung on. 6Maynor Figueora
A question mark hangs over his suitability as a left wing-back. A studious defender but lacking the pace and stamina to make the constant shuttle runs up and down. Brady waits in the wings. 6David Meyler
Effort and desire were never in doubt from the Irishman being monitored by Roy Keane but the telling pass into the final third was. Not his best but accomplished all the same. 6Tom Huddlestone
There were times when his grip on the game was strong and that brought City's best spells, including a devilish ball in for Davies to nod wide. Not a complete performance, however. 7Jake Livermore
City won the midfield battle for an hour thanks in no small part to his running and passing range. Hard to imagine an engineroom without his industry and he's improving all the time. 7Danny Graham
An end to his barren spell gave him the confidence to enjoy a much-improved game. A spring was in his stride especially in the first half but, like City, faded after the break. 6Yannick Sagbo
Dipped below his recent standards on a disappointing evening. A sweet strike was kept out by Begovic but the Stoke defence had his number in the main. Frustrations almost spilled over. 5Subs benchRobbie Brady (for Bruce 66) Looks a more natural fit at left wing-back but his impact on the game was rarely felt. 6Liam Rosenior (for Meyler 77) A late cameo at right-back helped City steady themselves. 6George Boyd (for Graham 82) No chances for the playmaker to give Steve Bruce a reminder of his quality. 6
Not used: Steve Harper, Abdoulaye Faye, Robert Koren, Matty Fryatt
