That means there’s enough water under the bridge for Championship managers and pundits to form an opinion of John Mousinho’s side this term, as they look primed to emerge from a testing opening.
So, as we pause for the international break, we reflect on what figures around the second tiler have been saying about the Blues, as Fratton outsiders offer a revealing insight on the campaign to date.
9. Scott Parker
'It was a tough game. We were under no illusions how tough it would be because they’ve gone to places already this season and got results, so we knew the level of game it would be and how tough they would make it and they proved every bit of it, they were a real willing team in that sense. In the end our perseverance and our quality came through. 'I must admit, there was a frustration there. I understand they were holding onto something but the game was very stop-start. The game was disrupted far too much just in terms of the general speed and tempo about it. Photo: Gary Oakley
10. Carlos Corberan
‘I don’t think the result shows what has happened today on the pitch. For me we were in a very demanding game and a very competitive game where we have suffered more than we wanted to suffer. They were making a very good press in the first half that we didn’t find the right solutions for. ‘With the passing of the minutes we understood the pressing in our half better and the type of game we were playing, because it was a very tough and very demanding game.' Photo: Cameron Smith
11. Chris Wilder
‘We’ve got young players in the team and it’s a massive learning curve. ‘They wouldn’t have come across this ferocious atmosphere that was created by the opposition, who gave everything to the manager and to the football club. ‘There’s no hiding place here, their boys stepped on it and caused us problems. ‘We caused them problems too and we’re just a bit disappointed that we didn’t find that little bit of quality, because we got in some fabulous positions. It was always going to be on top. ‘There’s stuff we can work on and get better with, but if you don’t win you don’t get beat. We kept a clean sheet, got a point on the road and we’ll learn from it.’ | Sportimage
12. Tim Walter
‘I heard the reaction from Portsmouth (fans) and they kept going all the time, also when they were behind. ‘So maybe we have to work more together and they (Hull fans) can help us as well because sometimes you have bad situations and you are down and you need maybe a push from the fans. That is what I expected to be honest and that’s what we can do even more. ‘I try to push them, but they can help us. They can help us, we can’t do everything right but we try to do, and it’s a young team and it’s a young squad, and we are new together. ‘All we need is a bit of support from the stands, not if we are scoring a goal. Also if it’s maybe not on our side, we need their support. ‘I understand they are angry about things sometimes, but all we can expect is support. It’s (needed) from both sides (team and fans) and that’s what we need.’ Photo: Richard Sellers