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A night of momentum shifts at the bet365 Stadium where Stoke might have been out of reach before the break, only to get swept aside by the resurgent visitors after the turnaround.

It feels like it might just, possibly, maybe the start of something for Tim Walter at Hull City - the first 45 minutes when it seems like they really believed in what they were being asked to do, and were confident doing it. They certainly got their rewards, and rewarded their band of travelling fans.

It's almost a year to the day since Hull won by the same scoreline at Stoke, it's clearly a happy hunting ground for the Tigers.

It's also clear that Narcis Pelach has a big job on with the Potters. They managed their fourth league goal in their sixth league match but once again failed to create many chances, and missed the few good ones they had. They also looked well short of confidence amid that second-half barrage.

It was an absorbing start to the EFL weekend so go and get some rest, we'll be back here at noon tomorrow with a host of mouth-watering lunchtime kick-offs, not least the Wear-Tees derby between Sunderland and Middlesbrough which kicks-off at 12:30 BST.

Thanks for your company tonight, we'll see you tomorrow!

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Hull City manager Tim Walter speaking to Sky Sports: "It's hard to describe because I never had this feeling before. I've never not had a win in five games so for me it's a new situation.

"But I also knew the whole time that we can win. Today we did it and that's the reason I'm really proud of my boys. They deserved to win.

"I'm happy because they always believed they can win and that's important."

On how the game changed in the second-half, Walter said: "After conceding the goal, we were better. We were more courageous. We showed more bravery and that's the key to the result."

When asked if it was a reward for sticking to his principles, Walter added: "It's a first win. All we have to do is keep working. We can do everything better but it's a start."

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Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach said there are some positives to take from the game despite suffering a 3-1 defeat at home to Hull City in his first game in charge.

"It's a pity we couldn't win the game," Pelach told BBC Radio Stoke.

"We wanted to take the points but I think the lads tried to put a new style of play in place.

"But in the second half we lost control and ran out of energy. We should have pressed more but we will try to explain this tomorrow and keep working on the defensive style.

"There is some things to work on mentally and we will do it. We will take the positives and we will improve."

Hull goal-scorer Regan Slater told Sky Sports he knew his goal was in as soon as it left his boot.

Sub Slater, who also scored at the bet365 in Hull's win by the same scoreline last season, said: "I saw it rising so I knew it was out of his reach. I got lucky because it was a real bad first touch from me.

"Three points was big for us today. First half arguably we struggled a little bit but the lads stuck at it as we have been in the opening games and it came good for us."

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Hull were well worth their win and Stoke must be wondering exactly what went wrong after a first-half where they looked well in control.

You can read Ged Scott's take from the bet365 Stadium via the "report" tab above.

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Hull City's man of the match Kasey Palmer speaking to Sky Sports: "To be fair, it's the win that matters. Happy to get on the scoresheet and obviously a big three points.

"I think we were more clinical and that's been the problem this season so far.

"We've been good in the build-up and taking lots of risks but today we've been clinical in front of goal and scored three, so we will take it."

On kicking on from here, Palmer said: "There was a lot of pressure from the outside and we could all hear it from the fans in the last home game.

"But that's football and tonight's results changes a lot and we can look up the table.

"It kickstarts our season and now we've got to follow it up and keep climbing the table."

Tim Walter's first win as Hull manager sees them leap from 19th to 13th, and one place above Stoke.

That could look very different by 17:00 BST tomorrow but something to savour for the German after a challenging start to his tenure.

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Mike Pejic
Former Stoke defender on BBC Radio Stoke

We saw a spirited performance in the first-half with the players reacting, responding and going to press the ball with Hull building up from the back. We had a pack backing up the press and eventually won the ball.

That didn't appear in the second-half. It was lacklustre from the off. Too many gaps and we allowed too many crosses to come in.

Far too deep and far too risky. We lost direction and we've paid the price. It was only a matter of time before Hull took the game. You have to say, a very impressive performance by Hull in the second-half. You have to take your hat off to them.

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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS around the bet365 from those home fans who have remained - and you suspect the only reason they did was to vent their frustration.

I doubt it's directed at Narcis Pelach, who tastes defeat in his first match in charge, it's probably just an outpouring of frustration at what has happened to their beloved club over recent years.

Still. Not pleasant to be a Stoke player walking off.

The Hull players, by contrast, are taking the applause of their travelling band of 700-odd fans. They were there when they won their first game of the Tim Walter era.

It's a win which takes them above Stoke in the table.

Mike Pejic
Former Stoke defender on BBC Radio Stoke

There's work to be done here by Stoke with the new staff and the new coach.

All areas in this second-half have been lacking.

Chris Bedia is off for Hull to tick down the clock a little more with Mason Burstow getting to stretch his legs for a couple of minutes.

Stoke pushing forward in the closing stages but not mustering anything approaching a threat.

Enda Stevens and Jaden Dixon are on for Stoke with Tom Cannon and Eric Bocat withdrawn.

Another frustrating and fruitless game up top for Leicester loanee Cannon.

Peter Swan
Former Hull City player on BBC Radio Humberside

Stoke have put so much into it but we've just ground them down and taken our chances when they came.

There's still some work to do here, though.

The free-kick from Million Manhoef is well over Ivor Pandur's bar.

NINE additional minutes. Are you not entertained?

Liam Millar takes one for the team as he drags back Million Manhoef as he's about to take aim 20-yards out.

Frantic stuff.

Ben Wilmot is cautioned for another meaty challenge on Liam Millar near the touchline. That's to go with his goal and own-goal. At least he didn't concede the penalty or it might have been a full-house I suppose.

The frustration is coursing through these Potters players.

The away fans are now ole-ing every pass, which won't help their mood.

A frustrated Emre Tezgel picks up a yellow card down by the corner flag after leaving one on Liam Millar - who has changed this game, by the way, down the left for Hull. If he doesn't start next time out he'll surely be livid.

Ivor Pandur is then shown the same card for taking too long to take the subsequent free-kick.

Seeing it out, they call it.

Tim Walter has a lead to protect and withdraws Kasey Palmer, who has scored one and assisted one, with Fin Burns coming on.

Mike Pejic
Former Stoke defender on BBC Radio Stoke

It's realising as a player what is risk and what isn't risk. You don't play risk football.

If you are saying build up from the back then that is what the players will try to do.

I keep saying they have to know when to play forward and when to play safe. On that occasion, play forward and play safe to get out of trouble.

Bae Jun-Ho gets a glimpse of goal on the left of the area but lashes a desperate strike high, wide and not very handsome. Sums it all up for Stoke who are shell-shocked.

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