“Jake Connor kissed your play-off hopes goodbye” – How social media reacted to yesterday’s rugby

Yesterday, both Hull FC and Castleford won their local derbies to help their play-off hopes. The Black and Whites edged Hull KR by a single point in a scintillating contest. Meanwhile there was drama at the Jungle as the Tigers claimed a 23-18 win over Wakefield. Well, that was my take from yesterday, but how did social media react?

Let’s start in Hull. The match winner in yesterday’s derby was once again Marc Sneyd. He did what he always seems to do and nailed a decisive drop goal to seal the win despite a late rally from the Robins. It’s safe to say he was showered in praise.

Marc Sneyd again what a man

— Charley Parkin (@CharleyParkin) August 21, 2021

can’t live with marc sneyd

— tjay (@tjayhearson) August 21, 2021

One Hull fan used his drop goal to take a swipe at one of their opponents.

Roman Milnes when you buy a Marc Sneyd on wish!

— Paul Harvey (@PaulHarvey01482) August 21, 2021

Rowan Milnes missed a drop goal attempt in the first half and in the end it proved the difference. But we shouldn’t take away from the youngster’s performance. He was outstanding despite ending up on the losing side and received plenty of praise himself.

I could watch @rowanmilnes play #RugbyLeague all day, pure class! @SkySportsRL #HULLvHKR

— Michael Piper (@P1P3S) August 21, 2021

@rowanmilnes great try lad

— mark baker (@markcasbaker) August 21, 2021

However, for me there was a clear cut Man of the Match and it wasn’t either halfback. It was Jake Connor he proved the difference thanks to his attacking prowess.

Jake Connor you beautiful bastard😍

— Kieran Gray (@KieranGray96) August 21, 2021

@hullfcofficial are a completely different unit when Jake Connor plays. He literally orchestrates every attack. #hullderby

— 🇬🇧Damon Fox 🇾🇪🔴⚪⚫🇾🇪 (@DamonFox1989) August 21, 2021

Jake Connor kissed your Play-Offs goodbye xx https://t.co/Kd8oVnbwOW pic.twitter.com/Omi4GBvQRT

— Hull FC Fanpage_ (@Hullfcfanpage_) August 21, 2021

As per usual, he was also involved in some of the more heated moments in the game which naturally produced a response from Twitter.

Even jake connors mum must hate jake connor

— Tom Wilson (@tomwaggy17) August 21, 2021

Can't wait for the day some 1 loses their head and proper knocks Jake Connor out. #SLHulHkr #Hullderby

— Real Men Are Bald 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@are_bald) August 21, 2021

However, despite the fact Connor was the star of the show, one man came up with the match winning play and that man was Jordan Lane.

@Jordan__Lane that charge down from you at the end was simply outstanding! Well done on the Derby win today! Always good to get back on the winning horse! Rest up and be ready for Castleford! #COYH ⚫⚪⚫⚪⚫⚪ xx

— ⚫️⚪️ Sarah Lynn ⚫️⚪️ (@sarah_lynn_87) August 21, 2021

Meanwhile, despite being on the losing side Wakefield fans were relatively pleased. They believe the team are making serious improvements.

Unlucky lads… let’s make sure we smash the whinos to make up for it !!!!

— Logi s❤️🤍💙 (@joddddd3) August 21, 2021

Unlucky come on we’re making massive in roads let’s keep going let’s be positive 👏👏

— Nigel Lindley (@NigelLindley1) August 21, 2021