Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:16 am  

R.B.A wrote:

Perhaps. Has always had the potential. Struggle to see him get a regular spot personally but perhaps the increased intensity of training at Huddersfield that he speaks of could help bring the best out of him.

I agree he will struggle to get a regular spot. Hudds are not short of utility players either.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:19 am  

Just don't get all this negativity on here. Come on, Rovers finished 4th in the regular season and are playing the vast majority of the side that got them there tomorrow adding in only top drawer youth. FC finished 12th, have just brought in a load of pension-seekers, have made wholesale changes and have never played a competitive game together, new SH, new centre, new prop, 2 new 2nd rowers effectively. Plus Rovers have the edge by far in derbies. Why are people making out it should be an FC win?

[Mild Rover]

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:07 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Just don't get all this negativity on here. Come on, Rovers finished 4th in the regular season and are playing the vast majority of the side that got them there tomorrow adding in only top drawer youth. FC finished 12th, have just brought in a load of pension-seekers, have made wholesale changes and have never played a competitive game together, new SH, new centre, new prop, 2 new 2nd rowers effectively. Plus Rovers have the edge by far in derbies. Why are people making out it should be an FC win?

Hull have been preparing since about July , you're at home and your fans, while I wouldn't go so far as to say they are treating it like a 'real' derby, are taking the result a bit more seriously and the players will likely pick up on that.
If I could offer you a (narrow-ish) defeat, but guarantee you no injuries, you'd take that wouldn't you? Not the case for the SL games, I'd bet.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:03 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Just don't get all this negativity on here. Come on, Rovers finished 4th in the regular season and are playing the vast majority of the side that got them there tomorrow adding in only top drawer youth. FC finished 12th, have just brought in a load of pension-seekers, have made wholesale changes and have never played a competitive game together, new SH, new centre, new prop, 2 new 2nd rowers effectively. Plus Rovers have the edge by far in derbies. Why are people making out it should be an FC win?

its not negativity, just the fact that its the first friendly thats all, after all the signings youve made and all the shouting about what Hull will do this year i can see why this game means so much to Hull, but for me its just a friendly, hopefully with no injuries too.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:06 am  

GODS UNDERTAKER wrote:

in 40 plus years of watching derbies there has never ever been a match either in friendly or leage that has not meant everything to both players and fans so dont be so silly we all know its a bragging rights game and a stepping stone to the first game of SL

of course there will be bragging afterwards, thats sport for you, but its still only a friendly, a chance to try things out, test the youngsters, gauge your fitness levels
after 40 years i would have thought you would have known that

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:10 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Just don't get all this negativity on here. Come on, Rovers finished 4th in the regular season and are playing the vast majority of the side that got them there tomorrow adding in only top drawer youth. FC finished 12th, have just brought in a load of pension-seekers, have made wholesale changes and have never played a competitive game together, new SH, new centre, new prop, 2 new 2nd rowers effectively. Plus Rovers have the edge by far in derbies. Why are people making out it should be an FC win?

So who do you think will win Mrs?

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:16 am  

should be an interesting game, Hull have new players who may take time to gel, a new player directing the shots, maybe some new plays to try out too, where'as not much has changed from Rovers point of veiw,
if the new players dont go too well, or the new plays Hull try dont come off will the fans start to get on there backs??? in a friendly??? there's so much expectations been put on them this year what if they fail??? will Rovers regret replacing all those experienced players with young kids??? and will David Mills ever break a sweat nevermind a tackle??? lol

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:45 am  

tonylRobin wrote:

should be an interesting game, Hull have new players who may take time to gel, a new player directing the shots, maybe some new plays to try out too, where'as not much has changed from Rovers point of veiw,

This is correct which is why I am slightly surprised by the negativity from the Rovers fans about the game. Hulls main pivot is making his debut so partnerships need to be built in a match situation whereas Rovers could start with their first choice halves!

Regards over analysing the pressure on Hull to perform. Most are fully aware that it will take time for them to gel as a team simply because of the high turnover of players. If anybody expects a grand final esque performance then they really dont know their rugby!

Injuries aside I think both sides will benefit alot from tomorrows hit out.

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:55 am  

knocker norton wrote:

This is correct which is why I am slightly surprised by the negativity from the Rovers fans about the game. Hulls main pivot is making his debut so partnerships need to be built in a match situation whereas Rovers could start with their first choice halves!

Regards over analysing the pressure on Hull to perform. Most are fully aware that it will take time for them to gel as a team simply because of the high turnover of players. If anybody expects a grand final esque performance then they really dont know their rugby!

Injuries aside I think both sides will benefit alot from tomorrows hit out.

Looking at it from the opposite side I'm surprised so many FC fans are expecting Rovers to be smashed in the forwards... I don't see FC forwards as anything other than 10 min' wonders!
Of course time will tell. Hope both teams remain injury free!

[R.B.A]

Re: Predictions for the Derby : Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:06 am  

knocker norton wrote:

This is correct which is why I am slightly surprised by the negativity from the Rovers fans about the game. Hulls main pivot is making his debut so partnerships need to be built in a match situation whereas Rovers could start with their first choice halves!

Regards over analysing the pressure on Hull to perform. Most are fully aware that it will take time for them to gel as a team simply because of the high turnover of players. If anybody expects a grand final esque performance then they really dont know their rugby!

Injuries aside I think both sides will benefit alot from tomorrows hit out.

There will be more debutants and positional switches in the Rovers side than Hulls..