I think, we play our normal game, like we have been for most of the season, we win fairly comfortably. if we go back into our shells, like we did for 60 mins of the derby at CP, then Rovers have more then enough to turn us over this time.

fingers crossed we perform well, like we have done recently...always hard to call a derby, no matter what form either side are in.

Win the next 3 games and we mathematically secure top 8. Objective 1 complete.

Sound good to me. It makes a huge difference to be able to guarantee to potential signings that they will definitely be in super league again next year.

Yep, has to be our focus, then focus on top 4 and then old Trafford, need to do this in stages and not get overwhelmed.

Didn't he tip us to beat wiggin last week?

So did I. It was meant to be a "tongue in cheek" comment.

Heard he's in their 19 .

Squad:

Bowden, Ellis, Fonua, Green, Houghton, Manu, Minichiello, Naughton, Pritchard, Pryce, Shaul, Sneyd, Talanoa, Taylor, Thompson, Tuimavave, Washbrook, Watts, Yeaman

Think Green or Thompson will drop out and one of Carlos, Fonua or Naugton.

Personally I'd rest Thompson and Fonua.

I think that's the best squad we've named in 10 years. Apart from arguably the half backs, you'd have to say that every single player is superior to KR's equivalent. If we don't win on Sunday, questions will need to be asked.

Dont get me wrong, if we lose I will be very disappointed, but lets not get carried away. Derby games throughout history have a tendency to upset the form book.

A one off defeat should not need an inquest.

Arguably was the right term to use. Pryce is playing his best rugby of his Hull career, knocks spots of Campese and his wooden legs. I rate Sneyd at the moment, in the top 3. Kelly isn't playing well behind a poor pack and only shows in flashes.

I'm going for us to win but agree about the form book, I've got a horrible itch on the back of my neck. Hopefully cured by 7-00 pm Sunday. This team really does look the part now, very impressed with the Wigan win. Also you are correct about the one off defeat but no doubt we'll hear from the "Radford out" brigade, IF (big if) it happens.

I can understand you been confident but there's a lot of arrogant posts coming through now this world beating squad you have did get dumped at Widnes by 40 pts not so long back and beaten by Leeds more recently two clubs we beat but FWIW I still think you'll win

love these we beat leeds/widnes etc


could easily say we've beaten 5 or 6 other clubs you haven't lol

confident of a victory, yes, but not a cricket score

If our completion rate remains as good as it has been I reckon we should win.

Not 1 fan on here will be calling for Radfords head if we lose this game, just a stupid comment

There's some interesting stuff on here safe to say the least however that you simply can't call a Derby. Over the decades I've seen dozens and dozens and they are invariably the hope of the under dog, who has over the years often come out on top and there is little doubt too that they have always at times thrown up some unexpected results.

These days unlike the times of just two games a year, Derby's are ten a penny and certainly not the critical issue that they once were. Should we lose then it isn't a disaster, but for me it will then be down to how we react to that defeat against Saints that is significant!

Really!!!!

Your props, 2nd row and full back I'll give you, the rest look good behind a dominant pack and I'd include Houghton in that.

Beg to differ old boy, hardly a stupid comment when you know full well this board could go into meltdown, if the worst happens, Sunday.

Show me one arrogant post, FC fans are predicting a win on form shown recently but the majority are erring on caution due to the form book going out the window for derbies. Seem to remember season 78, FC were relegated and were inconsistent but beat high flying you, home and away and in the Cup.

Be afraid, campese back for his usual 15 min appearance.

I mean this in the nicest way possible, but Hull need to test his fitness from the start (if he plays). Hudds did it for their home game against you, and pressured every kick he made. Pleased to see him back, as no one deserves to miss out because of injury, I just hope he is fit and it doesn't do the bloke more harm than good.

So Rovers are full strength apart from Mantellato? Thought they had an injury crisis?