Obviously they have the 2 day turnaround advantage; interesting match up. I would stick with today's line up, maybe bring Johnstone in to rest Houghton, hopefully Sao back and either a forward or Scott to drop out of the 17.

Not sure what to make of Wakefield so far, they ran Leeds close in round 1 but have been woeful since. They’ll be targeting this game and Johnstone will be dangerous considering our relative lack of pace.

Johnstone is out.

Strange bench decisions today
Brown only did minimal minutes
Scott unused

Leeds have their own problems just now though. I don't think running them close is any indication of being a good side by any means.

Wakefield look a poor team, and they have done for a while now. They have only won 9 of their last 40, and one of those wins was scraping past Bradford in the cup. On top of that their most dangerous player (Johnstone) will be missing. Anything other than a routine win would be a disappointing result.

If we are seriously going to compete this season, this should be a routine win. No reason why this won’t happen. The game against Warrington was always going to be tough, but I’m expecting we’ll respond to today’s indifferent performance with a solid win on Friday.

Milky ruled out for Wakey along with Ashhurst and Johnstone still missing for them.

[url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/wakefield-hull-fc-jacob-miller-5315874more on Wakey here[/url

Not much change needed

Sao for Fash (Rest Fash)
Johnstone for Scott

Brown banned

Fash back in

Fonua on the bench for me and maybe play Johnstone and give Houghton a rest after that mammoth stint

Must have missed what Brown did then as don't remember seeing any late hit?

Hopefully Sao will be back so he replaces Brown, I'd also replace Scott on the bench with Johnstone to spell Houghton or possibly rest him altogether after 90mins and 86 tackles.

Jack Brown (Hull FC) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – 1 Match Penalty Notice

Yes though in the match review panels minutes it says 'late hit in the 89th minute' but don't recall seeing anything in the game?

what does that mean in English

And Miller, we should be winning this one and winning well. Which is where it usually all goes wrong.

Yeah, thought that when I read it. It covers a multitude of sins and some others they can’t think of.

.... "Late hit in the 89th minute." secure.rugby-league.com/ign_docs ... 210419.pdf

.... "Late hit in the 89th minute." secure.rugby-league.com/ign_docs ... 210419.pdf

No ice baths no swimming allowed in rehab after the longest and toughest of games possible, a 5 day turn around and a small squad with a few injuries thrown in against a desperate team under threat, an ex fc assistant coach who has a point to prove and and a coach whose job is on the line. Anyone who doesn't think this is a big ask is deluding themselves. This will be a real challenge for everyone I think.

Come on Wakefield have looked terrible, they play for 40 minutes then look knackered. Make mistakes galore and even sillier last tackle plays than we did at weekend.

Hardly the mentality Hodgson wants to Instill if we're making a big deal out of Wakefield. Can't see there being many upsets this year, as super leagues very predictable at the moment.

Comfortable win for FC.

26-6

I think they need to make a big deal out of every game. Turning up complacent will just lead to the sort of result that has been our big problem in recent years.
Respect them like any other opposition.

All those points taken, If you think this is going to be a challenge for Hull you are sadly mistaken, we have no idea with the ball (we have scored 3 tries in the last 3 games and we were lucky to get them) now the player that created our only chances is out injured. Slightest sign of pressure on our defence and we fold in two. We look like a group of blokes thrown together, I genuinely think we are the poorest team in the league right now, should be a walk over win for Hull in my opinion.

Dont understand why limited number swimming is not allowed.
Has to be one of the most sterile areas you could have

That's a strange one as you are now allowed to swim at the gym with limited occupancy. Hot tubs are open but the sauna and stream room, understandably, are closed.

BH has just confirmed in his press conference that Ligi Sao should be back this week, good news.

At the end of the sentence, I thought he was talking about FC for half a second....LOL

Squad is out.
Same again except Sao in for Brown.
I'd probably go with 2 changes, Sao replacing Brown obviously and Johnstone in for Scott on the bench.