Didn't bother him when 2 points were at stake did it

When you say "playing", surely you mean "appearing"?

TBH i think the HDM is making a lot out of Hull fc banning their players from the Weir in Hessle because there are many more drinking establishments in the area which can be used for brawls



And for the record watch out for another Rovers signing before or shortly into the season....thats before any text alert or HDM story. OK Mrs B ?

Bless

where is the 9 page thread specifically for friendly derby predictions on our page I@m struggling to find it?

So the HDM [uis[/u a reliable source of information, then.



You talk as if another signing coming in is news. Zod has been telling us about an international coming in since November - Phil Lowe went to sign him up in person. Do keep up. Although either the Mail is wrong about cap space re Clinton or Rovers will have to ship another one out to accomodate him. That's the only uncertainty.

Back on topic, I think hull will edge the game. They'll probably have a slightly stronger line-up and with the occasion and home advantage (alright not usually an issue but...) they'll probably win it. Should be a good run out for both sides though, always good to blow the cobwebs away for the first time. Hopefully there'll be no injuries.

Re-read my post Mrs B. I said it was making a lot out of the banning.



I believe the RFL live salary cap may be more reliable dont you TBH.

If Clinton's paperwork is not yet complete, then it could be assumed that his contract will not have been submitted to the RFL for registration and therefore his salary will not have been included in the RFLs live salary cap scheme? Just a thought, but no reason to be concerned as I am sure his visa will be granted and provision will have been made for his salary.

back on topic.

36-36 2 minutes from time when Horne picks the ball up in his own 20 and goes on a mazy run through a non-existant defence to score under the sticks and then throws himself into the north stand where he body surfs from the west to east stand.

if he reaches me in the north stand still surfing.... i promise i will be moving out the way so he drops onto his

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

It's a friendly and remains that win or lose, its always nice to beat them lot no matter what the game is but coming through unscathed with a decent hit out under our belts is much more important.

Hull win.
But lets not forget they beat Leeds this time last year

And as i recall after that game at Headingly, Chris Thorman was the answer to all their problems. Funny games friendlies.

Chris Thorman was NEVER the answer although he did have a good game that night. Him and G Horne were very good that night.

And to be fair to Graeme Horne his form throughout the season earned him a deal with a top 4 club..

He is out of his comfort zone now so watch him go!

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.

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.

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.

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