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

So who do you think will win Mrs?

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

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!

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

I don't care if you hammer us if we pick up no injuries. Have to say I don't like the look of the weather and it could be a heavy pitch tomorrow which is no good to anyone.

Tomorrow is about raising a few quid for a Hull lad who has done well and shown loyalty. Big well done to rovers for putting aside the bad feeling between the clubs to support a Hull lad.

Anyone who gets excited about winning tomorrow needs to get a grip

Spot on.

Just have a feeling though that there will be at least one player get injured tomorrow, it always seems to happen in preseason. Lets just hope not, and the result is irrelevant to me.

I concur, tomorrow is all about raising money for a player who has given his all for his club and overcome a serious injury to boot. I think no injuries for either side is the number 1 priority for both coaches although some of the players may have some pent up aggression to get rid of on the pitch.

Another negative slant from you RBA! As Jake says the result is not the most important thing from tomorrows game more the benefits of getting the players conditioned and hopefully no injuries. Both coaches have picked ALL available first team players which is great for Horney, what the coaches do in the 80 is down to them.

It pains me to say this but personally because it's Richard Horne's Testimonial and being played at the KC, I can't see past a Hull win.

I'd say he was being factual rather than negative. Hull have 5 debutants Rovers have 7 and Hull have a squad of 20 Rovers have a squad of 26. So i would say RBA makes a valid point wouldn't you??

What is negative about it? I think that it is a good thing that Justin may experiment positionaly with a few players aswell as handing debuts to numerous players. Can only be a good thing long term for Rovers.
Surprised Agar isnt taking the same opportunity with Kent, Briscoe, Tuffour, Aldous, Nicklas etc.

Can someone please confirm if unlimited interchanges can be made during the game tomorrow?

Perhaps the win has more emphasis on Mr Agar then our very own Justin!



For me the most important points are a good hit out and the lack of injuries!