The Tigers play off band wagon marches on, and tonight it stops off in East Anglia for a game against Norwich City. The Canaries are on a rich run of form at the moment and currently remain unbeaten in their last 12 league games.
Vital Quotes:
Norwich City Team News:
Norwich Boss Glen Roeder is expected to name an unchanged side from the one that picked up 3 points at Cardiff on Saturday, which will mean Man City loanee Chad Evans will continue up front and will be looking to add to his 2 goals tally from Saturday.
Player to watch: Chad Evans
The Welsh under 21 international is currently on loan from Manchester City and he looks to be a real handful. After scoring 2 goals on Saturday to take his tally to 6 in 11 games he will be looking to continue his form in front of the Carrow Road faithfull
Hull City Team News:
Tigers Boss Phil Brown is missing a fair few first teamers with Richard Garcia & Bryan Hughes both unavailable. With little option on the wings, Brown may recall Andy Dawson at left back to allow Henrik Pederson to move up to the left of midfield, or if Dawson fails a fitness test then Nick Barmby could make a rare start for the Tigers. Dean Windass is struggling with a knock but is expected to be fit and he may partner Caleb Folan up front tonight. Ryan France is expected to continue on the right of midfield, with skipper Ian Ashbee partnering Simon Walton in the middle of the park, although Jay Jay Okocha could well be a surprise starter instead.
Player to watch: Caleb Folan
City’s record signing came off the bench on Saturday and rejuvinated a city side that looked dead and buried against Blackpool, his pace and ability to hold up the ball will be crucial for the Tigers tonight.
Match Facts & Stats
The previous six meetings between the sides have ended in 2 wins apiece with 2 draws. The most recent meeting resulting in a 2-1 win for the Tigers back in August
Match Prediction:
A tough encounter for the Tigers tonight and if they can nick a point then that will be classed as a good perfomance. Vital Hull predicts a 1-1 draw.
Next Fixtures:
Tigers v Colchester Utd Sat 16th Feb.
Leicester v Norwich Sat 16th Feb.
