Theres nothing like a Boxing day game to shake off the rigours of a drink fuelled Christmas celebration, and todays encounter with Wolves should be a cracker.
Vital Quotes:
Hull City Team News:
Tigers boss Phil Brown has Dean Windass available after suspension, although the veteran striker may have to settle for a place on the bench following the impressive showing of Frazier Campbell & Caleb Folan last Saturday against Charlton. Nick Barmby made a 20 minute cameo appearance in the Charlton game also and will be available for selection, although like Deano, he may have to settle for a place on the subs bench. Damien Delaney will be hoping for a recall at Left Back after not starting in the game at the Valley and Stephen Mcphee will also be hoping to get the nod.
Player to watch: Frazier Campbell
The young striker has impressed whilst at the K.C and his pace and finishing should give the Wolves defence something to think about
Wolves Team News:
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy could give recalls to experienced defenders Gary Breen & Jody Craddock after seeing both men recover from injuries, although Craddock may have to settle for a place on the bench. McCarthy is still without his two first choice goalkeepers so youngster Wayne Hennessey is expected to continue between the sticks. Striker Andy Keogh came on as a second half substitute against Leicester on Saturday and could well figure in the starting eleven.
Player to watch: Andy Keogh
The ex Scunthorpe Utd striker is a dangerous predator around the 18 yard box, and the City defence will have to watch out for his pace.
Match Facts & Stats
The two teams have played each other five times since City returned to the Championship, with the score currently standing at Wolves 3 wins, City 2 wins. We should be guaranteed goals with 13 being scored so far in the previous 5 meetings with The Tigers netting 6 times and Wolves hitting the onion bag on 7 occasions.
Current Form
City DDLWD
Wolves WWLLDD
Ref Watch:
Todays Referee is Chris Foy. The experienced merseysider is currently in his seventh season as a Premier League referee and has handed out 50 yellow cards and 2 reds this season in 17 matches. He last officiated a City game back in November when the Tigers made the trip across the pennines to Burnley, he booked Ian Ashbee & sent off Burnleys David Unsworth
Match Prediction:
A close game to call, but i have a feeling the Tigers will sneak it by the odd goal in three
Next Fixtures:
City v Sheff Wed Sun 30th December 2007 CCC
Norwich v Wolves Sat 29th Dec 2007 CCC
Can’t wait bring it on.
Wolves were not as good as I thought. We really haven’t seen any outstanding sides in the CCC this year, and anyone really can beat anyone.
a nice little xmas win there and three mor4e in the bag……….