Hull City v Derby - Predictions & Line Ups

Guzan
Rosenior Chester Gerrard Dawson
Belaid Evans Harper Koren
Fryatt Simpson

Duke Solano Hobbs Cairney Devitt Barmby McLean

Derby 0-2 Hull City

Simpson (2) if he starts if not

- Koren (1) Fryatt (1)

 

I'd keep the same as last time, but Simpson in for McLean and Devitt in for Stewart, to me that last one is an obvious swap as I rate Devitt more highly than Stewart anyway.

Unfortunately I think the useless Harper will come back into the team, however I'm confident that we'll still beat Derby, even if we have got effectively 10 men.

 

I'm not certain he will start, I think you'll have your way if he is saved for the weekend. Pearson values him and if he isn't 100% I think Pearson will save him for Cardiff.

 

4Dee's team will be about right, Koren on RW, Belaid on LW is possible - they can both play either side..

looking at form..(last 6)

Derby County W0 D2 L4
Hull City W2 D4 L0

Rams have lost their last 3 games at Pride Park
City are unbeaten in 8 away games

History (Derby away in league only):

2006/7 2-2
2005/6 1-1
1986/7 1-1

One major plus for the Rams is Daniel Ayala who starred in their 0-0 at Scunny, he's bound to help tighten up their defence.

City's last away win was at the Baseball Ground in 1968.

prediction: Rams 1-2 Tigers (Fryatt, Simpson)

 

Guzan
Rosy Chester Gerrard Dawson
Mclean Harper Koren Devitt
Simpson Fryatt
We have looked a bit lightweight in the middle without Harper and Ash so I would put Harper back in, he's a good CDM and not meant to be a creative player, that can be Korens role. I think Belaid needs a bit more time to acclimatise and I would bench him for this one and maybe bring him on later in the match. I think we will win 1-0.

 

you really are a clueless clown.. I usually refrain from bollocking people on here but Harper is the glue that makes City work in the centre.. he doesn't get knocked off the ball easily, keeps it nice and simple and doesn't give the ball away much.. and as much as I think Devitt is a useful wideman, I don't agree with rating him higher than Stewart either..

 

Keep it really simple and stick with what is working. same as Saturday but with Koren wide and Harper in the centre to make up for Stewarts injury. I expect Simpson to come on around 60 mins. If Harper isnt 100% Then Cairney instead, with Harper saved for Cardiff at the weekend.

 

Poster's team will almost certainly be right. Can't see Harper being left out. I'll say 1-1, Belaid to get his first goal

 

Harper's holding us together? That'd be why we've fell to pieces without him is it?

 

I'd go with the OP's team and if Harpers not ready then keep Koren central and put Devitt out wide.

How many are making the journey does anyone know? And which of you lot are going? I'll be there

 

Mannone
Rosenior Chester Gerrard Dawson
Koren Evans Beliad
Simpson Fryatt Mclean

Derby 0-2 City

 

i think it will be

mannone

rosenoir gerrard chester dawson

koren evans harper belaid

fryatt mclean
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id like it to be

mannone

rosenoir gerrard chester dawson

devitt koren evans belaid

simpson fryatt

fancy a 1-0 win

 

Simpson and Fryatt both to score. City will win 2-1

 

not often i disagree with you tc, but i have to here..harper points a lot, but thats about it,..whenever ive watched him closely, he rarely thunders into tackles, he doesnt shirk them, but hes no enforcer, he rarely wins headers, in fact away at reading he backed out of more then 1 aerial challenge...., he jogs back when others are sprinting..he is neat and tidy on the ball, but for me he is never a defensive-rock or muscle and i dont get why people think his re introduction will provide some steel...it wont.

 

Interesting comments re. Harper. I think we need a player like him to make the team more effective, and I think he's done as well as Ashbee did this season in that position. People always knocked Ashbee over the years too. I don't know many teams that are effective without a proper holding midfielder and for me we haven't had that for a few games now.

 

There's a reason why Nige likes Harper in there and it's because we don't get over-run in midfield, Ipswich controlled a lot of the game and 1-1 was a good return.

I can see Savage trying to bully Evans, Belaid etc.. Harper is no enforcer but he still plugs holes and provides breathing space, take the ball from defence, keep it, pass it on..

 

Harper will be back in, heard Evans was bullied a bit on Saturday, so christ know what Savage will do to him. Not a Harper basher so no problem with him coming back in. Same team as the author of the article and a 2-0 win for city (Koren and Fryatt). 4 points from these 2 away games would be a good return and set us up nicely for the upcoming games, and i actually fancy us to beat Cardiff on Saturday.

 

Talking to a mate at work he said it was rumoured that there's a good travelling support tomorrow? Anyone know how many tickets have been sold?

I'd be happy to see OP's team, and another sneeky away win!