Sun 19th Feb: SL: Hull FC v Castleford Tigers KO 15:00

[John Drake]

Discuss Hull FC v Castleford Tigers here.

[John Drake]

Just a note for anyone posting in here.

This is a thread to discuss the match.

Anyone attempting to divert it onto other matters will potentially end up losing their posting rights until the game has been played.

Thanks for your co-operation.

[Agbrigg]

Hull to win as their new signings look very good

[Old Frightful]

I liked the look of both Tex Hoy and Jake Clifford in the solitary game I've seen them play but Hull FC will need a huge improvement in both attitude and effort to be challenging this year after their dismal efforts last.

But, in Tony Smith we trust!

(For the time being)

Hull FC 26 Cas Targers 16.

[jacksy]

Improved attitude, effort and commitment will do me also. 

[MZH]

We have been written off by most people this year but I actually really like the look of the new signings and if anyone can get a tune out of an underperforming squad it's Tony Smith. I think we will put down an early marker.

Hull 28 v 12 Cas

 

[Wakey Til I Die]

Hull by 20. 

[Exiled Wiganer]

I predict a lot more will turn up here than for the World Cup games. They bid for them and then no one could be bothered. What a funny lot they are.

[MZH]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid024HnMT2m9AYZHD4PEzc1VrrxBAYnzStMdSeupaR9Gzjtqv39xVV4dbzC18uQzA7Xcl&id=100573659996961

Looks like it's going to be a real good crowd on Sunday. People obviously buying into the Tony Smith era. Based on what they are saying there, and if Castleford bring a couple thousand, I'd say we should be looking at 15k+

 

[daz39]

How long before one of Hull's latest overseas signing has his contract terminated early?

Can't see past a blackandwhites win here but as always goodness knows how their season will go/

[Old Frightful]

Finally we can post on the match thread again.

A bit disappointing that my reply to a Wigan fan criticising Hull fans and describing them as a "funny lot" was deleted but the original post allowed to stay. I usually have no problems with him but that was out of order I thought.

Hull FC have stated that this will be the biggest SL crowd of the opening round which is great seeing as my lot are doomed to bankruptcy according to one or two of our East Hull friends who post on here.

Really looking forward to Sunday, another false dawn perhaps?, maybe, but there is a very positive feeling amongst Hull FC fans, time will tell I whether or not that is justified I guess.

 

[Old Frightful]

Over 1,200 Cas fans joining us on Sunday.

[Fevrover]

41 minutes ago, Old Frightful said:

Over 1,200 Cas fans joining us on Sunday.

Coming to watch Joe Westerman  perform.

[Madrileño]

Hull for me in this one. As well as all the disruption around Tigers preparation, I think Hull have a more creative, and better structured attack. Tony Smith's influence will be there for all to see.

Castleford on the other hand are unlikely to offer anything more than 5 drives and a lick. 

[StandOffHalf]

I think Hull might pull Cas's trousers down and snatch a victory.

[David Shepherd]

1 hour ago, StandOffHalf said:

I think Hull might pull Cas's trousers down and snatch a victory.

I think Cas will take an early lead, but Hull will come from behind and bend them over.

[SalfordSlim]

Plenty of differing opinions on here. The thing about opinions is they're like a-holes.... everyone's got one, it's just that some are more popular than others.

Hull to plunder the tigers lair (not a euphemism!) and win by 8.

[Madrileño]

13 minutes ago, SalfordSlim said:

 

Hull to plunder the tigers lair (not a euphemism!) and win by 8.

Whatever are you talking about? The game is at Hull!

[SalfordSlim]

1 minute ago, Madrileño said:

Whatever are you talking about? The game is at Hull!

My bad. May I have your forgiveness señor?

[David Shepherd]

23 hours ago, Madrileño said:

Hull for me in this one. As well as all the disruption around Tigers preparation, I think Hull have a more creative, and better structured attack. Tony Smith's influence will be there for all to see.

Castleford on the other hand are unlikely to offer anything more than 5 drives and a lick. 

New acting halfback has been getting plenty of practice in in his leisure time. Cas might still get it up for this one.

[Old Frightful]

Beautiful day over here in Hull.

Hopefully around 15,000 there today, hope the majority go home happy...

[Tippytoe]

2 hours ago, Old Frightful said:

Beautiful day over here in Hull.

Hopefully around 15,000 there today, hope the majority go home happy...

Think it could be a close game Cas always seem to find something v Hull.

[CiderWire]

It will be interesting to see how The Smith Factor has, or hasn't changed the style of football we've been used to seeing from Hull. I've a feeling they will do well this year and on the occasions when they lose it won't be through lack of effort.

[MZH]

Hull score first. McIntosh in from a cut out pass by Tex Hoy. 6-0

Living in Scotland I don't get to go to many games these days, this is one of the ones I wish I could have made. 

[MZH]

Hull go back to back. Dwyer breaks from DH and has Sutcliffe in support.