If he isn't he bloody well should be , the team is gonna need all the support it can get to beat this Hull team , playing in the library that HQ has now become won't help at all

This and the extra £200k which it would have yielded

Think this hull team are getting a bit over rated on here because of the cup semi. They were good that day and we were poor,if we'r that poor again they have every chance of beating us on friday, but i think if both teams are at or near there best then we'r the better team.

There's a reason they finished five points below us in the league. They're a big,solid side but nothing special imo

Still think we can win if we play McGuire and Burrow in the halves and they kick in behind their wingers successfully, they only really have shaul who can hurt us from deep so field position will be crucial.

Moon has been great but imo if a quality team with a big pack plays well we can't rely on his off the cuff play and are better off with a more controlled half.

Also I am a bit worried about Sutcliffe and Keinhorsts defence at centre in recent matches.

burrow wasn't the only player to get a ban though was he?
how many reds has watts had this year? 3? 4?
connor was a disgrace in that game. anyone needed a slap he did.

I've been impressed with hull this year. hull fans I know say they are either brilliant or rubbish. rarely anything inbetween. lets hope its rubbish on friday

Our problem has been that we have been far too inconsistent and lost games to dross like Leigh and Catalans at home. We all have rose tinted glasses when it comes to our own clubs, but I firmly believe that if Hull play their best rugby it is just too good for any team in this league. I don't think anyone can match the physicality and speed we play at when we get a roll on, and if Kelly is working his magic and Sneyd has the ball on a string it is so hard to stop.

Of course those perfect performances don't come around too often, and there's certainly no guarantee we will get it right against you on Friday, but I couldn't agree less with what you say about both teams at their best.

Three, although in his defence that one the other week shouldn't have even been a penalty, and the other two were on the harsh side. Ironically the worst tackle Watts has made all season was only given a yellow.

Connor is fast turning into one of those players who, if he plays for you he's great, but if he plays for someone else you want to give him a smack in the mouth. A bit like Bailey used to be.

brent webb was worse than Bailey but I get your meaning.
I thought watts cannonball tackle was far worse than the red v Wigan yet he got away with it. to be fair I think he plays on the edge, goes over it to often, but if I'd have him in a heartbeat.

Cannonball tackle in the Wigan game?

If so I think you're mixing him up with Griffin.

Watts has had 2/3 red cards this season and been banned twice. His last sending off (via the VR) did not receive a ban and he was subsequently found not guilty. I know Burrow received a ban, but I apologise if my sarcasm still stems from the VR being unable to communicate to the referee (unlike the Watts incident) about the blatant headbutt.

One poster earlier suggested that it could be a spiteful forward battle. I doubt that it will be as Leeds v Hull are not often niggly games.

Not too many complaints these days from Hull fans about our team's performances these day, especially after our back to back Wembley wins. We have now learnt from others (Leeds included), on how to peak at the business end of the season.

I think Friday could be a great game. Hull should have a full strength 17 and will be more rested than the Thursday night match after Wembley.

I think Cas (if they make it) will absolutely annihilate Leeds, but eh each to their own.