Three more making the trip down to Saints, as we do every year. After the unfortunate loss of Preckie, hoping for an especially big crowd to pay our respects.

Onto the game, I believe it's a tough one to call. I've backed Saints to win the competition at the start of the year and they undoubtedly are favourites for this game, but we can cause them problems. If we can get a roll-on and attack with the same pace and precision as we did in patches last week, we can score points. But we have to improve massively in defence, especially on the right-edge, Luke Walsh and his outside backs could have a field day if we're not careful.

I'm predicting Saints by 11-15.

Certainly need to improve our right hand defence, between crooks and lineham they missed 12 tackles, after watching the try's a few times, I'd say Lineham cost us 3 try's with his bad decisions and poor positioning. But I'm sure it is something that they have been working on this week. If this doesn't tighten up, it could be a long night.

I've not been to Langtree Park. Does anyone know what the parking is like? The official line is to use the multi-storey across the bridge but I was wondering what people's experiences were.

Has any one got any spare seats left ??

Strange that after 1 game it's Hull's defense which is being questioned when last year it was your strongest facet.
As for us this year - with Amor Roby Walmsley we have a great starting front row - several times last year we was 16 + pts behind when Walmsley came on and changed the game. We also have an organiser in Walsh which also lets Wilkin concentrate on what he does well (ie not a halfback). With Wheeler fit that gives us 2 halfbacks over last years none.
Expecting a good game - and by no means a certain Saints win

Walmsley looks a great prop already - he'd be one I'd sign but is probably tied down for 10 years.

Officials for Friday night:

Ref: R Silverwood
Touch J: G Stokes In Goal: J Callaghan
Touch J: M Thomason In Goal: A Bentham
Reserve: C Leatherbarrow Time K: K Leyland
M Com: N Robinson

"I've not been to Langtree Park. Does anyone know what the parking is like? The official line is to use the multi-storey across the bridge but I was wondering what people's experiences were."

Multi storey is fine, a bit of a queue to get out but known worse at Walton St.

parked in there last two games, 10 minute walk to the ground no problems

Cant see Saints winning this one im afraid so Saints 16 - 32 Hull

Although i also tipped Warrington to win 34 - 10

And across Preccie's Bridge no less.

I can't see us getting a result but I'm looking forward to it anyhow.