I think that's the problem particularly as the decision needed to made earlier and at that point we were still playing the derby so already a full and very congested fixture list in July. I'm sure if the club could have postponed they would have done but the logistically & financially I doubt we have had too many options if any to do so realistically.

Also Joe Wardill and Cogger, pretty even game, I thought we have the edge but if Swift and Houghton are out it balances it out.

Cator and Scott were doubtful not so long ago, let's hope they stay fit.

I also thought Jake Wardle was omitted from the England squad due to injury so I'm surprised to see him named in Huddersfields squad, as if he plays I can't see that doing his International chances much good if you pull out due to injury but play for your club on the same night.

Burrell only 17 still. Bit green for a prop but good luck to him.

Good luck to all our youngsters tonight, let’s not put the boot into these lads should the expected happen, I think if Hulls board were poker players, we’d be losing our deposit. I feel some teams are using the percentage system to their advantage, while we have been naive.

In the North stand tonight, catching the conversations. Come on yu ullaa

Logan starting now Mitch bench with Burrell

Good luck to our youngsters

Apart from birrell and Wynne and maybe 1 other the rest are experienced

People making it sound like it's a team full of 17 year olds

Both teams have players out no excuses for either side tonight

Exciting team, looking forward to it.

I fancy us to win, but it's no gimmie.

Lane a late drop out. Scott to back row, Logan to centre.

Young academy half in on the bench.

Does this mean we lose 2 interchanges?

We're so stuffed tonight

Can we bring Ellis back?

A very depressing week for the club, hope they can pull a miracle out the bag

Huddersfield were relying on the assumption you can add players to a 13 man squad without penalty.

We announced 18 players, so should be ok.

Effort is all I'm after tonight. anything else is a bonus.

Hopefully Gruby and Sneyd can produce something special.

Would be surprised if we get the win based on our bench. 2 half backs on there (1 on debut) and a 17 year old on debut. Not much punch at all to bring on and iexpecr Sao and Fash will be asked to play some big minutes.
Hope I'm wrong but what at the start of the week was looking like a relatively routine win is going to be an almighty battle. Hope the debutants have great games.