Well whatever happens nothing can ever eclipse last year's final and Tackle 52. Ever. As Ellis would say "Pure joy!. Unforgettable

Just watched last years final again. Even though I know exactly what is going to happen my heart was still racing, my fingernails are now gone. I am sat in my living room at 2 in the morning, dvd just ended, black and white cat on the chair next to me, beaming smile on my face, I must look like a right daft bugger at the moment! hahahaha

This club is my life, I live and breath Hull FC and no one will be able to take away the memories of last years cup. If you can count memories as a treasured possession then tackle 52 is my most precious and I will enjoy telling the grandchildren about it sometime long in the future (I'm still free and single girls ) and I will tell them how I stood in line for 5 hours to buy tickets for this game today!
I can be one of those old boys that are always at the games, telling people about the most obscure, random games from the 60s, except it will be 2050 and I will have got to the game in a flying car and the ref will be a robot (robot could probably do a better job than the officials we have at the mo) and KR will still be struggling to get out of the lower divisions

In all seriousness though, build up to the game today has almost seemed like build up to a cup final at times, we will create an incredible atmosphere that will drown out that bleeding band and hopefully lift the players just enough to send us back to another great Wembley final! COME ON U HULL!!!!!!

Attempted to leave the pub early last night, to be on tip-top form form for today, but failed miserably as it was gone midnight.
Anyways, microwavable porridge it is, then a nice warm shower.
Watch Newcastle v St George game at 6am to while away a couple of hours.
Landlord is opening eight-ish for us to have an hour's swally before departure then we'll be on our way.
It's a beautiful morning at the coast so hoping that's replicated further inland.
Was talking to the family of one of our players last night and got told the boys are really confident they can do the business today. Lets hope we all have smiles on our face come 4-17pm-ish today.

Was thinking I would go today with a relaxed attitude after last year thinking if we lost at least we've had a good cup run and defended it bravely against all super league opposition (again). But who am I kidding. I want this as much as last year. If ever there's a time to beat leeds it's now and like the cas game surely were due one of those season best performances we produce every few months hope the fans enjoy the day,the idiots stay away, the idiots who go handle their drink and this time tomorrow i'm trying to sell a kidney to pay for another wembley trip.coyhaaaaaa

good Luck Everybody and try to enjoy the day

I'm going to hope for the best but have to admit a bit to fearing the worst as well!

This. Although "the worst" as it stands would be going into the 8s in 3rd place with virtually a fully fit squad

Going with no expectations of a win after not beating them for 4 years so anything more is a bonus

Good luck for this afternoon will be shouting for you in front of the telly

Shaul, Fonua, Griffin, Tuimavave, Talanoa, Kelly, Sneyd, Taylor, Houghton, Watts, Minichiello, Manu, Ellis.

Bowden, Green, Washbrook, Connor.

Bent!
How the feck is that not a try!

Because Briscoe was tackled after the ball hit the ground preventing him from trying to get to the loose ball.

And he's clearly fouled jumping for the one that led to Kelly's try.

No he wasn't.

And Hall loses that and clearly his hand is nowhere near the ball as it hits the ground yet he then says his hand is on the ball from a back angle that obviously is wrong, he's facking clueless!

There was nothing wrong with other Tuimavaves attempt, anyone saying differently hasn't got a clue.

As for Leeds tries, both come from nothing kicks. But Hall showing his class there to get them down. But seriously hate the rule that the ref gives it a try or no try before going to the video ref. Hicks wouldn't have gave that with the old ruling.

For the Minichello disallowed try, I don't understand what Talanoa did wrong. He has to assume that Briscoe is going to catch the ball, therefore he times his tackle so that as soon as Briscoe lands he is going to hit him. The fact Briscoe knocks on doesn't give Tuli any time at all to pull out of the tackle.
Absolutely ridiculously call and the officials continue to show our great sport up.
Other than that I think we're looking good. Defend their kicks better and keep building pressure and this match is only going one way!