Hull Vs Newcastle Preview
By Tiger Tim
September 11 2008
On Saturday Hull take on Newcastle on St James park looking for their 1ST away win in the premier league. Hull go into the game on saturday on the back of a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Steve Bruces Wigan 2 week ago at the KC stadium. Hull who made a Decent start to the season will be looking to recapture the performances shown against fulham on the opening day and the 1-1 draw away at Blackburn.
Newcastle go in the game without a manager after Kevin Keegan resigned.
Hull will be looking to captailse on this . however last time keegan resigned Newcastle recorded 2 draws and 3 wins in the following 5 games.
Both Teams go into the match on 4 points from the opening 3 games. Newcastle are currently 11th while Hull are the higest of the promoted teams in 12th.
Key Players for Hull
Boaz Myhill: is going to be on top form to keep out the newcastle attack which boast Owen,Martins,viduka,Gutierrez and xisco
Geovanni: could be the creative driving force who can score and bring the class which could unlock the newcastle defence.
Daniel cousins : new stricker signed from rangers alot will depend on his performance should he make his Hull debut on Saturday
HEAD TO HEAD
Newcastle won 2-0 when they last met Hull in a third round tie of the Coca Cola League Cup. Ian Rush scored the Magpies' second.
Home and away
League (inc PL): Newcastle 5 wins, Hull 2, Draws 1
Prem: Newcastle 0 wins, Hull 0, Draws 0
at Newcastle only
League (inc PL): Newcastle 3 wins, Hull 1, Draws 0
Prem: Newcastle 0 wins, Hull 0, Draws 0
Referee : Andy Mrriner
