Chuba

[Cowfold Seagull]

So sitting on the bench addresses that point?

Break him in now.

A little unfair on the boy I think. We have another game coming hot on the heels of this one, depending on the Baldock situation, perhaps start him in that one.

It will at least give him a bit more time to settle in, and get to know everyone's names..

 

[sir albion]

I would have thought this, but on the other hand if he starts it could really confuse Hudds because he's an unknown quantity from Arsenal. Just looking at him you wouldn't want to give him any space so he would pin them back a bit.

Why would it confuse Huddersfield?
Doubt they'll care who's playing for us as they'll go about their business

 

[pasty]

Bugger. Was going to have a little dabble on him scoring tonight, but he's not listed anywhere on PaddyPower

Scored against Huddersfield on his Hull debut

 

[SUIYHP]

Reckon he could come on in place of Murray at the 75' mark if things are going well. Hughton definitely won't bring in Baldock

 

[symyjym]

Why would it confuse Huddersfield?
Doubt they'll care who's playing for us as they'll go about their business

I think it will add some caution to them coming at us at the start . If Chuba he can't control the ball when he has it and their fans laugh and whistle at him missing an open goal that ends up a throwing, they might throw more caution to the wind as the game progresses.

 

[Triggaaar]

Hughton definitely won't bring in Baldock

With 3 fit strikers, I agree there's no way he'll risk Baldock unless he's fully recovered. But we just have no idea how Baldock is, other than the fact he wasn't available for our game 9 days ago.

 

[lawros left foot]

No he hasn't?

He got the goal in the 1-0 earlier this season. The game before that we won 2-1, Zamora and Wilson scored?

Yeah, I meant for Leicester, even so he has a very good record against them

 

[Chinman3000]

Some people seem to have forgotten already that Hemed won us 3 points in the last game so I doubt he will be losing his place to a young loanee.

Would be VERY unfair to drop him after that and I for one don't see Hughton doing so.

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[Triggaaar]

Some people seem to have forgotten already that Hemed won us 3 points in the last game so I doubt he will be losing his place to a young loanee.

Would be VERY unfair to drop him after that and I for one don't see Hughton doing so.

It's not about fairness, it's about giving us the best chance of winning. It also doesn't matter that the new player is on loan, as first choice Murray has been all season. It's possible Hughton could go with Akpom because of the type of striker he is, and not wanting to start with our two target men. I don't think he's had long enough with the team though, so if I had to guess, I'd imagine he'll be on the bench.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Some people seem to have forgotten already that Hemed won us 3 points in the last game so I doubt he will be losing his place to a young loanee.

Would be VERY unfair to drop him after that and I for one don't see Hughton doing so.

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One from the top please Bob...

 

[Chinman3000]

It's not about fairness, it's about giving us the best chance of winning. It also doesn't matter that the new player is on loan, as first choice Murray has been all season. It's possible Hughton could go with Akpom because of the type of striker he is, and not wanting to start with our two target men. I don't think he's had long enough with the team though, so if I had to guess, I'd imagine he'll be on the bench.

I get this and they are some valid points but Hughton has to be a good people manager too to keep the amazing spirit in the team as he has. Therefore giving Hemed a start and then dropping him after scoring and winning the game wouldn't be the best message, so I think he will start him as a reward and then take him off for Chuba at about 65 if he hasn't bagged.

 

[Triggaaar]

I get this and they are some valid points but Hughton has to be a good people manager too to keep the amazing spirit in the team as he has. Therefore giving Hemed a start and then dropping him after scoring and winning the game wouldn't be the best message, so I think he will start him as a reward and then take him off for Chuba at about 65 if he hasn't bagged.

If Akpom was fully ready (which he won't be) and the style of player Hughton wanted for this game (who knows) then he'd start. If Hughton also thought Hemed was in good form and deserved a start (which is very possible), I guess he'd put Murray on the bench.

We'll have to agree to disagree. I think it's all about the points and the whole team know that. We can't afford to pick anyone just because it's nice or a good message.

 

[lizard]

I'm hoping he may get twenty minutes tonight to run at (hopefully) tired legs after Murray and Hemed have carved out a three goal lead.

 

[El Turi]

I saw the Huddersfield - Wigan game and they really struggled against the pace of Wildschut so we could do with someone quick upfront tonight.