Hull City v Blackpool: Team news
Paul McShane is in contention for his first Hull City start for nine months when Blackpool visit the KC Stadium tonight.
The loss of the ever-present James Chester, who will be out for at least two weeks with a hamstring injury, leaves a void to be filled on the right of City’s three-man defence.
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Paul McShane could deputise for James Chester
Steve Bruce admitted he faces a straight choice between McShane and Liam Rosenior to deputise, but the City boss may be drawn towards McShane given his previous experience at centre-half.
At least one change will be made from the side that lost 3-1 against Peterborough with Chester ruled out, but it could be two alterations with Seyi Olofinjana again rated as a doubt.
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The Nigerian picked up a hip injury at the weekend and Corry Evans will again come back in if Olofinjana fails to make it.
Elsewhere, City continue to monitor the progress of Matty Fryatt, Tom Cairney and Jack Hobbs on the long journeys back to fitness.
Blackpool opened their season in style with three consecutive wins, earning manager Ian Holloway the August Manager of the Month prize, but fortunes dipped in September.
Just four points have come from five games and back-to-back defeats leave the Seasiders in need of a reaction when travelling to the KC. Only Bristol City, who have bagged 17 goals, have eclipsed Blackpool in front of goal but the last two outings have seen them concede six.
Second guessing Blackpool's line-up will be a thankless task after Holloway made eight changes in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Cardiff.
Wholesale alterations backfired disastrously in South Wales as the Seasiders produced an uncharacteristically flat display and Holloway is expected to recall a cluster of stars, including Barry Ferguson, Tiago Gomes, Isaiah Osbourne and Nathan Delfouneso.
The influential Tom Ince has not travelled after picking up a hip injury, but Gary Taylor-Fletcher, last year's match-winner at the KC, is fit again after missing the trip to Cardiff.
Do not expect Holloway to match City's 3-5-2 shape at the KC, as he is loathe to veer from his 4-3-3 formation.
Defender Craig Cathcart (calf) also misses out.
Comments
by Cluhead
Thursday, October 04 2012, 3:25PM
“I rest my case! Macca was brilliant on Tuesday and cannot be held responsible for losing during his man of the match display! Well Done Macca.”
by SteveB1234567
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 5:26PM
“Squaggles - Pele McShane is a legend for his commitment, effort, bravery and comedy antics: the throw in at Stoke; the Jimmy Bullard goal celebration; squaring up to an opponent then giving him a cuddle instead. And he got the whole team to sign my nephew's birthday card, so I won't hear a word said against him.”
by ruweller
Wednesday, October 03 2012, 12:08AM
“You'd be better off with Ian McShane? Nigel who?”
by tigrob
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 9:44PM
“As I posted last week we are on a losing run no promotion this year and we need to look at the other end of the table as Im afraid we are going to really struggle Dont think Bruce has ANY idea of how to put things right.Sheff wed on Saturday that will be 4 in a row.”
by yank4hullcity
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 8:40PM
“Anyone know what happened to Radio Humberside Online? There's been no sound during the Peterborough and Blackpool games. I did hear them broadcasting for a few moments before the game started today, then.......dead. Game day is no fun without the commentary.”
by Cluhead
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 3:43PM
“Nothing wrong with Macca, he needs continuity to show what he is about. Unfortunatley, since he got injured against Liverpool (away 2-2) he hasn't had the best of runs in the team. My take on it, is that he is a better centre half than a right back and if he gives a good account of himself tonight, then he will give Steve Bruce something to think about. I have no worries of Macca doing a good job for us at centre back and feel we should all get behind him rather than slating him. Go on Macca! Show the doubters you've still got it! :-)”
by Squaggles
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 3:05PM
“I'm not sure why Paul McShane is a 'legend' considering he isn't good enough to play regularly in the Championship and is on massive wages as well”
by SteveB1234567
Tuesday, October 02 2012, 2:06PM
“McShane's a legend, but not the quickest and neither's Faye, so pacey strikers could cause problems against this defence.”