Hull City v Bristol City (3pm): Team news
SEYI Olofinjana will be hopeful of a first City start since April 2010 after his plans for a return were dashed at Portsmouth last weekend.
The Nigerian had been pencilled in to replace Corry Evans at Fratton Park and he could add a fresh dimension to the City midfield.
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Seyi Olofinjana
Nick Barmby remains in the enviable position of having a fully-fit squad for the Tigers’ first game in 11 days.
Changes will be limited after the City boss stressed he was pleased with his side in the 0-0 draw with Doncaster but Barmby may choose to shake up his attacking line.
Robbie Brady and Josh King will be pushing Cameron Stewart for a place on the flanks.
City’s treatment room remains encouragingly quiet, with only Kevin Kilbane (back), Adriano Basso (knee) and Peter Gulacsi (knee) currently out. Gulacsi is now back with the Tigers after receiving treatment back with parent club Liverpool and should return to light training next week. The Hungarian could then be considered as an understudy to Vito Mannone by next month.
Meanwhile, Derek McInnes will be without a handful of first-team regulars as he plots Bristol City’s first win in East Yorkshire since 1996.
Centre half James Wilson and midfielder Yannick Bolasie will both miss the trip to the KC through suspension after they were dismissed in last weekend’s defeat to Leeds United at Ashton Gate.
To compound the Robins’ difficulties, Louis Carey and Neil Kilkenny have also been ruled out through injury.
Defender and captain Carey will miss the next three weeks with a calf injury, while former City target Kilkenny will need 10 days of rest after suffering a hamstring problem in the Leeds loss.
A big question mark also hangs over the fitness of defender Lewin Nyatanga as he battles to overcome an ankle knock but David Clarkson will miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle.
The one ray of light for McInnes will be the return of all-action midfielder Marvin Elliott, who returns from six weeks out with a hamstring injury. McInnes plays a 4-5-1 shape.
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5 Comments
by THETIGERSHULL
Monday, February 13 2012, 10:31AM
“So Much For Oli Set To Start !!!
Is it just me that would prefer to see Oli in the tram in front of both Evans and Cairney?”
by adolfo
Saturday, February 11 2012, 2:13PM
“hey RealDealDicko.is that the one that was produced by JL....worth a look Merlin!
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by strummer1961
Saturday, February 11 2012, 1:24PM
“RealDealDicko.10 out of 10 mate..Had a good laugh at that.”
by Ajay_Hull
Saturday, February 11 2012, 12:38PM
“If we can produce an early goal this should be a walkover, good opportunity to get a few goals, increase our goal difference and get back in the top six. We need to start quicker and play high up the pitch, hopefully Mannone will have F all to do all afternoon and City will produce the result that they deserve after some disappointing performances i front of goal.”
by RealDealDicko
Saturday, February 11 2012, 11:05AM
“Must watch sports fans of Hull! Allam's KC Stadium Dilema... http://tinyurl.com/889eurs”