Will Nick Proschwitz get his chance in Hull City v Leeds derby clash?
STEVE Bruce has hinted he could turn to Nick Proschwitz as the Hull City boss attempts to pep up his attack for Leeds United's visit to the KC Stadium tomorrow.
A disappointing first half of the campaign has seen Proschwitz fall well short of justifying the £2.6m transfer fee that sealed his summer move from German club SC Paderborn, starting just one of the last 21 Championship fixtures.
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Nick Proschwitz came on as a substitute against Leicester
The dramatic late brace that inspired a 2-1 win over Ipswich Town in October continues to stand as the one highlight of Proschwitz's time in English football, but Bruce is considering a recall either against Leeds tomorrow lunchtime or at Blackpool on New Year's Day.
The frustrating 0-0 draw with Leicester City on Boxing Day has pushed City's attacking fortunes back under the microscope ahead of the all-ticket Yorkshire derby.
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Although eight goals came in a run of four consecutive wins over Nottingham Forest, Watford, Huddersfield and Derby, both Aaron Mclean and Jay Simpson have failed to find the net when deployed at the head of City's attack this month.
Simpson, who has now scored just once in his last 14 appearances, is under most scrutiny after missing a hat-trick of chances against Leicester and could be forced to make way if Bruce chooses to reshuffle his pack.
The patient Proschwitz has emerged off the bench in six of City's last seven games and his manager admits the German's time will soon come.
"To be fair to Nick, who hasn't really had a chance here, maybe now, in the winter months, it's his turn," said Bruce.
"It's not been easy for him since he came but we've been seeing signs in the last couple of weeks that he's settling into the English game."
The return of Sone Aluko from injury to face Leicester provided Bruce with another option as he looks to battle through the festive campaign, before the FA Cup tie with Leyton Orient on January 5 will provide the chance to rest a selection of first-team regulars.
City have no fresh injury concerns to contend with ahead of hosting Leeds, but were today expecting the final confirmation of David Meyler's recall by Sunderland.
The 23-year-old had been set to return to his parent club before Christmas only to pick up a one-match ban when collecting a fifth yellow card of the season in City's win at Derby seven days ago.
Martin O'Neill was happy for Meyler to continue training with the Tigers but has made his intentions clear that the Irishman will head back to Wearside ahead of facing Spurs at the Stadium of Light tomorrow.
CITY fans are reminded that tickets for the game with Leeds will not be available on the day of the game.
A limited number of tickets will be on sale between 9am and 2pm at the KC Stadium ticket office today and online until midnight tonight. Approximately 22,500 tickets had been sold as of last night.
Comments
by HCAFCscarb
Saturday, December 29 2012, 6:26AM
“IF you cant make it to the kc to watch the game.
check out the not606 Hull City forum”
by merlin_
Friday, December 28 2012, 11:18PM
“City v Leeds. Surely, just another game of Championship football is it not? 0, 1 or 3 points on offer. Ticketh the clock, cometh the hour, croseth the line, bloweth the whistle, kicketh the ball, scoreth the goal, Cheereth the goals.
Draw, win or lose, if we weren't going and we weren't there it'd be just a Saturday. Rhubarb pie without custard. Beer without a head. Morecambe without Wise.
Whatever happens on the pitch, we want the fans to have a great time. Banter no problem. Aggro - no thanks. Both sides deserve to be in the Premiership. Big clubs. And the road there should be paved with top class football - not with louts and layabouts.
Here's to an entertaining trouble free game!
Cheers!”
by cafesociety1
Friday, December 28 2012, 6:14PM
“ANy sign of Venez?
There is a very large slice of humble pie to be chewing on”
by cafesociety1
Friday, December 28 2012, 6:12PM
“Good point Strummer.I thought anyone living in Hull but supporting Leeds was being held safely away from the public.They warrant pity more than scorn.
He was Ken Bate"s Mate
He was Ken Bate"s mate........”
by joy2010
Friday, December 28 2012, 6:05PM
“lenny 1st jan is start of new year,if we signed billy sharp we would be the only club he plays for in 2013”
by strummer1961
Friday, December 28 2012, 5:37PM
“Just another thought 'cafesociety'...Most of them wouldn't need to give a bogus address,loads of Leeds fans in Hull!!!!LOL
Big game tomorrow and one that we are more than capable of winning IF we get in about them early and put them on the back foot.If we start slowly and allow them posession,they will be dangerous.If I were Steve Bruce I'd put someone tight on Diouf and stifle their mid-field playmaker...Wind him up a bit and let him know he's in a game of Football early on!!!
Good luck to the Tigers and hopefully the big turn out and electric atmosphere will allow us to make home advantage pay.Leeds away form isn't too clever BUT they have beat teams well above them in the League and will not go down without a fight.Wish I was going for the atmosphere alone.Come on Tigers lets finish December in style,bag an early goal and hand out that 'thumping' we so often threaten!!!UTT”
by cafesociety1
Friday, December 28 2012, 4:53PM
“JUst athought but the big queues on boxin day could have been a lots of Leeds fans giving bogus Hull addresses for tickets in home sections.”
by SnothillBaz
Friday, December 28 2012, 4:37PM
“Give the German Howitzer a chance against Leeds..... his time has come to win a war.”
by wezzytiger
Friday, December 28 2012, 3:50PM
“double drags that figure was taken yesterday afternoon. You should know by now the Hull daily mail are always miles behind when it comes to news.
I know from some Leeds fans that they are bringing 3100. They sold their allocation in hours. So if the Fail are to be believed it means that their will be 19400 home fans there. My mate just rung for tickets and they only have a few single seats dotted about the West stand upper. Me thinks there will be 23500 there tomorrow.”
by wezzytiger
Friday, December 28 2012, 3:11PM
“Hull City Official @hullcityteam
TEAM NEWS: No injuries or suspensions to report. David Meyler is still with us, so may come back into the fold. #hcafc”