Peter Swan: Hull City can distance stumbling rivals by beating Nottingham Forest
IF Hull City can do their own business and pick up three points from their clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend it could prove a big step back towards the Premier League.
We are seeing a few sides stutter at the top of the Championship now – none more so than Cardiff who are looking in danger of losing their grip on the top spot.
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Nigel Pearson's Leicester are among sides struggling for wins in the Championship promotion race.
I have said for some time this year that their big lead at the top has been a false one, as they have won many games by the odd goal, and I have never believed they are that far ahead of the chasing pack.
In fact, I believe the Tigers are the best side in the league on their day, and as yet, could well catch Malky Mackay's men.
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They needed a late equaliser on Tuesday night to take a point from their clash with Leicester, a result which didn't really do either side a favour in the long run.
Cardiff have won only one of their last five, and head to face Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, which is certainly not a place you want to go when you are having a bit of a wobble.
I know a few Wednesday fans, and they are a real Jekyll and Hyde team, as you don't know what you are going to get from them.
They do have form for beating the sides at the top though, and having come to the KC and beaten City in January, they have recently turned over Crystal Palace and Leicester.
Elsewhere, I expect Watford to stay right on the heels of the Tigers and pick up a win at Barnsley, who despite improving recently as they fight for survival, are not of the same quality as Gianfranco Zola's men.
However, I can see Crystal Palace slipping up against a Brighton side who are strong at home, as although they beat City 4-2, Palace were lucky that night and have many young kids who I think will struggle to last the pace.
Finally, Leicester head to Derby, a team that likes to pass the ball around but won't upset Pearson's men in any way. However, I can see the sides sharing the spoils in that one, which will make a good weekend for City – if they beat Forest of course!
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by Brucies_Nose
Friday, March 15 2013, 5:37AM
“I can smell just about smell first place around the corner...”
by FodTiger
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:50PM
“Oh and it's a tight 2-1 Tigers win for me.”
by FodTiger
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:50PM
“Oh and it's a tight 2-1 Tigers win for me.”
by FodTiger
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:48PM
“It's all getting a little bit exciting is it not? Wow what a season it's been so far, say in second by mid march ish, and the gap for top spot becoming ever smaller. Remember how shredded your nerves were at wembley in 2008?? Brace yourselves for these last nine games ladies and gents, it could be a bumpy one!
Forest are on a great run at present but I don't believe for one second that they are going to do a Reading of 11/12, for me there only 4 horses left in this race. Cardiff are wobbling yes, but they're not letting 1st go without a fight as they proved against both derby and Leicester. I do believe though that the blue and white wendies will do us a big favour, I also think Barnsley will! They maybe aren't as good as Watford man for man but that desire for survival can often over power the strengths of any team, us Hull City fans should know that. It's all about Yorkshire and the Tigers this weekend!”
by FodTiger
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:48PM
“It's all getting a little bit exciting is it not? Wow what a season it's been so far, say in second by mid march ish, and the gap for top spot becoming ever smaller. Remember how shredded your nerves were at wembley in 2008?? Brace yourselves for these last nine games ladies and gents, it could be a bumpy one!
Forest are on a great run at present but I don't believe for one second that they are going to do a Reading of 11/12, for me there only 4 horses left in this race. Cardiff are wobbling yes, but they're not letting 1st go without a fight as they proved against both derby and Leicester. I do believe though that the blue and white wendies will do us a big favour, I also think Barnsley will! They maybe aren't as good as Watford man for man but that desire for survival can often over power the strengths of any team, us Hull City fans should know that. It's all about Yorkshire and the Tigers this weekend!”
by HCAFCscarb
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:40PM
“ALL last day fixtures in the championship kick off at 12:45
May 4th.
Hull City v Cardiff City
Nottingham Forest v Leicester city
Watford v Leeds United
Crystal palace v Peterborough
Fingers crossed we will have grabbed automatic promotion by then.”
by HCAFCscarb
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:27PM
“Assem *”
by HCAFCscarb
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:27PM
“Assam Allam is GOD
EHAB is son of GOD
:-)”
by SBankTiger39
Thursday, March 14 2013, 9:08PM
“I see Leicester's last game against Watford has been brought forward to the Friday night for Sky coverage. That would need us knowing exactly what is required!!! (Should it come down to squeaky backside time)!”
by SBankTiger39
Thursday, March 14 2013, 8:51PM
“HCFC SCARB..
Although I agree and echo some of your sentiments. I also agree these are exiting times.. I also agree the parting of ways with N Barmby has fortunately paid off. But please oh please stop all this licking the Allams. They are doing a fine job and I enjoy some of your points, but you are making me feel uneasy if not sick. You go over the top for your love of them. Tone it down...just a touch.”