I've already bought my tickets for Magic Weekend with 8 of my mates from Uni, none of who are rugby fans! Was on the phone with one after Sunday warning them they'll have to go without me! Wouldn't surprise me though if the RFL show some common sense and switch the Hull derby to the last game on the Sunday so they can maximise the crowd.
I don't know about magic weekend, is it played on the Saturday too? Surely they'd be better served moving the hull game to the Saturday, if we're playing on the Sunday at 4pm, I can't see many people taking helicopters to Manchester in time to be in attendance at both games. Ultimately, the FA cup semi final at wembley will take precedence for anyone who has even a slightly vested interest in the football.
As Ricardo says, it's the weekend of the final not the semi, and the Hull derby is scheduled to take place at the same time as the Cup Final on the Saturday. Almost all crossover fans will be at City (provided we get there, and they can get tickets), so I would expect the RFL to be talking to the clubs to see if it can be moved.
Even if you couldn't get a ticket, you'd still prioritise watching on telly rather than attending fake rugby, surely?
He was kept back for this saturday John. Not worth the risk as he picked up an injury. But yes he will be if we do.
Yes I heard he didn't play Sunday because of a thigh strain, but good to hear he will still be OK to play for the final if we get there.
Indeed John,. Steve Bruce has again today confirmed as much. Livermore ready to rock n roll tomorrow.
