think the team picks itself for this one. Regulation 2-0 win Grant McCann has provided a fitness update ahead of the Tigers’ League One match against Shrewsbury Town. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the boss confirmed that Tom Eaves, who was withdrawn against Crewe in the Papa John’s Trophy through illness, had a Covid-19 test yesterday. The result has since come back negative. Martin Samuelsen is set to have another scan on the calf injury that saw him pull up in the warm-up ahead of the Crewe game. McCann explained: “Martin has had a scan but nothing is too clear on the scan so the physios want to rescan Martin’s calf to get to the bottom of it. “That will take place today so we should know more over the weekend. It’s very unlikely he’ll be available for Saturday.” Jordy de Wijs has trained all week and will be available for selection, as will Dan Batty, who will train this afternoon for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury. Alfie Jones and namesake Callum (both hamstring) will be the only players unavailable.
City win but I think they'll park the bus and frustrate us.They have drawn a lot of games this season so we need to be at them from the off.
After reading this, I was suprised to find Shrewsbury was not the birthplace of Bill and Ben. The town was the early capital of the Kingdom of Powys, known to the ancient Britons as Pengwern, signifying "the alder hill"; and in Old English as Scrobbesburh (dative Scrobbesbyrig), which may mean either "Scrobb's fort" or "the fortified place in the bushes". This name gradually evolved in three directions, into Sciropscire, which became Shropshire; into Sloppesberie, which became Salop/Salopia (an alternative name for both town and county), and into Schrosberie, which eventually became the town's name, Shrewsbury. Its later Welsh name Amwythig means "fortified place". Charles Darwin was from Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury School magazine was edited by Richard Ingrams, Willie Rushton, Christopher Booker and Paul Foot in the 1950s, and went on to become Private Eye. Shrewsbury won the Welsh Cup six times, a record for an English club, and this record will stand for ever as English-based clubs have not been able to take part since early 1990s. Shrewsbury Flower Show is the "Longest Running Horticultural Show in The World. Shrewsbury had the oldest McDonald's in the world, dating back to the 13th Century, until it closed in 2017. The battle of Shrewsbury, between Henry IV and Harry Hotspur was the first in which English archers fought each other on English soil, and it reaffirmed the effectiveness of the longbow
REVEILLE Wake: the silver dusk returning Up the beach of darkness brims, And the ship of sunrise burning Strands upon the eastern rims. Wake: the vaulted shadow shatters, Trampled to the floor it spanned, And the tent of night in tatters Straws the sky-pavilioned land. Up, lad, up, ‘tis late for lying; Hear the drums of morning play; Hark, the empty highways crying ‘Who’ll beyond the hills away?’ Towns and countries woo together, Forelands beacon, belfries call; Never lad that trod on leather Lived to feast his heart with all. Up, lad: thews that lie and cumber Sunlit pallets never thrive; Morns abed and daylight slumber Were not meant for man alive. Clay lies still, but blood’s a rover; Breath’s a ware that will not keep. Up, lad: when the journey’s over There’ll be time enough to sleep.
Dan Udoh previews Town's Sky Bet League One clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. Shrewsbury Town are on the road this weekend after four consecutive home games to take o Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. Salop will be looking to build on draws in previous Sky Bet League One games as Steve Cotterill's men search for all three points away from home. Town forward Dan Udoh is expecting a tough test from the Tigers but feels Town's preparation has been strong ahead of the tie with the league leaders. On Town's preparation: "I think the rotation from the last game will be very good for some of us going into the weekend. This season has been relentless with so many games back-to-back. "That rotation gave some of the lads an opportunity to rest up, freshen up and go again on Saturday. You tend to have a lot of games around Christmas in a normal season so all you do is recovery and play the match. "The new Gaffer is teaching us a lot and showing us how he wants us to play so we are spending a lot of time at the training ground. I am keeping on top of my recovery and my sleep. "We want to make sure we know the Gaffer's tactics otherwise he will be pulling you up in meetings or one-to-one. He lets everyone know what he wants them to do." On Hull city. "Hull are a really good team in this league and the table shows that. At the end of the day, it's a football match and we have to get ourselves away from where we are and beat them hopefully. "We need to play to the game-plan. We have been working with the Gaffer and looking at where they might be weak. We need to know our strengths and get at them. "If we can stop their flow and impose ourselves on them, I am sure we will be fine."
Take a closer look at the latest stats and facts in our match preview ahead of Town's Sky Bet League One clash with Hull City. Hull City have enjoyed a stellar start to their promotion campaign and currently sit top of the pile on the Sky Bet League One table. With 11 wins from 15, the Tigers are strong favourites to achieve promotion back to the Sky Bet Championship. With an average 14.07 shots per match, the home side have proved to be a strong force in the final third as they look to score their way to promotion. Whilst being a threat at the top, the Tigers have achieved eight clean sheets this season - proving to be a tough team to break down. Shrewsbury Town travel to the KCOM Stadium in search of three points but haven't met the home side since 2003. Name: Hull City Association Football Club Nickname: The Tigers Founded: 1904 (116 years ago) Stadium: KCOM Stadium Capacity: 25,586 Chairman/owner: Assem Allam Biggest win: 11-1 v Carlisle United, Division Three (North), 14th January 1939 Biggest loss: 0-8 v Wigan Athletic, Championship, 14th July 2020 Highest league finish: 16th, Premier League, 2013-14 Read Steve Cotterill’s thoughts ahead of the fixture… please log in to view this image Feature Steve Cotterill previews Town's clash with Hull City The Manager – Grant McCann Grant McCann was appointed as Head Coach of Hull City on 21 June 2019 on a one-year rolling contract and made the Tigers his third managed club after Peterborough United and Doncaster Rovers. During his playing career, the Northern Ireland international began his career with West Ham and had loan spells at Livingston and Notts County before moving to Cheltenham Town. So far during his managerial career, McCann has achieved a win percentage of 40.6%. Goalkeeper – Matt Ingram Matt Ingram joined Hull City from Queens Park Rangers in June 2019, signing an initial three-year deal at the KCOM Stadium. Ingram has previously represented: Wycombe Wanderers, Lewes, Hayes & Yeading United, Oxford City, Queens Park Rangers, Northampton Town. So far this season, Hull City have kept eight clean sheets as the fight for an automatic promotion spot with Ingram in-between the sticks. please log in to view this image Defender – Jacob Greaves Having signed for the Club as an eight-year-old, young defender Jacob Greaves progressed through the Academy ranks to sign his first professional deal in April 2019. Son of former Tigers defender Mark, the centre-back put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal with a Club option for a further year having skippered the U18s in 2018/19. Midfielder – George Honeyman Hull City completed the signing of George Honeyman on a three-year deal in August 2019. The midfielder joined the Tigers from boyhood club Sunderland, first signing for the Black Cats' Academy set-up at the age of ten. Following his switch to the Tigers, Honeyman finished the 2019/20 campaign with one goal in 44 appearances in all competitions. However, this season, the midfielder has netted two times for his team in the league. Hull's number 10 has also provided seven assists for his team so far during this campaign and is a danger man in the Tigers' engine room. please log in to view this image Forward – Mallik Wilks A forward with exceptional pace, trickery and power, Mallik Wilks became the latest addition to Grant McCann's squad when arriving from Barnsley on loan in January 2020. Having progressed through the youth system at Leeds United, Wilks furthered his footballing education with loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Grimsby Town in 2017/18. Wilks has hit a purple patch this season and is the Tigers' top league goal-scorer with six goals to his name. The forward has also assisted his teammates on two occasions on the front line. League stats: Results: P15 W11 D1 L3 Last five results: WWWWD Win percentage: 73% Average points per game: 2.27 Average goals scored per game: 1.80 Average goals per game: 2.60 Average shots per match: 14.07 Average possession: 48% Fouls per match: 7.47 Offsides per match: 3.60 Top goal-scorer: Mallik Wilks - 6 Top Assists: George Honeyman - 7 Most cards: George Honeyman - 4 Most frequent FT score: 1-0 (3 times)
Steve Cotterill previews Town's Sky Bet League One clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. Shrewsbury Town travel to the KCOM Stadium Saturday afternoon to take on Hull City in the Shrews’ next Sky Bet League One fixture. Town will be looking to secure all three points against the Tigers after drawing 1-1 against Charlton Athletic last time out in the league. Steve Cotterill is expecting a tough test from the league leaders but hopes to see another positive league performance from his team. On training and preparations: “The lads pick things up quickly when we show them. It would take a year of showing them this before it becomes habitual to them but there is lots of information that they have to take on board. We give them lots of options and there are lots of scenarios that we are trying to cram into them. We are giving them answers to problems." On the fixture: “We will approach Hull in the same way we approach every game. Every game is going to be a challenge whether they are top of the league or down the bottom where we are. “Every game is going to be a challenge but we are looking forward to it. We will certainly be ready for the game by the time Saturday comes around. “The game plan isn’t always about stopping the opposition. It’s about what are we going to do to win the game. That will be the hard thing for the lads at the moment. “There are lots of changes and lots of information about different things. I don’t think the key is telling them, I think it’s showing them. We do things until we get it right so they get the picture. There is lots of repetition at the moment because they are being crammed full of information. Squad news: "There is one knock from the other night and I'll know more about that later today. Other than that, the lads that were available to us previous to the other night are available."
I home results are tighter than the away wins. Hopefully tomorrow is a good opportunity to change that.
What’s all that ****e you’re expecting us to read through? Shrewsbury is the place I realised my lad was hooked. City 3 nowt.
If you helped a bit more on mdt I’d be able to concentrate on other matters!! I need to get my priorities sorted
They recently sacked Sam Ricketts. Bastards. Shrewsbury to get an Australian type deal, while City get a tenner deal in Barrow Boys toilets.
Well I will be happy if it's another away manager walking away with nothing but telling us all how good they played and deserved something from the game. Think they have had two draws since he took change and I reckon he will have them well organised so it's up to us to break them down and get them points.
