FA Cup: Hull v Middlesbrough
Result: Hull 1 Middlesbrough 1 FT
Hull Could Be Hell For Boro
Hull v Middlesbrough 06 Jan 15:00100-30 available with BetFred on the Hull win
Bet Advised: Thursday 04th January 2007
This is proving to be a testing first season in management for Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate, with the squad at his disposal looking somewhat stale and in need of some serious strengthening in the current transfer window.Their away form in the Premiership this season has been particularly worrying, with the team yet to register a victory in 11 attempts.
Hull have struggled themselves in the Championship this term, with Phil Parkinson's stint in charge coming to a premature end when he failed to live up to expectations.
Phil Brown has seen about an improvement in form during his spell as caretaker manager, with the board giving him the job on a permanent basis on Thursday as a result of his efforts.
That should ensure that the players go into the
tie in bullish mood, with former Boro player Nick Barmby being one of those to find his form under the new man.
In the likes of Mark Viduka and Yakubu, Boro possess the players capable of beating anyone on their day but, equally, they are players who have a tendency to disappear if they don't fancy it.
With a bumper crowd likely at The Kingston Communication stadium, this might just be one of those occasions, making the 100-30 available with BetFred on the Hull win look a standout price.
