We move across to the FA Cup today, with Chelsea making the long trip up to Hull for this 4th round tie.
It's rather a pity that for the big clubs, & their spectators, the FA Cup has lost it's previous allure. Put a Champions League spot up for the winner & that would change everything.
Hull are a comfortable mid-table in the Champo, so this is all they have to play for really, whilst Chelsea currently reside in 4th place in the Premier League.
Should be an easy one for Chelsea.
Should.
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Here's our League Table as we head into Saturday.
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This did not look good, Tommy Abraham colliding with the advertising hoardings during the thrilling 2-2 draw with the Arsenal;
Hull City v Chelsea @ 5.30pm
1 - 2 - X
Hull City @ 5/1
Draw @ 16/5
Chelsea @ 4/9
TOTAL GOALS
No Goals @ 14/1
Exactly 1 Goal @ 5/1
Exactly 2 Goals @ 11/4
Exactly 3 Goals @ 3/1
Exactly 4 Goals @ 4/1
Exactly 5 Goals @ 7/1
6+ Goals @ 7/1
This is Hull's surprisingly opulent Stadium. It's owned by the Council, & shared by Hull City AFC (the football club) & Hull FC who, confusingly, are a Rugby League Team.
It used to be named the KC Stadium, later changed to KCOM Stadium. Without googling, I don't have the idea who KCOM are or what they do.
Here's a comprehensive Match Preview from Chelsea FC's own website;
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/01/23/hull-city-vs-chelsea-preview--press-conference-info--kick-off-ti
Anyone remember this extraordinary scene? The Manager was Phil Brown, last seen managing Hyderabad in the Indian Super League of all things.
Hull of course is a major port, handling all sorts of mixed cargo, though one imagines this particular cargo is pretty rare. I wonder what they are thinking?
Remember the Jimmy Bullard retort?
Ha, yeah, he decided to take the **** & do the same thing himself against Man City.
I actually enjoy Jimmy's stuff despite the fact he's a bit up himself.