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Hull City vs Luton Town - Match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2006 By Peter Bulkeley
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Luton - Luton have picked up a few injury problems from the victory over Saturday against West Bromwich Albion. Lewis Emanuel is thought to be definitely out after picking up a hamstring injury in the victory. There are also problems with a lot of the other midfielders as well, though unfortunately not Langley. Steve Robinson and Carlos Edwards are both doubtful due to illness, although there is a chance that both players will play a part in tonight's match. It is probably more likely that Carlos will feature than Robbo, because of various factors such as age (Robbo may be too old to be played game after game). Also, the likely replacement for Edwards will be Keith Keane, whereas Robbo has much more reliable replacements like Bell and maybe
even Holmes. Ahmet Brkovic is also extremely doubtful with a rib injury. Perrett is also a long way away from match fitness, and Coyne and Underwood are still long term absentees.
Beresford (GK), Davis (DL), Foley (DR), Barnett (DC), Heikkinen (DC), Morgan (ML), Edwards (MR), Langley (MC), Bell (MC), Parkin (SC), Vine (SC)

Hull
The Hull City predicted team is provided by Andy Beill from the Hull City MAD website. A similar feature by me can be found on the Hull City MAD website - thanks to Andy for this information.
Predicted Team
Myhill (GK), Dawson (DL), Ricketts (DR), Mills (DC), Turner (DC), Yeates (ML), Fagan (MR), Ashbee (MC), Marney (MC), Bridges (SC), Parkin (SC)

Recent clashes between Luton and Hull City have been very mixed affairs. The last two seasons have seen two wins for Luton and two wins for Hull City, one each at Kenilworth Road and one each at the KC Stadium. Luton may go into this game as slight favourites, despite poor performances in general away from home. Hull have only won once at home in the league this season and are lying bottom of the Championship table with just 8 points, 16 places and 10 points below Luton.
Prediction
Despite the league position of Luton compared to Hull at the moment, I can't say that I'm convinced with our away performances this season. We were probably slightly fortunate to come away from Barnsley with a win, and I think we may just scrape this one 2-1, with Vine scoring one and carrying on his fantastic form.

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