Hull City came second in the Championship last season. How will they fare when they return to the Barclays Premier League this season?
Predicted Flop of the Year –
Squad
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| Goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic (via Zimbio) |
Goalkeepers: Grade D
Eldin Jakupović
Joe Cracknell
Steve Harper
Allan McGregor
Defenders: Grade C-
Liam Rosenior
James Chester
Paul McShane
Joe Dudgeon
Abdoulaye Faye
Alex Bruce
Midfielders: Grade C-
Robert Koren (vice-captain)
Ahmed Elmohamady
Robbie Brady
David Meyler
Dougie Wilson
Forwards: Grade C-
Aaron McLean
Matty Fryatt
Nick Proschwitz
George Boyd
Danny Graham (on loan from Sunderland)
Allan McGregor
Verdict:
The Tigers are back in the top flight after close calls to promotion in previous seasons. In fact, 61 goals scored represented the second lowest total among the last 30 sides gaining Premier League promotion. So finding a capable striker is critical to Hull’s next stab at “staying up.” They need Sagbo to be the guy.
The defence really have their work cut out, the strikers in the league have really improved over the summer and a couple of new exciting midfielders too.
Robert Koren and Danny Graham will spearhead the fight for survival but in vain. I think that the newly rebranded Hull Tigers will struggle with one of the most average squads. Yannick Sagbo must score at least 12 or 14 goals for the Tigers to even have a shout.
I think Hull are becoming the yo-yo team of the Premier League and the Championship and it will happen again this season, they will finish rock-bottom.
By Waqar Hussain
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