Hodgs did this at the beginning of last season as well. He started Gera and/or Davies instead of Dempsey in the midfield. They lost several games in a row. He then brought in Dempsey who scored against Pompey. He didnt get benched again. Until now, and coincidentally, Fulham have lost several in a row. He belongs in the midfield. He is the difference between losing 3 points and earning a point at the very least.
According to Hull City Radio, Jozy Altidore gets the start alongside Fagan in a 4-4-2. No news on Fulham, although I see little reason to panic as long as Clint is in the 18. It isn't September 2008 right now.
Dempsey gets the start at forward alongside Gera for Fulham according to Hull City Radio. Fulham are starting a slightly weakened team, no Zamora due to illness and Murphy and Duff are sitting also. Good strategy from Hodgson, as I've read something that says Fulham has played the most matches in Europe so far this season.
And here's the rest of the lineups: Hull: Myhill, McShane, Mouyokolo, Sonko, Kilbane, Garcia, Boateng, Bullard, Marney, Fagan, Altidore. Subs: Duke, Barmby, Geovanni, Mendy, Vennegoor of Hesselink, Olofinjana, Cairney. Fulham: Schwarzer, Shorey, Hangeland, Baird, Konchesky, Riise, Smalling, Dikgacoi, Davies, Gera, Dempsey. Subs: Zuberbuhler, Okaka, Nevland, Hughes, Etuhu, Stoor, Greening. Referee: Chris Foy (Merseyside)
I can only find a couple PPLive streams that won't work via crossover (I have a mac) anyone with a Sopcast stream?
Guy on the Myp2p forums says that this TVAnts stream should work once the game starts: tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=52c3b9ba869578492b227d2150c5a356 For those of you that haven't used TVAnts before, go to the 'Software' section on Myp2p. It's really easy to install and is usually high quality. Not always in English, but its better than not being able to watch the game at all. Quick edit: Just checked and it is in fact the correct game.
I've checked a few spots that I know of but nothing. I would really appreciate a PM with a working link if someone has one - many thanks in advance.