Apart from the 2010 play-off game, this one feels like it's all on the line for both clubs within the same derby, a real winner takes all feel to it. As you say, too many of the derbies post-2006 have had a mid-table air about them rendering them of only passing interest to neutrals. Not sure how my nerves would stand up to cup final derby these days when everything really would be at stake, but it would be nice to find out!

Some decisions to be made,  do we bring Aydin straight back in or play eseh?  Pryce or one of the young half's?  (We all know the answer to that)

Looks like Holmes is back in training too although I guess Saturday might be too soon for a return to the first team.

Is he in any of the training stuff?

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/hull-fc-dealt-injury-setback-as-forward-ruled-out-for-two-months-103104/ Cartwright out 8 weeks, Holmes not in full training yet. Sounds like Aydin could be back. Bourouh, Eseh should be good too. Hardaker has a chance

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/hull-fc-dealt-injury-setback-as-forward-ruled-out-for-two-months-103104/ Cartwright out 8 weeks, Holmes not in full training yet. Sounds like Aydin could be back. Bourouh, Eseh should be good too. Hardaker has a chance

He posted a photo saying "9 month hiatus over, good to be back!"