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Yeaman returns for Hull FC's clash against St Helens Fri March 7, 2008 Source: www.hullfc.com Great Britain international Kirk Yeaman returns to Hull FC's side for the first time this season against St Helens at Knowsley Road tonight (7:30pm). Yeaman has been out with a hyper extended elbow, an injury he received in Hull's pre-season friendly against Ellery Hanley's National League Two side Doncaster. His return to partner his Great Britain team mater Gareth Raynor is a major boost for a Hull side which still has six international missing through injury, the latest prop Ewan Dowes who has been ruled out until the end of the month with a medial knee ligament injury. Yeaman is hoping history repeats itself because two years ago he came back from a lengthy injury and had his best season, scoring 23 tries. He injured his ankle in Keiron Cunningham's Testimonial, and said: "I hope that doesn't happen again but after that injury I had a great season. Hopefully, after this injury it will be the same and I'll have a season to remember. "Missing the start to the season was bitterly disappointing because I had training well in the off season and was really fired up for the start of the campaign. "After missing the first four rounds I can't wait to get back and playing against St Helens is an ideal starting point. "I know they have injuries but they are still a top side and we will have to play very well to give ourselves a chance. "But after three defeats in four we want to start running into some form and a win at Saints would be a massive confidence booster to everyone at the club. "I think we can if we do the basics right and also take our chances. "Like Saints we have a few injuries but we still have some good players in the side and it's up to the senior players to lead the way." TEENAGER MIKE BURNETT GETS LATE CALL Second row Matt Dale pulled his hamstring in the dying seconds of training today, and was pulled out the game. That opened the door for Burnett. The 19-year-old Burnett was one of the stars in the under 21s Grand Final victory last season and has played for Yorkshire and England Academy. He is another product of Hull's highly successful youth policy and coach Peter Sharp said: "Mike has got a lot of potential and I am sure he will do a good job for us. "He's a confident kid and I think he will take this promotion in his stride. He showed up well in our pre-season games and he will look to make the most of this opportunity." Dale joins an injury list which is more like a Who's Who and includes Shaun Berrigan, Richard Horne, Garreth Carvell, Ewan Dowes, Willie Man and Richard Whiting. "It's just our look but more importantly a real blow for Matt who had just got in the squad," said Sharp. "You have to feel for the lad, especially when you watched him limp off the training field." COACH PETER SHARP Peter Sharp's message to his side is: "Go and enjoy it, enjoy the experience, enjoy the ground and let us get amongst them. "We are very confident we can give a very good account of ourselves and if we get amongst them then who knows what will happen. "I think that one area we need to particularly improve in is that we must be more effective with the ball. "We have to make better us of it than we have so far this season but at the same time we have to be tight in defence. "I know they have players out but they also have plenty of fire power left in their side, such as the two hookers, Cunningham and Roby and also Leon Pryce. They are as threat to anyone and we can't give them the freedom of the park." SQUAD Hull FC (from): Todd Byrne, Tom Briscoe, Mike Burnett, Peter Cusack, Adam Dykes, Danny Houghton, Graeme Horne, Craig Hall, Paul King, Tommy Lee, Gareth Raynor, Lee Radford, Matt Sing, Motu Tony, Danny Tickle, Danny Washbrook, Scott Wheeldon, Kirk Yeaman KNOWSLEY STATS Hull FC go to Knowsley Road looking for only their second win in a dozen Super League games since they were promoted in 1997. They finally broke their duck in 2006 with a sensational 27-26 victory. SUPER LEAGUE RECORD Home: Played 11, won 6, drawn 0, lost 5, for 244, against 232 Away: Played 11, won 1, drawn 0, lost 10, for 197, against 336 Total: Played 22, won 7, drawn 0, lost 15, for 441, against 568 News sent by: www.hullfc.com Airlie News: Hull FC v Wigan Fri September 28, 2007 Source: www.hullfc.com Hull FC coach Peter Sharp takes a look at Saturday's Elimination semi final play off game against Wigan Warriors at the KC Stadium (7pm). Having already lost to Wigan twice in the Super League rounds this season, Sharp's men know they face a major test. Sharp isn't looking back and believes his side are playing much better than they were the last time the two clubs clashed in May. "A lot of water has passed under the bridge since we last met Wigan," remarked Sharp. "I don't think those games have any significance on Saturdays game and I am certainly not taking any notice of them. "It is almost four months since we last played and from our point of view we are a much better side and are playing a lot better than we were then." Sharp is spot on because Hull go into this game on the back of nine wins in their last 11 games, their only defeats were against St Helens and the horror derby loss. Since their 42-6 defeat against Hull KR, however, Hull have bounced back in outstanding style, beating Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Huddersfield Giants. Sharp added: "We're playing better and we have a lot more confidence and belief in our game. "You have to take into account that during any season you will have periods where things don't go exactly to plan. "All teams have learn spells but what you strive to do is hit form when the play offs come around and I think that is what we have done. "We feel pretty confident about our chances, although we're not underestimating Wigan for a second. "They are playing well and they have a lot of quality players in their side." People are talking about the Barrett and Paleaaesina factor and these two players have hurt Hull already this season. "They are key players that's for sure," said Sharp. "Trent (Barrett) has been an inspiration for them and he certainly makes them tick. "We need to keep him under wraps and to help do that we need to win the forward battle. "They have an excellent pack and their two front rowers Paleaaesina and Stuart Fielden are big players for them and provide a big go forward. "We know what we have to do and we have just as much desire and determination as anyone else in this competition. We have got this far and we don't want it to end now." KIRK YEAMAN Great Britain centre Kirk Yeaman chalks up his 150th appearance, and he said: "It would be great to celebrate with a win. "It's very special to me to have reached this milestone and I am very proud. I was thrilled to have played 100 games, now its 50 on from that. "I know it is going to be tough against Wigan but we believe we can win and it would be a great way for me to celebrate 150 games." RICHARD HORNE Richard Horne needs one try for his career century, but he revealed: "I'd gladly not score against Wigan if we won. A win is what we're after and anything else is a bonus. "Obviously, I'd like to get my 100th try and win and maybe that's being greedy. "A win will do and that will take us to within 80 minutes of going back to Old Trafford, which is our goal." MATT HEAD Australian Matt head has been a major influence since joining the club from St George-Illawarra in July. He comes up against he friend and mentor, Wigan star Trent Barrett and he said: "I'm looking forward to playing against him. He's a mate and he also helped me enormously when I joined St George. "As for our game with Wigan it's massive and I truly believe that if we get over this hurdle we can go all the way." HULL FC 20-MAN SQUAD Briscoe, Carvell, Dowes, Godwin, Hall, R Horne, G Horne, King, Lee, Manu, Radford, Raynor, Sing, Tony, Tickle, Washbrook, Wheeldon, Whiting, Yeaman PLAY OFF RECORD Hull has met Wigan seven times in play off games and their record is: Played 7: Won 1: Lost 6; Pts Scored 76: Pts Conceded 176. MILESTONES Richard Horne needs one more try for a career century three to have scored 100 for Hull FC. Gareth Raynor needs three tries for a career century in club and representative matches. Kirk Yeaman makes his 150th appearance for the club against Wigan. Richard Whiting is now three games away from his century. LAST SIX 2007: March 23 - Hull FC 20, Wigan 30 2006: April 30 - Hull FC 54, Wigan 12 2005: August 21 - Hull FC 24, Wigan 28 2005: March 28 - Hull FC 15, Wigan 21 2004: June 29 - Hull FC 20, Wigan 20 2003: April 18 - Hull FC 20, Wigan 4 LEADING SCORERS Tries: Craig hall 13 Matt Sing 11 Richard Horne 11 Gareth Raynor 10 Danny Tickle 9 Shaun Briscoe 9 Willie Many 8 Kirk Yeaman 7 Goals: Danny Tickle 84 Craig Hall 20 Points: Danny Tickle 229 Craig Hall 92 Birthdays: Danny Houghton 25/09/88 Mike Burnett 06/10/88 Matty Dale 10/10/86 Hutch Maiava 26/10/76 News sent by: www.hullfc.com
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