Quakers out to provide the fireworks

The Tigers had hoped to commemorate the day before moving to a brand new 25,000 all-seater stadium with a glitzy display, but concerns over health and safety were raised and the club have been forced to scrap the idea.

However, that won't dampen the occasion for the expected 15,000 sell-out crowd and Tait is expecting a tough encounter for his in-form side.

"It's the last game at Boothferry Park so they'll want to make it a day to remember," said Tait.

"We've got to go there with the same sort of professionalism we've shown in the last couple of months and try to do the job."

Quakers have suffered just one defeat in their last eight games with Tait adding: "I'll be disappointed if our lads went into the game without any confidence.

"We've picked up some good results, played well and scored goals so if we can't go into that game without any confidence we never will.

"We won't be over-confident because we know how hard a game it's going to be.

"We have to approach it like we've been approaching all our games recently with the right attitude, plenty of commitment and determination.

"If we have that I'll be happy and hopefully we'll get the right result."

With eight goals in their last three games scoring no longer appears to be a concern for Tait, whose loan signing of Newcastle striker Richard Offiong looks to have added an extra edge to the Quakers attack.

"We've been taking our chances very well, which has been very pleasing but we've got to make sure we do this week in, week out," said Tait.

"We did have a bit of a lean spell but I was always confident the players would come through that.

"We were playing well enough, creating enough chances and we knew they would start going in eventually and that's what's happened.

"Obviously the addition of Richard Offiong has added a bit of pace to the front line and that's helped.

"All in all I'm quite happy with the way things are going at the moment."

Undefeated in four games, Tait believes his next task is to make sure he gets the players to sustain their run.

"The hard thing for us now is to keep this run going," said Tait.

"We need to be consistent and if we can do that then we should continue to do very well.

"I can't fault the lads for effort at the moment.

"I'm delighted to be working with such a great bunch.

"It's been a pleasure being involved with them all."

Tait has made no secret of his desire to land the manager's role on a permanent basis, although he remains typically open-minded about his prospects.

"If I get the job then fair enough but if I don't then I will have to accept that," said Tait.

"In the meantime I will continue doing the job to the best of my ability."

On-loan goalkeeper Michael Ingham is expected to earn a recall to the side after missing last week's FA Cup win over Stevenage after Sunderland refused him permission to play.

Despite fully recovering from a rib injury, defender Stuart Whitehead may again have to settle for a place on the bench with Matt Clarke continuing alongside skipper Craig Liddle.

Danny Mellanby, who was on target for the reserves in midweek, will keep his place on the bench with fellow striker Ian Clark.

Hull City boss Peter Taylor is without defender Damien Delaney, who serves a one-match ban, leaving Andy Holt and Shaun Smith competing for the vacant left-back spot.

Taylor could hand a debut to new signing Daniel Webb, who arrived on a free transfer from Southend on Thursday.

Defender Marc Joseph could make his first start for the Tigers since signing from Peterborough last month.

Ryan Williams and Mike Edwards remain sidelined by injury.

Supporters are advised to arrive at the ground early. Turnstiles open at 12.30pm, while there will be a number of attractions including the City of Hull Pipe Band and appearances from 90 ex-Hull players.

A blessing from Reverend Allan Bagshawe and a lament by members of the Cottingham Pipe Band will close proceedings.

Read more about the Quakers here.