Hull City: December 2008 Archives

Hull boss Phil Brown has admitted he was frustrated his side were not awarded a late penalty in the defeat against Aston Villa.

Kamil Zayatte's late own goal handed Aston Villa a fortunate 1-0 win at Hull to lift them into fourth position in the Premier League.

Defender Sam Ricketts is available following suspension to bolster the Hull defence ahead of Tuesday's home clash with Aston Villa.

Chairman Phil Duffen is refusing to panic after Hull's recent heavy defeats and he backed Phil Brown's on-pitch team-talk at Man City.

Phil Brown wants his Hull players to return to playing the 'ugly' style of football which helped them make a great start to the season.

Hull are reportedly weighing up a January window swoop for Rangers striker Nacho Novo and Inter Milan midfielder Olivier Dacourt.

Phil Brown has admitted that his Hull side must improve if they are to avoid undoing all their good work from earlier in the season.

Phil Brown has hinted that Hull City's Boxing Day defeat at Man City could change his January transfer window plans.

Five star Manchester City recorded their first win in nine attempts to move out of the bottom three to leave Hull shell-shocked.

Hull boss Phil Brown has denied reports he could swoop for Wigan defender Ryan Taylor and Egyptian striker Hosni Abd-Rabou.

The Football Association have asked Hull to explain why a plastic bottle was thrown at Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley on Saturday.

Phil Brown may have a shortage of left-sided defenders for Hull's trip to Man City as Andy Dawson is 50-50 and Sam Ricketts is banned.

Phil Brown says Hull are 'still ahead of schedule' as he reflected on the dismal 4-1 home defeat to Sunderland on Saturday.

Defender Michael Turner has confirmed that he aims to sign a new contract with Hull City in the very near future.

Hull City's five game unbeaten run came to an abrupt end at the hands of Sunderland who netted four for the second successive match.

Hull have revealed they are in contract talks with Michael Turner and Phil Brown believes a deal is close to being finalised.

Dean Windass says he happy to wait his turn and will try to establish himself in the Hull side when given the chance.

Hull boss Phil Brown has backed Bernard Mendy to push his way back into the French squad if he continues his current form.

Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has changed the season's goals by claiming European football is now the aim and not just survival.

Hull boss Phil Brown has rejected a January move for Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell because it will be "too complicated".

Hull chairman Paul Duffen has denied speculation that star defender Michael Turner will be sold during the January transfer window.

Andy Dawson is back in training and is in with a chance to play against Sunderland after being out of the side since early November.

Phil Brown has yet to decide who will replace on loan Paul McShane in the side to face Sunderland as he is ineligible to play.

Defender Bernard Mendy is aiming to secure a regular place in Phil Brown's Hull team after a good display in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool.

Hull City are set to complete a £2.5million deal for loan signing Kamil Zayatte in the January transfer window, according to his agent.

Hull boss Phil Brown has promised to be positive and go for the win when he takes his side to Liverpool on Saturday.

Hull will be in a fight with West Brom for the services of striker Aruna Dindane when the transfer window opens in January.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says he expects manager Phil Brown to be linked with any available Premiership post.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen claims that the side are in no rush to sort out a major bid for Wigan's Marlon King.

Marlon King's agent claims the striker will not be returning to Wigan in January or moving anywhere as he wants to stay with Hull.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says they are now looking up the Premiership table rather than concentrate on what going on beneath them.

Hull legend Dean Windass wants to carry on playing for at least two more years when his present contract ends in the summer.

Hull forward Nick Barmby says the club are determined to keep hold of boss Phil Brown despite repeated interest from Sunderland.

Hull forward Nick Barmby is determined to win himself a new deal at the club before his runs out at the end of the season.

Phil Brown has admitted he wants Hull to invest in better training facilities as he dreams of leading the club into Europe.

Three goals in five second half minutes saw Hull come from behind to stun ten man Middlesbrough and claim their first win in six games

Hull boss Phil Brown has warned his players he will not stand for any complacency even though they occupy sixth spot in the table.

Hull boss Phil Brown has reassured Tigers fans that he has no plans on walking out of the club to join Sunderland.

Phil Brown has targeted European qualification within two years following the tremendous first half of the season in the top flight.

Hull boss Phil Brown says December will be a crucial month for the Tigers and their season as a whole.

Hull's record signing Anthony Gardner is at least two weeks away from making a playing return to the Tigers side.

Phil Brown has warned Nick Barmby he will need to prove his fitness and earn a run in the side if he wants a new contract at Hull.

Marlon King admits he has no idea where his future lies amid speculation he will join Hull from Wigan permanently in the new year.

Hull City and West Brom are vying for the chance to sign Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann in January.

Hull boss Phil Brown has admitted he was frustrated his side were not awarded a late penalty in the defeat against Aston Villa.

Kamil Zayatte's late own goal handed Aston Villa a fortunate 1-0 win at Hull to lift them into fourth position in the Premier League.

Defender Sam Ricketts is available following suspension to bolster the Hull defence ahead of Tuesday's home clash with Aston Villa.

Chairman Phil Duffen is refusing to panic after Hull's recent heavy defeats and he backed Phil Brown's on-pitch team-talk at Man City.

Phil Brown wants his Hull players to return to playing the 'ugly' style of football which helped them make a great start to the season.

Hull are reportedly weighing up a January window swoop for Rangers striker Nacho Novo and Inter Milan midfielder Olivier Dacourt.

Phil Brown has admitted that his Hull side must improve if they are to avoid undoing all their good work from earlier in the season.

Phil Brown has hinted that Hull City's Boxing Day defeat at Man City could change his January transfer window plans.

Five star Manchester City recorded their first win in nine attempts to move out of the bottom three to leave Hull shell-shocked.

Hull boss Phil Brown has denied reports he could swoop for Wigan defender Ryan Taylor and Egyptian striker Hosni Abd-Rabou.