Hull City: March 2009 Archives

Keeper extends deal

Hull have given goalkeeper Tony Warner permission to stay at Leicester on loan for the remainder of the season.

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Fitness race for striker

Hull striker Daniel Cousin is in a race against time to be fit for the crunch clash with Portsmouth at the KC stadium this weekend.

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Tigers to submit spitting evidence

As Hull prepare their evidence for the FA on the Cesc Fabregas spitting incident, Paul Duffen has again said an apology would suffice.

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Hull star looking for early return

Jimmy Bullard is set to defy doctors by coming back three months early from knee surgery which should have kept him out until December.

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Windass role perfect - boss

Chairman Paul Duffen believes Hull have found the perfect job for Dean Windass in bringing on the youngsters.

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Brown waits on stars

Hull boss Phil Brown faces an anxious wait over Kamil Zayatte after he was declared fit to play for Guinea despite a knee problem.

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Striker returns

Hull fans' favourite Dean Windass has returned to the club but will not be eligible to play until after the season is over.

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Bullard looks ahead

Hull's record signing Jimmy Bullard has admitted he is already counting down the days to when he can return to action for the side.

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Tigers not dropping spit fight

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says the club will pursue their spitting allegations but admits they could drop it if the Gunners apologise.

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Injury boost for Hull

Hull are set for a massive boost on the injury front with the return to training of Dutch midfielder George Boateng.

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Brown on Gardner injury

Hull boss Phil Brown has described the back injury that will finish the season for Anthony Gardner as 'cruel'.

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Duo linked with exit

Adelaide United are keen to take Richard Garcia from Hull and there is also interest in Nicky Featherstone according to reports.

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Gardner's world hit by injury

Hull centre-half Anthony Gardner will not play again this season after fracturing four vertebrae in his back.

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Defender close to call

Defender Michael Turner is on the verge of an England call up after officials checked on his fitness prior to announcing the squad.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Hull City

Ben Watson's late winner sees Steve Bruce's Wigan side climb into 7th place and stay on target for a European berth next season.

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FT:Wigan 1-0 Hull: Watson's late winner sends Wigan into 7th place and in position for a Europa League spot next season.

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Hull: (82mins) Hull fail to clear a corner and Watson pounces to lift the ball over the keeper from 10 yds.

HT:Wigan 0-0 Hull: Wigan have had much the better of the possession and chances but it's still goalless at the interval.

LINE UP: Duke, Ricketts, Zayatte, Turner, Dawson, Mendy, Marney, Kilbane, Geovanni, Manucho, Fagan

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Bramble, Boyce, Figueroa, Watson, Brown, Scharner, N'Zogbia, Rodallego, Mido

Defender's race to be fit

Phil Brown will give Anthony Gardner a late fitness test before the clash at Wigan on Sunday after he picked up a back injury.

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Boss eyes Barmby fitness

Hull boss Phil Brown says they need to wrap Nicky Barmby up in cotton wool between matches in order to get the best from him.

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Brown warned over future

Hull boss Phil Brown has escaped a touchline ban and instead has been fined £2,500 and warned about his future behaviour.

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Gunners defeat a spur to Tigers

Hull boss Phil Brown believes the controversy from their FA Cup exit to Arsenal and the spitting row will spur them on for the run-in.

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Duffen expects Brown ban

Paul Duffen is expecting a touchline ban for boss Phil Brown when he faces the FA today and Brian Horton is ready to step in.

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Boss' player plea

A livid Phil Brown has asked his players to bring the fiery spirit they showed in defeat to Arsenal to the final nine league matches.

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Fabregas denies Hull allegations

Cesc Fabregas has issued a statement denying that he spat at Hull assistant Brian Horton following Arsenal's FA Cup win.

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FT:Arsenal 2-1 Hull: Late goals from van Persie and Gallas, who looked offside, put Arsenal through to the FA Cup semi-final.

GOAL:Arsenal 2-1 Hull: (84mins) William Gallas' header gives Arsenal the lead late on but Hull are furious as he looked offside.

GOAL:Arsenal 1-1 Hull: (74mins) Robin van Persie finally brings Arsenal level after good work from Nicklas Bendtner.

HT:Arsenal 0-1 Hull: Nick Barmby's deflected early strike gives the Tigers a surprise advantage at the break at Arsenal.

GOAL:Arsenal 0-1 Hull: (12mins) Nick Barmby's volley, which deflected off Johan Djourou, gives Hull a shock early lead.

LINE UP: Myhill, Ricketts, Gardner, Zayatte, Dawson, Ashbee, Barmby, Geovanni, Fagan, Manucho, Halmosi.

LINE UP: Fabianski, Sagna, Gallas, Djourou, Gibbs, Walcott, Song Billong, Diaby, Vela, Arshavin, Van Persie.

Cup cheers Tigers

Hull boss Phil Brown says the FA Cup has provided the side with some welcome relief from the trials of the Premiership.

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Duo out of Cup clash

Hull boss Phil Brown will be without both Kevin Kilbane and Dean Marney for tonight's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Arsenal.

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Cup glory looms - striker

Hull striker Geovanni says the side can reach their first FA Cup semi-final since 1930 by beating Arsenal on Tuesday.

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Point good enough - boss

Hull boss Phil Brown was happy with a point against Newcastle and says half the Premiership are still in a fight against the drop.

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Hull City 1-1 Newcastle United

The points were shared at the KC Stadium as Hull and Newcastle failed to pull themselves away from the relegation zone.

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FT:Hull 1-1 Newcastle: A nervy game of few chances with both teams content to take a point in the end

HT:Hull 1-1 Newcastle: Hull will count themselves unlucky to have lost the lead and Newcastle need to improve in the second half

GOAL:Hull 1-1 Newcastle: (38mins) Nicky Butt's cross is guided into the net from six yards out by Steven Taylor

GOAL:Hull 1-0 Newcastle: (8mins) Geovanni has a free header from Fagan's cross and gives the home side the lead

LINE UP: Harper, Steven Taylor, Coloccini, Bassong, Jose Enrique, Smith, Butt, Geremi, Gutierrez, Owen, Martins

LINE UP: Duke, Ricketts, Turner, Gardner, Kilbane, Mendy, Ashbee, Zayatte, Geovanni, Fagan, Cousin

Defender boost for Brown

Hull City defender Andy Dawson is back from suspension but Dean Marney is banned for the visit of Newcastle tomorrow.

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Tigers eye targets

Hull chairman Paul Duffen has already targeted proven stars from abroad as he looks to strengthen the squad in the summer.

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Two more will do it - Duffen

Hull chairman Paul Duffen believes just two more wins from their last 10 games will be enough to secure their Premiership status.

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Tigers fitness boost

Hull defender Michael Turner should be fit to face Newcastle in the massive relegation six pointer this weekend.

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Brown praised by Geo

Hull's Brazilian play maker Geovanni has publicly thanked boss Phil Brown for sticking by him despite their recent fall out.

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Gardner looks ahead

Hull defender Anthony Gardner says the side can take great confidence into the season run in after beating Fulham on Wednesday.

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Striker staying at Oldham

Hull striker Dean Windass has denied that he will not play for Oldham again after being upset by being on the bench on Monday.

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Players challenged by boss

Hull boss Phil Brown has challenged his side to use their fortunate win over Fulham as a launch pad for the remainder of the season.

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Striker ready for take off

Hull boss Phil Brown claims there is more to come from on-loan striker Manucho after his first goal for the club at Fulham.

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Fulham 0-1 Hull City

Fulham's fine home record was shattered by a late goal from Hull substitute Manucho, who earned the visitors a crucial three points.

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Fulham 0-1 Hull City

Manucho scored a dramatic last-minute goal to ensure Hull took the points away from the Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 0-1 Hull:Fulham don't deserve this but Hull's resilience pays off, late, late substitutes combine to sink the hosts but it should have been Fulham's.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Hull: (90mins)Heartbreak for Fulham, great run from Garcia who plays in Manucho to slot home from close range!

HT:Fulham 0-0 Hull:Fulham on top but struggling to find a final ball with Zamora on form as Hull look limp in attack and clueless in terms of creativity.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Davies, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey, Johnson, Zamora

LINE UP: Duke, Zayatte, Turner, Gardner, Kilbane, Mendy, Ashbee, Ricketts, Geovanni, Fagan, Cousin

Brown's plea to players

Hull boss Phil Brown says the Tigers season starts now as he prepares to take on Fulham and try and end their winless run.

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Trio face late tests

Hull have doubts over skipper Ian Ashbee, Craig Fagan and Micheal Turner for tonight's vital clash away at Fulham.

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Keeper linked with Tigers switch

Hull boss Phil Brown is said to be on the trail of Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyeama but faces a battle with Wigan for his services.

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Brown looks ahead

Boss Phil Brown says Hull will be in a positive frame of mind when they travel to Fulham on Wednesday despite recent setbacks.

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Brown ready for challenge

Hull boss Phil Brown says he now faces the biggest test of his managerial career as Hull's slide down the table continues.

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Geo faces fine

Hull boss Phil Brown says Geovanni still has a future at the club despite facing a hefty club fine for his display of petulance.

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Hull City 1-2 Blackburn Rovers

Two goals in two minutes gave Blackburn a hard-earned 2-1 win over Hull at the KC Stadium

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FT:Hull 1-2 Blackburn: Blackburn hold on to claim their 1st away win under Allardyce thanks to goals from Warnock and Andrews.

GOAL:Hull 1-2 Blackburn: (78mins) Corner into the Blackburn box and Ashbee strikes to bring Hull back into the game.

HT:Hull 0-2 Blackburn: Two goals in a minute first from Warnock, then from Andrews and Hull are in big trouble.

GOAL:Hull 0-2 Blackburn: (34mins) Andrews taps home Warnock's cross and it's two goals in a minute for Blackburn.

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Blackburn: (33mins) Duke fumbles and Warnock bundles it home to give the visitors the lead with a soft goal.

LINE UP: Robinson, Ooijer, Nelsen, Samba, Givet, Diouf, Grella, Andrews, Warnock, Pedersen, Roque Santa Cruz

LINE UP: Duke, Doyle, Turner, Zayatte, Dawson, Mendy, Ashbee, Marney, Kilbane, Geovanni, Garcia

Keeper extends deal

Hull have given goalkeeper Tony Warner permission to stay at Leicester on loan for the remainder of the season.

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Fitness race for striker

Hull striker Daniel Cousin is in a race against time to be fit for the crunch clash with Portsmouth at the KC stadium this weekend.

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Tigers to submit spitting evidence

As Hull prepare their evidence for the FA on the Cesc Fabregas spitting incident, Paul Duffen has again said an apology would suffice.

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Hull star looking for early return

Jimmy Bullard is set to defy doctors by coming back three months early from knee surgery which should have kept him out until December.

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Windass role perfect - boss

Chairman Paul Duffen believes Hull have found the perfect job for Dean Windass in bringing on the youngsters.

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Brown waits on stars

Hull boss Phil Brown faces an anxious wait over Kamil Zayatte after he was declared fit to play for Guinea despite a knee problem.

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Striker returns

Hull fans' favourite Dean Windass has returned to the club but will not be eligible to play until after the season is over.

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Bullard looks ahead

Hull's record signing Jimmy Bullard has admitted he is already counting down the days to when he can return to action for the side.

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Tigers not dropping spit fight

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says the club will pursue their spitting allegations but admits they could drop it if the Gunners apologise.

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Injury boost for Hull

Hull are set for a massive boost on the injury front with the return to training of Dutch midfielder George Boateng.

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Brown on Gardner injury

Hull boss Phil Brown has described the back injury that will finish the season for Anthony Gardner as 'cruel'.

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Duo linked with exit

Adelaide United are keen to take Richard Garcia from Hull and there is also interest in Nicky Featherstone according to reports.

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Gardner's world hit by injury

Hull centre-half Anthony Gardner will not play again this season after fracturing four vertebrae in his back.

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Defender close to call

Defender Michael Turner is on the verge of an England call up after officials checked on his fitness prior to announcing the squad.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Hull City

Ben Watson's late winner sees Steve Bruce's Wigan side climb into 7th place and stay on target for a European berth next season.

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FT:Wigan 1-0 Hull: Watson's late winner sends Wigan into 7th place and in position for a Europa League spot next season.

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Hull: (82mins) Hull fail to clear a corner and Watson pounces to lift the ball over the keeper from 10 yds.

HT:Wigan 0-0 Hull: Wigan have had much the better of the possession and chances but it's still goalless at the interval.

LINE UP: Duke, Ricketts, Zayatte, Turner, Dawson, Mendy, Marney, Kilbane, Geovanni, Manucho, Fagan

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Bramble, Boyce, Figueroa, Watson, Brown, Scharner, N'Zogbia, Rodallego, Mido

Defender's race to be fit

Phil Brown will give Anthony Gardner a late fitness test before the clash at Wigan on Sunday after he picked up a back injury.

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Boss eyes Barmby fitness

Hull boss Phil Brown says they need to wrap Nicky Barmby up in cotton wool between matches in order to get the best from him.

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Brown warned over future

Hull boss Phil Brown has escaped a touchline ban and instead has been fined £2,500 and warned about his future behaviour.

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Gunners defeat a spur to Tigers

Hull boss Phil Brown believes the controversy from their FA Cup exit to Arsenal and the spitting row will spur them on for the run-in.

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Duffen expects Brown ban

Paul Duffen is expecting a touchline ban for boss Phil Brown when he faces the FA today and Brian Horton is ready to step in.

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