Hull City: April 2009 Archives

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says he is confident the club will survive the drop but if the worse was to happen they are prepared.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called for a siege mentality from his players to prove their critics wrong and survive in the Premiership.

Hull boss Phil Brown is set to turn to Daniel Cousin for the clash at Aston Villa claiming his experience will be 'priceless'.

Hull City's Wayne Brown has completed a permanent switch to Leicester City and signed a two year deal with the League One champions.

Hull striker Caleb Folan admits he let himself down against Liverpool but claims he did not mean to kick Martin Skrtel.

Hull boss Phil Brown was happy with the level of performance against Liverpool and wants the side to repeat that in the final games.

Dirk Kuyt scored twice as Liverpool returned to the top of the table but they were made to work hard by the 10 men of Hull.

Hull boss Phil Brown will give striker Daniel Cousin until the last minute to prove his fitness for the clash with Liverpool.

Cesc Fabregas has been charged with improper conduct by the FA following allegations he spat at Hull assistant Brian Horton.

Hull veteran Nick Barmby is looking for the side to rediscover their fearless streak against Liverpool on Saturday.

Hull's Dutch midfielder George Boateng has promised the fans the players are trying their hardest and they do care about the club.

Hull's record signing Jimmy Bullard has ruled out leaving the club if they were to be relegated from the Premiership.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called on his players to have 'no fear' when it comes to playing Liverpool this weekend.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is set to turn to striker Daniel Cousin for the clash with Liverpool this weekend.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is backing his side to rediscover their scoring touch and find the goals to beat the drop.

Hull's Dutch ace George Boateng says he has seen enough passion in the Tigers side to believe they will escape the drop this season.

Hull boss Phil Brown says the club's destiny is still in their own hands despite slipping to another Premiership defeat.

Djibril Cisse's first-half strike was enough to earn Sunderland all three points in a vital victory over relegation rivals Hull City.

Hull will be desperate to avoid a 1,000th post-war league defeat when they travel to Sunderland for Saturday's relegation six-pointer.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen believes the return of midfielder George Boateng to the side will bring the experience they need to survive.

Hull boss Phil Brown is set to change his goalkeeper at Sunderland with Boaz Myhill coming in for Matt Duke in the vital clash.

Hull boss Phil Brown is to hand midfielder George Boateng a starting place in the middle of the park for the clash with Sunderland.

Hull boss Phil Brown says now is the time for cool heads as the season reaches it's nerve tingling climax.

Hull are set for a boost on the injury front as French midfielder Bernard Mendy should be fit for the crunch clash at Sunderland.

Hull boss Phil Brown has urged his players to believe in themselves as they face a battle to beat the drop following defeat at Boro.

Goals from Tuncay, Matthew Bates and Marlon King earned Middlesbrough a priceless three points as they saw off Hull at the Riverside.

Hull boss Phil Brown says he has no fear about striker Marlon King coming back to haunt him when the Tigers face Middlesbrough.

Phil Brown will have George Boateng available to face his old club Middlesbrough but he may have to settle for a substitutes role.

Hull defender Michael Turner is targeting six points from the next two matches to ensure Hull's safety this season.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called on his players to pile on the pressure on Middlesbrough on Saturday and silence the Riverside crowd.

Hull's Nick Barmby believes the side are showing the right fighting spirit to keep them in the Premiership.

Hull's Dutch midfield ace George Boateng looks set for a place on the bench against former club Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Hull striker Caleb Folan says the side must remain positive as they strive to reach safety in the relegation battle.

Hull boss Phil Brown is warning against complacency but believes a win at Boro next week would be a massive step towards safety.

Hull and Portsmouth played out a poor goalless draw at the KC Stadium, with Pompey reduced to ten men in the second half.

Phil Brown believes Hull City will need at least three more wins to guarantee their place in the Premier League next season.

Hull City will welcome back Ian Ashbee for the visit of Portsmouth but are unlikely to have Daniel Cousin available.

Hull boss Phil Brown says his players must concentrate solely on their performances as the relegation run in resumes this weekend.

Hull boss Phil Brown is determined that the Cesc Fabregas spitting row will not distract his side for the crucial run in.

Record signing Jimmy Bullard has promised to repay the fans for their support and says the club have not signed a 'wrong un'.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says he is confident the club will survive the drop but if the worse was to happen they are prepared.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called for a siege mentality from his players to prove their critics wrong and survive in the Premiership.

Hull boss Phil Brown is set to turn to Daniel Cousin for the clash at Aston Villa claiming his experience will be 'priceless'.

Hull City's Wayne Brown has completed a permanent switch to Leicester City and signed a two year deal with the League One champions.

Hull striker Caleb Folan admits he let himself down against Liverpool but claims he did not mean to kick Martin Skrtel.

Hull boss Phil Brown was happy with the level of performance against Liverpool and wants the side to repeat that in the final games.

Dirk Kuyt scored twice as Liverpool returned to the top of the table but they were made to work hard by the 10 men of Hull.

Hull boss Phil Brown will give striker Daniel Cousin until the last minute to prove his fitness for the clash with Liverpool.

Cesc Fabregas has been charged with improper conduct by the FA following allegations he spat at Hull assistant Brian Horton.

Hull veteran Nick Barmby is looking for the side to rediscover their fearless streak against Liverpool on Saturday.

Hull's Dutch midfielder George Boateng has promised the fans the players are trying their hardest and they do care about the club.

Hull's record signing Jimmy Bullard has ruled out leaving the club if they were to be relegated from the Premiership.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called on his players to have 'no fear' when it comes to playing Liverpool this weekend.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is set to turn to striker Daniel Cousin for the clash with Liverpool this weekend.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is backing his side to rediscover their scoring touch and find the goals to beat the drop.

Hull's Dutch ace George Boateng says he has seen enough passion in the Tigers side to believe they will escape the drop this season.

Hull boss Phil Brown says the club's destiny is still in their own hands despite slipping to another Premiership defeat.