Hull City: May 2009 Archives

Hull striker Michael Bridges is expected to leave the club over the summer and join up with Carlisle.

Phil Brown has already targeted his summer purchases and claims to have players with proven Premiership experience in his sights.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is to renew his interest in Everton's Nigerian international striker Victor Anichebe over the summer.

Hull City striker Craig Fagan has warned the club they must invest in new players in order to avoid another battle against the drop.

Chairman Paul Duffen has promised to hand Phil Brown money to improve his Hull squad after their achievement of avoiding relegation.

Michael Turner has given Hull an early summer boost by pledging his long-term future to the Tigers.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says survival in the Premiership is a just reward for their efforts throughout the season.

Hull City skipper Ian Ashbee should be fit for the start of next season in the Premiership following a knee injury.

Darron Gibson's wonder strike gave United all three points against Hull, who survived relegation thanks to results elsewhere.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared by the FA of all charges, including spitting, relating to the Hull City clash.

Hull will be without skipper Ian Ashbee for their crucial encounter with Manchester United which will decide their Premiership status.

Nick Barmby is reportedly close to agreeing a new one-year deal with Hull after working his way back into the first-team plans.

Paul Duffen insists that he is fully behind Phil Brown and indicated that Brown will remain in charge even if Hull are relegated.

Hull City duo Kevin Kilbane and Caleb Folan have both been selected for the Republic of Ireland squad to face Nigeria.

George Boateng has denied the public dressing down at half time against Manchester City on Boxing Day is the cause of their demise.

Hull midfielder Kevin Kilbane says the side have the confidence and the ability to handle the pressure of the coming weekend.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has accused a member of the Hull City bench of trying to get Kevin Davies booked on Saturday.

Hull City earned a precious point in their fight against relegation to lift them out of the bottom three going into the final weekend.

Phil Brown has labelled Hull's clash at Bolton as the most 'important' in the club's history and is urging them to go for the win.

Hull have been hit by the news Bernard Mendy will miss Saturday's crucial showdown at Bolton with a broken toe.

Bernard Mendy is not expecting any favours from old club Bolton this weekend after warning the Tigers it's a must-win game.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen has insisted boss Phil Brown will not be sacked even if the Tigers are relegated this season.

Carlisle boss Greg Abbott says talks over a permanent deal for Hull striker Michael Bridges have yet to take place.

Hull boss Phil Brown has admitted the pressure of being in a Premier League relegation scrap has affected him.

Phil Brown has called on his Hull squad to save themselves from relegation and not to rely on other teams slipping up.

Phil Brown says he is still confident Hull City will avoid relegation this season despite Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Stoke.

Goals from Liam Lawrence and Ricardo Fuller secutred Stoke's Premier League safety and left Hull in real danger of going down.

Phil Brown says Hull cannot dwell on Ian Ashbee's season-ending injury while Craig Fagan and Bernard Mendy could return to face Stoke.

Phil Brown has told his Hull players to boost their survival hopes by doing themselves a favour and pick up three points against Stoke.

Reserve team boss Trevor Morgan feels Hull's young-hope Ryan Kendall is not yet ready for his first-team chance.

George Boateng believes three more points will be enough for Hull to avoid relegation and he feels they can get them against Stoke.

George Boateng claims Hull's home clash against Stoke on Saturday is a bigger match than last season's play-off final at Wembley.

Hull have been boosted by the news skipper Ian Ashbee has not suffered a serious knee injury and may play before the end of the season.

Hull boss Phil Brown believes the defeat to Aston Villa was an 'opportunity missed' by the Tigers.

Phil Brown has played down the fall out between Geovanni and Daniel Cousin saying it was nothing more than a 'discussion'.

John Carew's strike gave Aston Villa their first win in 10 league games to condemn relegation-threatened Hull to another defeat.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called on his players to grasp the moment tonight and gain an advantage over their relegation rivals.

Hull defender Michael Turner has hinted he will leave the club if they fail in their efforts to stay in the Premiership.

Hull City will pull further clear of the drop zone if they can extend Aston Villa's winless streak to thirteen on Monday night.

Tigers captain Ian Ashbee returns from a two-match ban but Hull City are without suspended Caleb Folan at Aston Villa on Monday.

Michael Turner believes Hull City's fate still lies in their own hands and claims their team spirit will keep them up.

Hull midfielder George Boateng hopes the Aston Villa fans give him a hostile reception when he returns to Villa Park on Monday night.

Hull boss Phil Brown says the team will not be fazed if they are dragged into the bottom three ahead of Monday's clash with Aston Villa

Hull striker Michael Bridges is expected to leave the club over the summer and join up with Carlisle.

Phil Brown has already targeted his summer purchases and claims to have players with proven Premiership experience in his sights.

Hull City boss Phil Brown is to renew his interest in Everton's Nigerian international striker Victor Anichebe over the summer.

Hull City striker Craig Fagan has warned the club they must invest in new players in order to avoid another battle against the drop.

Chairman Paul Duffen has promised to hand Phil Brown money to improve his Hull squad after their achievement of avoiding relegation.

Michael Turner has given Hull an early summer boost by pledging his long-term future to the Tigers.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says survival in the Premiership is a just reward for their efforts throughout the season.

Hull City skipper Ian Ashbee should be fit for the start of next season in the Premiership following a knee injury.

Darron Gibson's wonder strike gave United all three points against Hull, who survived relegation thanks to results elsewhere.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared by the FA of all charges, including spitting, relating to the Hull City clash.

Hull will be without skipper Ian Ashbee for their crucial encounter with Manchester United which will decide their Premiership status.

Nick Barmby is reportedly close to agreeing a new one-year deal with Hull after working his way back into the first-team plans.

Paul Duffen insists that he is fully behind Phil Brown and indicated that Brown will remain in charge even if Hull are relegated.

Hull City duo Kevin Kilbane and Caleb Folan have both been selected for the Republic of Ireland squad to face Nigeria.

George Boateng has denied the public dressing down at half time against Manchester City on Boxing Day is the cause of their demise.

Hull midfielder Kevin Kilbane says the side have the confidence and the ability to handle the pressure of the coming weekend.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has accused a member of the Hull City bench of trying to get Kevin Davies booked on Saturday.

Hull City earned a precious point in their fight against relegation to lift them out of the bottom three going into the final weekend.