Hull City: September 2009 Archives

Hull are hoping to wrap up a deal for Sol Campbell in January as Phil Brown looks to plug his leaky defence.

Phil Brown has confirmed that Jimmy Bullard could make his long-awaited return to action for Hull at former club Fulham on October 19.

West Brom have ruled out the possibility of Abdoulaye Meite leaving after Hull were linked with a January loan move.

Middlesbrough have been hit with a blow on the injury front as on loan striker Caleb Folan has suffered a hamstring pull.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen claims any speculation about Phil Brown's position at the club is mischief-making in the media.

City chairman Paul Duffen has again defended boss Phil Brown and insisted he will be given time to put things right.

Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick as Liverpool piled on more agony for out-of-form Hull City, who were hit for six at Anfield.

Defensive duo Anthony Gardner and Ibrahima Sonko could return for struggling Hull City's daunting trip to Liverpool on Saturday.

Hull have been boosted by the news Brazilian forward Geovanni has signed a new two-year contract at the KC Stadium.

Chairman Paul Duffen says Premier League survival is Hull's 'only objective' and slammed fans' calls for him to sack boss Phil Brown.

Three emerging youngsters are being singled out for praise by veteran Nick Barmby in the wake of City's Carling Cup defeat to Everton.

George Boateng is adamant that Hull's players are determined to start winning games in order to ensure Phil Brown remains in his job.

George Boateng and Craig Fagan are set to be handed a start in Hull's Carling Cup third-round clash with Everton at the KC Stadium.

Phil Brown has admitted Jimmy Bullard's return for Hull could be put back to mid-October to avoid a recurrence of his knee problem.

Phil Brown has revealed that Hull are 'very close' to tying Brazilian playmaker Geovanni down to a new contract at the KC Stadium.

Boaz Myhill will not criticise Hull fans for booing the side after the Birmingham loss, but says they are working hard to get it right.

Phil Brown says the pressure is growing on him and his Hull players after the defeat to Birmingham but he is confident he can lift it.

Birmingham condemned Hull to another defeat to put an end to their away day blues with a narrow victory at the KC Stadium.

Jimmy Bullard will miss the clash with Birmingham on Saturday but the Hull midfielder is now very close to a comeback.

Hull defender Nathan Doyle has been snapped up by Barnsley on a three-month loan deal.

Paul Duffen has confirmed that several of Hull's current first-team squad will be leaving the KC Stadium on loan later this month.

Hull have rubbished a report claiming they are struggling financially after a delay in submitting their accounts for 2008.

Hull boss Phil Brown believes the new laws about homegrown players will be detrimental to the overall quality of the Premiership.

Caleb Folan will officially sign for Middlesbrough on Friday in a three month loan deal which should become permanent in January.

George Boateng's impressive display and goal in Hull reserves' 2-0 win against Everton on Monday will boost his first-team chances.

Phil Brown has been impressed with how 'sharp' Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink looks and hinted he will start for Hull against Birmingham.

Hull City's Paul McShane says the side must be able to take the positives from the heavy defeat at Sunderland.

Hull boss Phil Brown has called on his defence to make an immediate improvement when they take on Birmingham City this weekend.

Caleb Folan and Daniel Cousin look set to leave Hull on loan with Folan heading to Middlesbrough while Cousin will join Newcastle.

Sunderland capitalised on shocking defensive lapses from Hull to run out 4-1 winners in what was a fairly even contest on Wearside.

Phil Brown has confirmed that he will not be offering Brazilian trialist Glauber Berti a contract with Hull City.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is set to make his Hull debut at Sunderland while Jozy Altidore and Caleb Folan will fight it out to start.

Despite being linked with a move away from Hull, striker Daniel Cousin says he is happy to see out his contract at the KC Stadium.

Hull striker Caleb Folan is an early injury doubt for the clash with Sunderland after picking up a head wound on international duty.

Hull are believed to be close to strengthening their backline with the capture of Brazilian defender Glauber Berti on a free transfer.

It's understood the race to sign Dutch ace Bolo Zenden, who is a free agent, is now a two-way battle between Hull and Burnley.

Fraizer Campbell has laughed off speculation linking him with a move to Hull and has pledged his future to Sunderland.

Cardiff are still in the race to sign Hull striker Daniel Cousin who's future at the KC Stadium appears to be in limbo.

Hull are said to be considering an offer for former Dutch international Boudewijn Zenden, who is a free agent after leaving Marseille.

Hull boss Phil Brown is one of a number of managers who is said to be interested in Sheffield United defender Mathew Kilgallon.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink has confirmed he did hold talks with rival clubs before finally deciding to join Hull.

Chairman Paul Duffen is confident that new signing Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will score vital survival goals for Hull this season.

Phil Brown described Boaz Myhill as a 'Premier League goalkeeper' after he signed a new three-year contract with Hull.

Cardiff are being linked with a swoop to take Hull City's out-of-favour forward Daniel Cousin on loan when the window opens next week.

Hull City have completed the signing of out-of-contract Dutch striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink on a two-year contract.

Hull City are reportedly close to the signing of out-of-contract Dutch striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink on a free transfer.

Marlon Harewood's agent says he isn't sure why the Aston Villa striker's move to Hull fell through after the two clubs agreed a deal.

Daniel Cousin branded Hull City 'bizarre and illogical' just moments before his proposed loan move to Burnley fell through.

Hull manager Phil Brown is convinced new signing Ibrahima Sonko of Stoke can fill the void vacated by Michael Turner.

Stoke City have allowed defender Ibrahima Sonko to move to Premier League rivals Hull City on a season-long loan.

It's understood that Marlon Harewood has emerged as a transfer deadline day target for Hull City and Newcastle United.

Hull are expected to be busy on transfer deadline day as they target Matthew Kilgallon and Bolo Zenden as well as a new striker.

Hull are hoping to wrap up a deal for Sol Campbell in January as Phil Brown looks to plug his leaky defence.

Phil Brown has confirmed that Jimmy Bullard could make his long-awaited return to action for Hull at former club Fulham on October 19.

West Brom have ruled out the possibility of Abdoulaye Meite leaving after Hull were linked with a January loan move.

Middlesbrough have been hit with a blow on the injury front as on loan striker Caleb Folan has suffered a hamstring pull.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen claims any speculation about Phil Brown's position at the club is mischief-making in the media.

City chairman Paul Duffen has again defended boss Phil Brown and insisted he will be given time to put things right.

Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick as Liverpool piled on more agony for out-of-form Hull City, who were hit for six at Anfield.

Defensive duo Anthony Gardner and Ibrahima Sonko could return for struggling Hull City's daunting trip to Liverpool on Saturday.

Hull have been boosted by the news Brazilian forward Geovanni has signed a new two-year contract at the KC Stadium.

Chairman Paul Duffen says Premier League survival is Hull's 'only objective' and slammed fans' calls for him to sack boss Phil Brown.

Three emerging youngsters are being singled out for praise by veteran Nick Barmby in the wake of City's Carling Cup defeat to Everton.