Hull City: October 2009 Archives

A Graham Alexander brace helps Burnley to a 2-0 win at Turf Moor but referee Mike Jones stole the show for all the wrong reasons.

Adam Pearson will be in the directors box at Burnley this afternoon, ahead of his official return as chairman of Hull City on Monday.

Hull boss Phil Brown looks likely to be without keeper Boaz Myhill and record signing Jimmy Bullard for the clash at Burnley.

Phil Brown takes his troops to Burnley on Saturday knowing one more defeat could cost him his job as manager of Hull City.

Hull boss Phil Brown says the players are a million per-cent behind him despite the resignation of Paul Duffen.

Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson has quit his role at the club and is expected to return to Hull as their new chief.

Phil Brown remains the Hull manager, but with the imminent departure of chairman Paul Duffen, his long term future appears unclear.

Hull City have dismissed media reports manager Phil Brown has been sacked.

Phil Brown is no longer the manager of Hull City according to reports but the news has yet to be confirmed by the club.

As Jimmy Bullard races to be fit for the Burnley clash, Phil Brown has defended his decision to play him in the reserves.

Hull boss Phil Brown says there is a way back into his first-team plans for striker Jozy Altidore despite his disciplinary blunder.

Hull boss Phil Brown is keeping his fingers crossed that Jimmy Bullard will be fit to face Burnley at Turf Moor next weekend.

Hull City boss Phil Brown claims the Tigers are still capable of staying in the Premier League despite having won twice all season.

Phil Brown has allayed fears Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard missed the goalless draw with Portsmouth because of more knee trouble.

Hull boss Phil Brown admits home form is crucial as he looks to rebuild his side while keeping the Tigers in the Premier League.

Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard could start against Portsmouth on Saturday after coming off the bench at Fulham.

Experienced City midfielder Bryan Hughes has dropped down into the Championship after agreeing to join Nigel Clough's Derby on loan.

Hull's record signing Jimmy Bullard has declared himself fit and ready to play for 90 minutes against Portsmouth on Saturday.

Hull midfielder Richard Garcia is hoping to push his way back into the side after recovering from a knee injury.

Hull boss Phil Brown says the club must make the KC Stadium a fortress if they are to survive their second Premier League season.

Tigers boss Phil Brown is looking for more quality from his team in the attacking third after City drew another blank at Fulham.

Phil Brown has identified Jimmy Bullard as just the type of character Hull City need after he faced the Fulham boo boys last night.

Goals in either half from Bobby Zamora and Diomansy Kamara gave Fulham a deserved three points against Hull at Craven Cottage.

Kevin Kilbane says he will continue to play as a centre-back for as long as Phil Brown wants in order to help Hull's cause.

Hull will hand a late fitness test to Jimmy Bullard but the midfielder is likely to start on the bench against his former club Fulham.

Aarhus have issued a hands-off warning to Hull City as the Premier League strugglers weigh up a move for midfielder Jakob Poulsen.

Phil Brown claims Hull City can help Jozy Altidore stay a part of the USA side for next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.

Tigers boss Phil Brown has paid tribute to work ethic of Hull City's Brazilian forward Geovanni in recent weeks.

Hull will be checking to see if Jimmy Bullard's knee shows any kind of reaction after his latest run out for the reserves.

Hull's Stephen Hunt has described his club and country team-mate Kevin Kilbane as 'outstanding'.

Hull boss Phil Brown has admitted he is tempted to hand Jimmy Bullard a return against Fulham on Monday but says he will be cautious.

Hull's United States international Jozy Altidore believes he is starting to gel with the side and predicts better things to come.

Hull skipper Ian Ashbee has backed Nick Barmby after he was handed the captains armband due to Ashbee's injury.

Jimmy Bullard's world famous knee surgeon Dr Richard Steadman is backing the midfielder to return stronger than ever before.

Hull striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink hopes to score enough goals for Hull to blast his way to the World Cup with Holland.

Hull are set for another boost on the injury front as striker Richard Garcia has targeted a return to the first team this month.

Hull striker Geovanni has pledged his long term future to the club despite offers to return home to Brazil.

Hull have been handed a massive boost on the injury front with the news that Jimmy Bullard came through a reserve match unscathed.

Hull boss Phil Brown will be keeping his fingers crossed tonight as record signing Jimmy Bullard returns for the reserves.

Hull City are set to fight it out with Premier League rivals Wolves and Aston Villa for the signature of defender Sol Campbell.

Phil Brown feels Hull's next five matches will 'define our season' after they secured a vital 2-1 win against Wigan on Saturday.

Hull eased the pressure on boss Phil Brown after collecting their third win of 2009 against an inconsistent Wigan outfit.

Hull boss Phil Brown will check the fitness of defender Steven Mouyokolo ahead of the clash with Wigan as he pushes for a return.

Hull's new skipper Nick Barmby has tried to rally the troops ahead of the crucial clash with Wigan at the KC Stadium.

Hull boss Phil Brown has caused something of a shock by naming 35-year-old Nick Barmby as the new skipper.

Hull boss Phil Brown has defended the hard line taken with the players following their defeat to Liverpool last week.

A Graham Alexander brace helps Burnley to a 2-0 win at Turf Moor but referee Mike Jones stole the show for all the wrong reasons.

Adam Pearson will be in the directors box at Burnley this afternoon, ahead of his official return as chairman of Hull City on Monday.

Hull boss Phil Brown looks likely to be without keeper Boaz Myhill and record signing Jimmy Bullard for the clash at Burnley.

Phil Brown takes his troops to Burnley on Saturday knowing one more defeat could cost him his job as manager of Hull City.

Hull boss Phil Brown says the players are a million per-cent behind him despite the resignation of Paul Duffen.

Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson has quit his role at the club and is expected to return to Hull as their new chief.

Phil Brown remains the Hull manager, but with the imminent departure of chairman Paul Duffen, his long term future appears unclear.

Hull City have dismissed media reports manager Phil Brown has been sacked.

Phil Brown is no longer the manager of Hull City according to reports but the news has yet to be confirmed by the club.

As Jimmy Bullard races to be fit for the Burnley clash, Phil Brown has defended his decision to play him in the reserves.

Hull boss Phil Brown says there is a way back into his first-team plans for striker Jozy Altidore despite his disciplinary blunder.

Hull boss Phil Brown is keeping his fingers crossed that Jimmy Bullard will be fit to face Burnley at Turf Moor next weekend.

Hull City boss Phil Brown claims the Tigers are still capable of staying in the Premier League despite having won twice all season.

Phil Brown has allayed fears Hull midfielder Jimmy Bullard missed the goalless draw with Portsmouth because of more knee trouble.

Hull boss Phil Brown admits home form is crucial as he looks to rebuild his side while keeping the Tigers in the Premier League.