Hull City: March 2010 Archives

Jozy looking for opportunities

Hull's USA striker Jozy Altidore believes he is finally coming to terms with the pace and physicality of the Premier League.

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Double boost for Tigers

Iain Dowie is hopeful that he will be able to recall winger Stephen Hunt and defender Andy Dawson in time for the Stoke clash.

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Tiger return hopes

Hull's Ian Ashbee has not given up hope of playing his part in the Tigers survival battle between now and the end of the season.

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Magpies target Hull star

Newcastle have reportedly identified Hull star Jimmy Bullard as a top summer transfer target if, as expected, they secure promotion.

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Defender hoping for more action

Ibrahima Sonko is determined to play a part in Hull's survival bid after he was recalled by Iain Dowie for the win over Fulham.

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Trio eye French star

Steven Mouyokolo could be on his way out of Hull City this summer with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all eyeing his signature.

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Star ready to go Greek

Hull City playmaker Geovanni is in talks over a summer move to Greece after being warned about taking a 40 per cent pay cut.

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Hull City 2-0 Fulham

A penalty from Jimmy Bullard and a header from Craig Fagan gave Hull City a comfortable win over a disappointing Fulham side.

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FT:Hull 2-0 Fulham:A Bullard penalty and a Fagan header give Hull a comfortable two goal victory over a disappointing Fulham side.

GOAL:Hull 2-0 Fulham: (49mins)Marney crosses for Fagan who heads home form close range.

HT:Hull 1-0 Fulham:Bullard is the key man so far and his penalty gives Hull a one goal lead.

GOAL:Hull 1-0 Fulham: (17mins)Bullard powerfully dispatches a penalty won by Altidore.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Shorey, Hangeland, Baird, Konchesky, Riise, Smalling, Dikgacoi, Davies, Gera, Dempsey

LINE UP: Myhill, McShane, Mouyokolo, Sonko, Kilbane, Garcia, Boateng, Bullard, Marney, Fagan, Altidore

Jimmy ready to prove his worth

Jimmy Bullard has said that he is determined to repay the Hull fans' patience and 'show people up here what I can do' in the run-in.

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Tigers trio doubtful for Cottagers clash

Andy Dawson, Stephen Hunt and Liam Cooper are all major doubts as Iain Dowie formulates his team plans for Hull's visit of Fulham.

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Midfielder wants to start

Hull midfielder Seyi Olofinjana is desperate to get back into the starting line up for the clash with Fulham on Saturday.

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Crucial time ahead - Pearson

Chairman Adam Pearson has warned that the club faces its most important month in their history and has called for the fans backing.

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Race to be fit for duo

Iain Dowie is keeping his fingers crossed that both Stephen Hunt and Jozy Altidore recover from their knocks this week.

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Fitness worries mount

Iain Dowie is keeping his fingers crossed that Andy Dawson, Jozy Altidore and Amr Zaki will all be fit to face Fulham at the weekend.

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Brown return not impossible - Pearson

Chairman Adam Pearson has revealed that Phil Brown could still return as the Hull manager although he admits it is highly unlikely.

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Boss happy to be back

New boss Iain Dowie was delighted to be back in the managerial fold at the weekend despite suffering a last gasp defeat at Portsmouth.

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Boss' belief grows

New boss Iain Dowie claims he believes more than ever that Hull will escape the drop following their performance at Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth 3-2 Hull City

Portsmouth completed an amazing turnaround with two late goals to seal a 3-2 victory against Hull at Fratton Park.

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FT:Portsmouth 3-2 Hull:2 goals in 2 late minutes give Pompey an amazing turnaround victory over a dejected Hull side.

GOAL:Portsmouth 3-2 Hull: (89mins)Kanu completes a great turnaround to give Pompey the lead.

GOAL:Portsmouth 2-2 Hull: (88mins)O'Hara levels the scores with only minutes to go!

GOAL:Portsmouth 1-2 Hull: (73mins)Folan grabs his 2nd of the game to give Hull the lead.

HT:Portsmouth 1-1 Hull:Neither side will be happy with the scores all square at the break.

GOAL:Portsmouth 1-1 Hull: (37mins)Smith heads home from close range to level the scores.

GOAL:Portsmouth 0-1 Hull: (27mins)Fagan gives Hull the lead with a long range effort.

LINE UP: Myhill, McShane, Mendy, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Marney, Bullard, Kilbane, Folan, Fagan, Vennegoor of Hesselink

LINE UP: James, Mullins, Rocha, Hreidarsson, Belhadj, Smith, Mokoena, Wilson, O'Hara, Owusu-Abeyie, Piquionne

Midfielder out of Pompey clash

New Hull boss Iain Dowie will be without the suspended George Boateng for his first game in charge against Portsmouth.

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Pearson defends appointment

Hull chairman Adam Pearson has defended the appointment of Iain Dowie as the new manager and says he stands by his gamble.

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Unity key for Dowie

New Hull boss Iain Dowie says unity is the key and has called for dedication from the players to ensure they survive the drop.

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Dowie looks for Tigers' 'bouncebackability'

New Hull manager Iain Dowie says everyone at the KC Stadium has to be "positive" and keep a "cool head" if they are to stay up.

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Tigers land new boss

Hull have named Iain Dowie as their new manager and he is set to be handed a short term contract until the end of the season.

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Famous five linked to Hull

Hull are to name a new boss before the Portsmouth clash with Iain Dowie favourite and Mark Hughes and Gary Megson also in the frame.

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Exit upsets Brown

Hull's former boss Phil Brown says he is 'very very disappointed' to have been relieved of his managerial duties at the club.

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Brown axed at Tigers

Hull boss Phil Brown has been relieved from his managerial duties at the club and put him on gardening leave with immediate effect.

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Cairney hopes fade

Hull's hopes of persuading Tom Cairney to sign a new deal at the club look unlikely after Phil Brown was ordered not to contact him.

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Tigers wait on Zayatte results

Hull defender Kamil Zayatte could miss the remainder of the season after leaving the pitch on a stretcher in the loss to Arsenal.

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Hull City 1-2 Arsenal

Arsenal kept up pressure at the top of the table thanks to a Nicklas Bendtner injury-time winner over ten-man Hull City.

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FT:Hull 1-2 Asnl:Arsenal keep up the pressure at the top but it is a crushing and cruel end to the game for Hull.

GOAL:Hull 1-2 Asnl:(90mins)Nicklas Bendtner devastates Hull with an injury time strike.

HT:Hull 1-1 Asnl:George Boateng is sent off in injury time as a heated half comes to a close

GOAL:Hull 1-1 Asnl:(28mins)Jimmy Bullard levels the scoreline, smashing home a spot-kick.

GOAL:Hull 0-1 Asnl:(13mins)Arshavin rounds off a lovely move with a close range finish.

LINE UP: Almunia, Sagna, Campbell, Vermaelen, Clichy, Denilson, Diaby, Eboue, Nasri, Arshavin, Bendtner

LINE UP: Myhill, Mendy, Zayatte, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Fagan, Boateng, Bullard, Marney, Vennegoor of Hesselink, Altidore

Tigers trio eye comebacks

Hull are hoping midfield trio Seyi Olofinjana, Geovanni and Dean Marney could all make a return against Arsenal.

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Barmby and Bullard in reported bust-up

Hull City players Nicky Barmby and Jimmy Bullard have reportedly clashed following a heated row in a public park.

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Striker's future unclear

Hull's American striker Jozy Altidore has admitted he does not know what the future holds for him after the end of the season.

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Jozy concentrates on Tigers plight

Hull's American striker Jozy Altidore is putting his World Cup hopes on the back burner and concentrating on the relegation fight.

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Injury boost for Tigers

Hull inspirational midfielder Jimmy Bullard should be fit to face Arsenal on Saturday after showing no adverse reaction to his return.

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Winger needs rest - Brown

Hull winger Stephen Hunt is playing through the pain barrier in order to keep the Tigers in the Premiership.

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Brown worries grow

Hull boss Phil Brown was particularly disappointed with the way his team capitulated at Everton on Sunday afternoon.

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Trio hopeful of return

Hull boss Phil Brown is hoping to have Craig Fagan, Stephen Hunt and Andy Dawson back in action in time for the clash with Arsenal.

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Everton 5-1 Hull City

Everton swept aside Hull with an impressive five-star display, Mikel Arteta scoring twice as David Moyes' men move up to eighth.

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FT:Everton 5-1 Hull: Everton cruise to victory with a fantastic display after goals from Arteta (2), Garcia (og), Donovan and Rodwell.

GOAL:Everton 5-1 Hull: (86mins) Rodwell finds the bottom corner, right-footed from 13 yds.

GOAL:Everton 4-1 Hull: (82mins) Donovan smashes home from the corner of the 6-yard box.

GOAL:Everton 3-1 Hull: (51mins) Garcia comically heads into his own net from Arteta's ball

HT:Everton 2-1 Hull: Arteta's double gives Everton a half-time lead. Cairney struck for Hull.

GOAL:Everton 2-1 Hull: (38mins) Arteta scroes from 15 yards to end a fine Everton move.

GOAL:Everton 1-1 Hull: (32mins) Fantastic left foot volley from Cairney finds the corner.

GOAL:Everton 1-0 Hull: (17mins) Arteta arrives at the far post to volley in Yakubu's cross

LINE UP: Myhill, McShane, Mouyokolo, Zayatte, Kilbane, Garcia, Bullard, Boateng, Cairney, Barmby, Zaki

LINE UP: Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Osman, Heitinga, Arteta, Pienaar, Yakubu, Anichebe

Gardner injury blow

Hull have been told they will have to do without Anthony Gardner for at least six weeks following scans on his ankle.

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Late test for Bullard

Hull boss Phil Brown will give Jimmy Bullard as long as possible to prove his fitness ahead of the Everton clash.

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Tigers tipped to survive

Hull keeper Boaz Myhill says he is confident the club will be able to fight their way out of trouble and avoid the drop.

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Jimmy return boost

Hull's Jimmy Bullard came through 75 minutes of a friendly with Doncaster unscathed and is pushing for a recall at Everton.

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Tiger looking for starting role

Hull's versatile Kevin Kilbane has not given up hope of making a significant contribution to the relegation dogfight to come.

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Barmby's rallying cry

Hull's former Evertonian Nick Barmby says the side must get at Sunday's opponents if they are to end their away day woes.

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Jimmy decision this week

Hull will make a decision on Jimmy Bullard's availability for the clash at Everton next Sunday after a friendly against Doncaster.

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Jozy looking for opportunities

Hull's USA striker Jozy Altidore believes he is finally coming to terms with the pace and physicality of the Premier League.

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Double boost for Tigers

Iain Dowie is hopeful that he will be able to recall winger Stephen Hunt and defender Andy Dawson in time for the Stoke clash.

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Tiger return hopes

Hull's Ian Ashbee has not given up hope of playing his part in the Tigers survival battle between now and the end of the season.

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Magpies target Hull star

Newcastle have reportedly identified Hull star Jimmy Bullard as a top summer transfer target if, as expected, they secure promotion.

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Defender hoping for more action

Ibrahima Sonko is determined to play a part in Hull's survival bid after he was recalled by Iain Dowie for the win over Fulham.

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Trio eye French star

Steven Mouyokolo could be on his way out of Hull City this summer with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea all eyeing his signature.

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Star ready to go Greek

Hull City playmaker Geovanni is in talks over a summer move to Greece after being warned about taking a 40 per cent pay cut.

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Hull City 2-0 Fulham

A penalty from Jimmy Bullard and a header from Craig Fagan gave Hull City a comfortable win over a disappointing Fulham side.

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FT:Hull 2-0 Fulham:A Bullard penalty and a Fagan header give Hull a comfortable two goal victory over a disappointing Fulham side.

GOAL:Hull 2-0 Fulham: (49mins)Marney crosses for Fagan who heads home form close range.

HT:Hull 1-0 Fulham:Bullard is the key man so far and his penalty gives Hull a one goal lead.

GOAL:Hull 1-0 Fulham: (17mins)Bullard powerfully dispatches a penalty won by Altidore.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Shorey, Hangeland, Baird, Konchesky, Riise, Smalling, Dikgacoi, Davies, Gera, Dempsey

LINE UP: Myhill, McShane, Mouyokolo, Sonko, Kilbane, Garcia, Boateng, Bullard, Marney, Fagan, Altidore

Jimmy ready to prove his worth

Jimmy Bullard has said that he is determined to repay the Hull fans' patience and 'show people up here what I can do' in the run-in.

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Tigers trio doubtful for Cottagers clash

Andy Dawson, Stephen Hunt and Liam Cooper are all major doubts as Iain Dowie formulates his team plans for Hull's visit of Fulham.

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Midfielder wants to start

Hull midfielder Seyi Olofinjana is desperate to get back into the starting line up for the clash with Fulham on Saturday.

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Crucial time ahead - Pearson

Chairman Adam Pearson has warned that the club faces its most important month in their history and has called for the fans backing.

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Race to be fit for duo

Iain Dowie is keeping his fingers crossed that both Stephen Hunt and Jozy Altidore recover from their knocks this week.

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Fitness worries mount

Iain Dowie is keeping his fingers crossed that Andy Dawson, Jozy Altidore and Amr Zaki will all be fit to face Fulham at the weekend.

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Brown return not impossible - Pearson

Chairman Adam Pearson has revealed that Phil Brown could still return as the Hull manager although he admits it is highly unlikely.

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Boss happy to be back

New boss Iain Dowie was delighted to be back in the managerial fold at the weekend despite suffering a last gasp defeat at Portsmouth.

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Boss' belief grows

New boss Iain Dowie claims he believes more than ever that Hull will escape the drop following their performance at Portsmouth.

More: Boss' belief grows |

Portsmouth 3-2 Hull City

Portsmouth completed an amazing turnaround with two late goals to seal a 3-2 victory against Hull at Fratton Park.

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FT:Portsmouth 3-2 Hull:2 goals in 2 late minutes give Pompey an amazing turnaround victory over a dejected Hull side.

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