Hull City: July 2008 - news archive

Anthony Gardner has revealed he chose to leave Spurs for Hull City for the good of his career and can't wait to play regularly again.

Hull boss Phil Brown is not hopeful of re-signing Man Utd striker Fraizer Campbell after failing to hear back from the Red Devils.

Phil Brown says he is pleased with Hull City's progress this pre-season despite being held to a 1-1 draw at League One side Oldham.

Phil Brown has warned fans there will be no panic buys at Hull City this summer as he looks to bring in several more new faces.

Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner has joined Hull in an initial five month loan deal determined to prove he is a Premiership player.

Hull boss Phil Brown has told his side they must use the weekend's 4-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Crewe as a 'wake-up call'.

West Brom continue to be linked with a bid for Bolton defender and Hull target Abdoulaye Meite despite recently denying their interest.

Defender Andy Dawson is in a race to be fit for Hull's first ever Premiership match against Fulham in three weeks.

Phil Brown says he is staying calm and patient over his efforts to take Wigan striker Marlon King to Hull City this close-season.

Phil Brown claims Hull City's swoop for Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner is a good deal for both clubs and the player.

Bolton manager Gary Megson wll not let Hull and West Brom target Abdoulaye Meite leave the Reebok on the cheap.

New signing George Boeteng says he is ready to fight for his place at Hull and knows reputations count for nothing.

Phil Brown has described as 'positive' talks with striker Marlon King as he looks to persuade the player to move to Hull.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has hinted that Noe Pamarot could be on his way to Hull City after revealing that he's had a bid.

Dean Windass is looking forward to another crack at the Premiership with Hull City and won't sign for Leeds, according to his agent.

Hull are hoping to open talks with Marlon King after the striker returned early from Wigan's Austrian training camp.

Hull boss Phil Brown says a bid has gone in for Borussia Dortmund's Delron Buckley and is confident of wrapping up a deal.

Bolton are still locked in talks with Hull over a deal for Abdoulaye Meite but the Tigers are refusing to pay over the odds.

Hull are being linked with a raid on Southampton for Trinidad and Tobago striker Stern John.

Hull are reportedly set to hijack Derby's move for Wigan striker Marlon King who appears set to leave the JJB after just six months.

Hull striker Caleb Folan is in talks over the new deal he is entitled to following promotion to the Premier League.

Hull new boy George Boateng admits he was operating in a "comfort zone"at the Riverside over the last few seasons.

Hull boss Phil Brown has spoken of his delight after confirming that George Boateng and Tony Warner have joined the club.

Hull have completed the signing of Peter Halmosi who joins from Plymouth in a record deal thought to be around £2m.

Hull are expected to complete the signing of Plymouth winger Peter Halmosi for around £2million within the next 24 hours.

Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng looks set to complete his move to Hull in the next 24 hours after the clubs agreed a fee.

Hull manager Phil Brown has confirmed that the club have ended their interested in Portsmouth defender Djimi Traore.

Premier League new boys Hull are preparing a £1.5million bid for Feyenoord and former Dutch international striker Roy Makaay.

Hull are reportedly ready to smash their transfer record by paying £2.25 million for Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis.

Hull manager Phil Brown has held talks with Tottenham's Ricardo Rocha about signing the Portuguese defender on a season-long loan.

Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi says he will not be leaving the club this summer despite reports linking him with Hull.

Bernard Mendy says he is looking forward to linking up with Phil Brown again after agreeing a three-year deal with Hull.

Plymouth look to have successfully repelled Hull City's bid to sign Hungary international Peter Halmosi, according to reports.

Premier League new-boys Stoke and Hull are ready to offer David Nugent an escape route from Portsmouth, according to reports.

George Boateng is set to sign for Hull subject to a medical next week becoming the third signing for Phil Brown.

Bernard Mendy is set to become the latest player to commit himself to Hull's Premiership cause next season.

Hull City look to have won the race to sign midfielder George Boateng after agreeing an undisclosed fee with Middlesbrough.

Phil Brown intends to sign a new contract at the club by the end of next month committing himself to Hull for a further three years.

Hull boss Phil Brown is on the trail of QPR midfield schemer Martin Rowlands according to reports.

Hull are expected to step up their efforts to land Wolves' Nigerian international midfielder Seyi Olofinjana this week.

Hull City believe the capture of former Manchester City midfielder Geovanni will help tham stay in the Premiership.

Hull are at the head of four-way queue to sign Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng, according to reports.

Phil Brown says that he is shocked at Henrik Pedersen's decision to quit Hull to play for his hometown club Silkeborg in Denmark.

Assistant boss Brian Horton says Brazil international Geovanni will be 'an excellent signing' following his free transfer move to Hull.

Hull chairman Paul Duffen says the club are talking to Middlesbrough about signing George Boateng, while Geovanni is close to joining.

Striker Michael Bridges will not travel to Italy with the Hull squad and is set to leave, while David Livermore has joined Brighton.

Hull City will hand Belgian striker Emile Mpenza the chance to prove he is worthy of a contract at the club's training camp in Italy.

Derby striker Craig Fagan has rejoined Hull City in a £750,000 deal and he will join the squad for the pre-season trip to Italy.

Hull boss Phil Brown could be about to make former Manchester City midfielder Geovanni his first major signing of the summer.

Hull City's player of the season Michael Turner has admitted he expects a tough battle on his hands to keep his place in the side.

Hull boss Phil Brown says he hopes to turn the Tigers into the fittest in the Premiership following the players return to training.

Hull City look set to beat Sheffield United and West Brom to clinch the signing of Plymouth winger Peter Halmosi.